H.E Benjamin William Mkapa 1938-2020 P 3 Farewellthe MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2020

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H.E Benjamin William Mkapa 1938-2020 P 3 FarewellThe MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2020. NO. 03 VOL UME 02 Cavendish Success begins at Cavendish University Cavendish ready for e-learning as NCHE Inspects facilities Preparing for e-learning. The Inspection is aimed at ascertaining whether CUU is prepared and ready to offer Online teaching and learning services. CUU is privileged to be the first University in the Country to undergo this rigorous inspection. P.2 Firms relax security to fight COVID-19 Many security personnel manning many public premises are of late armed with only sanitizers and they no longer mind about checking people’s bags or cars for any explosives. P. 6

Usama Mukwaya: The award-winning filmmaker Usama Mukwaya is a second-year student of Business Administration at Cavendish University. Mukwaya is a Ugandan screenwriter, film director and producer. He was award- Mr. Evans Maganda the Cavendish Univer- ed at the Cavendish University 9th sity Distance Learning Coordinator (center), graduation held on May 28. P.7 briefs NCHE officials on CUU’s capacity to run online programmes. Health ministry outlines Standard Operating Procedures for opening schools P.7 The Cavendish Education News MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2020 2 distance learning. Ms. Museveni also responded to the Blended learning allegations that her ministry was pro- is the way forward hibiting e-learning. “There has been a misconception in the media that the after the pandemic Ministry of Education and Sports pro- ontinuity of teaching and hibited e-learning. This is absolutely learning in universities and not true; we cannot be the ones ban- colleges is a major issue during ning what we are promoting,” Ms C COVID-19. The current scenario has Museveni’s statement read in part. highlighted the gaps in an education According to the Journal of Edu- system that is heavily dependent on cational Technology Systems titled: the presence of students and teachers “Online Learning: A Panacea in the in the same place at the same time. Time of COVID-19 Crisis,” several The system is based on the concept arguments are associated with e-learn- of ‘direct instruction’, where contact ing. Published on June 20 the journal time between student and teacher of Educational Technology Systems plays a significant role in what is rec- states that online learning enables ognised as learning. accessibility, affordability, flexibility, COVID-19 has created an atmo- learning pedagogy, life-long learning, sphere for technology-enabled learn- and policy are some of the arguments ing in higher education in India. It is related to online pedagogy. time that policy-makers and educators The journal states that online mode took advantage of the current situa- of learning is easily accessible and tion to reform the world’s higher ed- can even reach to rural and remote ar- ucation and create a resilient system eas. It is considered to be a relatively that supports equity, excellence and cheaper mode of education in terms expansion. of the lower cost of transportation, ac- Blended learning is an approach to commodation, and the overall cost of systematically mix face-to-face teach- NCHE inspects Cavendish institution-based learning. ing with online learning, where the Flexibility is another interesting online component can be delivered University learning facilities aspect of online learning; a learner through both synchronous modes and can schedule or plan their time for BY BENJAMIN MWIBO asynchronous modes, where people form commonly termed as CU-LP.” completion of courses available on- learn in different locations at different ational Council for Higher Ed- According to Mr. Maganda, CU-LP is line. Combining face-to-face lectures times. Nucation (NCHE) visited Cav- accessible to both CUU students and with technology gives rise to blended Blending can also happen at three endish University Uganda on Thurs- staffs through a Mobile App installed learning and flipped classrooms; this levels-at an institutional level, at a day, July 30 on an Open Distance and on phone tablets given by CUU or a type of learning environment can in- programme level and at a course lev- E-learning (ODeL) preparedness In- Web application accessible through crease the learning potential of the el. Ideally, some of the courses (those spection Tour. our CU-LP website. students. with practical and skills components) The Inspection is aimed at ascertain- “CU-LP enables messaging and Online learning enables students to can only be taught face-to-face, while ing whether CUU is prepared and emailing among students and staffs, it learn anytime and anywhere, thereby others can be delivered either in ready to offer Online teaching and is used for social learning and group developing new skills in the process blended or completely online mode. learning services to all its continuing discussions, and it is also used to track leading to life-long learning. As many A blended course experience will and prospective students. learning progress and class attendance universities are struggling to adopt not have the 90 hours of contact time CUU is privileged to be the first among the students,” Mr. Maganda e-learning, Cavendish university is expected in a six-credit course over 15 University in the Country to undergo said. already placed to run convenient and weeks. The overall student experience this rigorous inspection. The synchronous online technol- reliable online programmes. can be divided into several activities Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 ogies used at CUU are Video/audio Online teaching makes use of dig- carried out face-to-face or online. pandemic, many education institu- conferencing: Zoom, Google meet, ital tools and software to allow teach- Assuming that a blended course tions have remained closed across the WebEx. ers and students to con-nect remotely, will have 50% direct contact, the world and many of these institutions continuing the classroom experience balance of hours can comprise vid- are still uncertain on how they can op- in a virtual space. Using recorded lec- eos (facilitating flipped learning in erate as the pandemic persists. tures, discussion forums, and other the classroom), discussion forums Cavendish university is one model tech solutions, students can now able (contributing to meaning-making and university in Uganda that has man- to gain degrees and qualifica-tions all knowledge construction in a social aged to effectively operate during the at their own comfort and convenience. environment), online quizzes, assign- lockdown. In his weekly meetings The popularity of online learning is ments and online reading resources as with the teaching staff, Prof. John growing rap-idly. per requirement of the course. Francis Mugisha the Vice Chancellor With the World Health Organisa- The issue of lack of bandwidth for has continually assured the staff that tion (WHO) declaring the coronavirus online learning has been a matter of Cavendish University will continue (COVID – 19) outbreak as a pandem- debate. We need to think of ways to operating during the lockdown even ic learning has changed and it might improve access to the internet by zero when some universities have closed. never be the same again across the rating of data for educational plat- Cavendish University was already globe. The outbreak of coronavirus forms and by providing support to prepared and was running many cours- has not only affected educational in- both students and teachers to have ac- es on Distance Learning Programme. stitutions but also it has also left the On July 4, the Minister of Education cess to computers and the internet for Mr. Evans Maganda the Cavendish parents worried. and Sports Hon. Janet Kataha Musev- teaching and learning. University Distance Learning Coor- While some parents sought for the eni told the media in her third address There is a need for a paradigm shift dinator said: “Distance Learning at closure of the institutions as precau- to the nation since the outbreak of the in our thinking about teaching and Cavendish University Uganda is one tionary measures to curb the spread pandemic that it’s not the right time learning to create an enabling envi- of the most unique and flexible learn- of coronavirus infection, many others to reopen schools and revealed that ronment for learning with technology. ing modes in Ugandan Universities. believe that an untimely tem-porary her ministry is developing an ICT Its implementation is through; Our shutdown could adversely impact the and e-learning framework which will Source: universityworldnews.com Cavendish University- Learning Plat- academics of their children. guide education institutions on The Cavendish Obituary MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2020 3 EDITORIAL Rest in Eternal Peace H.E Mkapa avendish University community is saddened by the death of Cthe University Chancellor, H.E Benjamin William Mkapa. H. E. Benjamin Mkapa died on 24th July 2020 after a short illness at a hospital in Dar-es-Salaam where he was receiving treatment at the age of 81 years. The memory of his passion and achievements will remain an inspira- tion to all who continue in the struggle to achieve a better life through education. His Excellency Mkapa was born on November 12, 1938. He served as the 3rd President of the United Republic of Tanzania for a decade from 1995 to 2005. He was also Chairman of the Revolutionary State Political Party Chama Cha Mapinduzi, CCM). H.E Mkapa graduated from Makerere Uni- versity in Uganda in 1962 with a Bach- elor of Arts in English and went on to study at Columbia University, where he earned a Master’s Degree in Interna- tional Affairs. He was elected as President based on a popular anti-corruption campaign and the strong support of former president Julius Nyerere. His anti-corruption efforts included the creation of an open forum called the Presidential Commis- sion on Corruption (Warioba Commis- sion) and increased support for the Pre- vention of Corruption Bureau. During his term in office, Mkapa privatized state-owned corporations Cavendish University Uganda pays and instituted free market policies. His policies won the support of the World Tribute to H. E. BenjaminEarly in his Mkapa career he worked for the Bank and International Monetary Fund BY BENJAMIN MWIBO made the announcement on Tanzania and resulted in the cancellation of some Broadcasting Corporation (TBC) on ruling party’s newspaper, was press of Tanzania’s foreign debts. he Vice Chancellor of July 24, saying Mkapa died at a Dar secretary for President Julius Nyerere Prior to his Presidency, Mkapa served Cavendish Universi- es Salaam Hospital where he was re- and was founding director of the Tan- as the Minister for Science, Technolo- Tty Uganda, Prof John ceiving treatment. “I call on all Tanza- zanian news agency. He then went on F. Mugisha has recognised nians to receive the news of his death to lead various ministries. gy and Higher Education and also the H.E Mkapa’s immense con- and to pray for Mzee Mkapa, more Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1977 tribution to the growth of the information will be released but Mzee A former journalist and government to 1980 and again from 1984 to 1990. University and acknowledged Mkapa is no more” said Dr Magufuli minister, H.E. Mkapa served as Tan- He led the Tanzanian mission to Can- that: “Throughout his tenure in brief television statement. zania’s third president since achieving ada in the year 1982 and the United as the Chancellor at Cavendish Dr Magufuli declared a seven-day independence from England in 1961. States of America from 1983 to 1984. University Uganda from 2014- mourning period, during which all He held office from 1995 to 2005. During these difficult and challenging 2020, he has played a signifi- flags will be flown at half-staff. Benjamin William Mkapa was born in cant role in the development H.E Mkapa was last seen in public times, deepest condolences and sympa- and strengthening of CUU’s at an event on July 11 in the capital, Ndanda on Nov. 12, 1938. thies go to his wife Mrs. Anna Mkapa, Academic model, teaching and Dodoma, when ruling party Chama H.E. Mkapa graduated in 1962 from his family, the Cavendish fraternity and learning philosophy. His pass- Cha Mapinduzi picked Magufuli to what is now Makerere University in the citizens of the United Republic of ing will be mourned by the en- run for a second term in the October neighboring Uganda and received a Tanzania. tire Cavendish University fra- elections. master’s degree in international af- ternity; we have lost not only a Cavendish University 9th gradua- H.E Mkapa will be remembered by fairs the next year from Columbia many people in the world. leader but a close friend.” tion was presided over by H.E Mkapa President John Magufuli University. May His Soul Rest in Eternal Peace. on May 28. Editor-in-Chief Dr. Alice Wabule Managing Editor Herbert Mudoola News and Graphics Geoffrey Ochwo Photo Journalist Benjamin Mwibo The Cavendish Advertisement MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2020 4 LOCAL STUDENTS’ FEES STRUCTURE Duration Fees (UGX ) Fees (UGX) Fees (UGX) Bachelor Degrees Day DDL Weekend Bachelor of Business Administration - Procurement & Logistics 3 Years 1,119,000 1,102,500 1,786,500

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Vice Chancellor Prof John Mugisha (L) and Mr. Medard Nabaasa (R).

BY FELIX NTUNGA University. He said: “Since the lockdown, there he outbreak of the Corona Vi- are no serious security challeng- rus is making security firms to es in the University and no one has Tshift focus to the fight against been arrested by the security for any the virus as they relax their concern wrong doing.” Cavendish University on any possible physical threat. is manned by Security Trust Security Many security personnel manning Group. many public premises are of late armed with only sanitizers and they On July 11, 2010 terrorists bombed no longer mind about checking peo- Kampala and killed 76 football fans, ple’s bags or cars for any explosives. leaving dozens injured. The bombings Almost everywhere, security person- were at Kyadondo Rugby Ground nel are only concerned about masks and the Ethiopian Village Restaurant, and sanitizers. during the screening of the 2010 foot- Cavendish University is not dif- ball World Cup final held in South Af- ferent. The university’s main campus rica. used to have at least eight security On July 12, when commemorat- guards during day and the five guards ing the 10th anniversary of the July in the night. However, this number 11, 2010 bombings, Mr. Patrick On- has since been reduced to only four guards who must divide themselves yango, Kampala Metropolitan police to work in the two shifts of day and spokesperson told the media that po- night. The guards are only concerned lice and sister security agencies have about sanitizers and masks. been successful in the fight against Checking is no longer done. They terrorism in the east African country. no longer use metal detectors claim- “We are better equipped, better skilled ing that the there are few people who and the number in terms of human re- access the university premises. source has grown to handle terrorism Mr. Sharif Songora, the head of se- related issues,” said Onyango. curity at Siyani campus said: “Stu- “Sharing intelligence information dents no longer come around and the among the different security agencies few who come always come on ap- pointment.” He, however, said that within the country has helped a lot they still have all the necessary secu- in deterring terrorists from attacking rity gadgets. Uganda,” he said. He also said that all the security With current laxity among security guards are men and this makes it hard personnel manning public places in for them to check ladies’ bags. How- Uganda, the public should be more ever, Mr. Songora is confident that the vigilant. Security companies should security department is still equipped not shift all the focus on the fight to keep the university safe since there against COVID-19 alone. Terrorism are cameras that monitor the whole is still real in many parts of the world. The Cavendish MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2020 7 Because of his passion in films, he respectively. founded O Studios Entertainment ltd, Rehema, a short film produced by a multimedia production company Mukwaya in 2017 was the best short that has produced numerous success- film in the 2017 Uganda Film Festi- ful local and international films. val. This film also had local and inter- With over 10 years’ experience as national nominations in the category a specialist in writing and directing of short films. It was nominated at the screenplays and developing narra- Durban International Film Festival, tives, Mukwaya has great influence Nador Cinema Festival, and View- over the creative direction and emo- er’s Choice Movie Awards. The other tional impact of films. nominations were at the Silicon Val- His film credits include Hello ley African Film Festival and Amaku- (2010), She Likes Prada (2011), Bala la International Film Festival, all in Bala Sese (2015), Rehema (2017), the short film category. Love Faces (2018) and Kyaddala In 2015, Mukwaya’s Bala Bala (2019). Sese film trailer was nominated at the Mukwaya is the Producer of the African Movie Academy Awards in famous Television series Kyaddala the category of the best Film in an Af- which airs on NBS Television, a show rican Language, African International that has transformed the face of re- Film Festival in the category of the al-life drama on TV. Best Feature Film, and at the Helsinki Kyaddala is a pan-African televi- African Film Festival in the category sion drama series created for Reach of the Jury Award for Human Rights a Hand Uganda. Set in a present-day and Social Commentary. high school life, Kyaddala a Luganda The other nominations were at the word for “It’s Real”, focuses on real Amakula International Film Festival life social issues that affect young peo- and Mashariki African Film festival ple across Africa and their attempts to in the category of Best African Film. overcome those issues. The series fea- Mukwaya said that he has managed Usama Mukwaya: The ture actors and actresses from Ugan- to make a living through his films. da, Kenya, Rwanda and Nigeria. “There is monetary value attached In 2018, Mukwaya produced the film production,” Mukwaya said. award-winning filmmaker Love Faces film whose trailer won the However, besides money, Mukwaya BY GLADYS NALUBEGE endish University 9th graduation held Viewer’s Choice Movie Awards in the said that film production has enabled on May 28. Best Picture category. The film was him reach places he never thought of. sama Mukwaya is a sec- Mukwaya was awarded for his also nominated at the Amakula In- “Besides money I have got a chance ond-year student of Business innovation in the Uganda entertain- ternational Film Festival and Uganda for exposure. I have managed some UAdministration at Cavendish ment industry. Film Festival in the Best African Film international project in other African University. He is one of the students Mukwaya is a Ugandan screen- category and Best Production Design countries, something I never thought who received cash prizes at the Cav- writer, film director and producer. and Best Costume Design categories would come my way, Mukwaya said. Health ministry outlines Standard Operating Procedures for opening schools BY MERCY DRARU cial distance of at least two meters vided at schools, at all times • Where expansion of infrastruc- apart • At least a five-liter liquid soap jer- ture is not feasible, the education • Each class should have a student ry can to be availed ministry can go to shift system of leader for COVID-19 cases as- • All learners, staff and visitors to education sessment keep social distance of two meters • Additional teachers may be re- • Use of alcohol; based hand rubs in between person during handwash- quired to teach extra classes or ad- class ing just time tables to accommodate • Use of masks for all learners • Display of Standard information the number of increase of streams • Each school is expected to recruit and risk communication materials • Ensure good ventilation equiva- a health assistant (nurse) • Assign staff to supervise break lent to 1% of the total floor area • Teachers are required to enforce periods and stagger releasing stu- • Ensure presence of windows mandatory use masks at education dents for breaks, lunch and going equivalent to 10% of the total he Ministry of Health has writ- institutions home time to limit interaction floor area ten to the First Lady and edu- • Install handwashing equipment at • Supervise the handwashing ses- • Keep windows open cation minister Hon. Janet Ka- all critical points sion for learners • At the end of the day, disinfect T • Full time trained personnel as- • Provide waste bins all toilets, door handles, window taha Museveni, advising on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), which signed to do temperature screen- • Restrict community access to edu- seals, tables, blackboards and oth- must be adhered to by all schools, if ing cation institutions er surfaces using disinfectant they are to be opened. • A well-calibrated working tem- • All staff, learners to visitors to • Learning institutions should as- The news SOPs require handwash- perature gun to be provided at keep social distance of 2 meters sign staff to assess for COVID-19 ing, observance of a two-meter dis- each entrance between person during handwash- and keep records of all learners tance between learners, and routine • Staff to complete and submit daily ing and staff screening of learners and staff at criti- screening summary reports • Students and staff must sit at least • Monitor all learners and staff for cal control points for signs and symp- • Leaners with above-normal tem- 2 meters apart in the classroom COVID-19 symptoms toms of leaners of COVID-19; are the peratures are promptly isolated • Only 10 students can be respec- • Verbally assess household of day cost drivers that should be adequately and the district task force to be tively accommodated in a stan- scholars prepared for. immediately informed dard classroom for primary and • Avoid reactional and sports activ- It is not yet clear, if all these guide- • Isolation room for suspected secondary, and then 15 students ities lines, will be implemented, as advised learners to be provided for higher institutions of learning. • Space of two meters for beds by the health ministry; owing to the • A foot-operated and handwash- • Additional streams and new infra- • Restrict entry into staff quarters cost implication. ing machine to be availed in each structure requirements or modifi- • No quieting on toilets and latrines • Maintain physical distance or so- school cation may be required, to accom- • Disinfect worktops every after 2 • Handwashing supplies to be pro- modate all students hours. The Cavendish Book Review MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2020 8 a skill which initially seemed like a keep their teams happy and engaged, struggle. making them achieve peak produc- tivity, which eventually yields profit. Chapter Three–The truth about Leaders guarantee longevity of an en- ability and accomplishment terprise. Mindset and school achievement. Born leaders vs made leaders. Some To successfully complete a level with- qualities of leaders are inborn while in the school system is an amazing others are nurtured. Integrity, hones- thing. It is an indicator that a student ty, accountability, etc are traits that worked hard enough to fulfil the - re fan out more when a leader interacts quirements of a learning institution. more with the environment and peo- However, that is not an indicator ple around him. that a student has accomplished much in school. The ability of a student to Conclusion practically apply the knowledge and Carol Dweck studies human moti- skills acquired in the classroom to vation. She spends her days diving solve real life issues is a true measure into why people succeed (or don’t) of accomplishment. and what’s within our control to foster Dangerous labels and praise during success. Her theory of the two mind- learning. Instructors in schools are sets and the difference they make in quick to use the labels-smart, brilliant, outcomes is incredibly powerful. intelligent, sharp, etc. these however As she describes it: “My work bridg- can be very damaging to the learner es developmental psychology, social the first time they fail in a task and are psychology, and personality psycholo- given another label where they begin gy, and examines the self-conceptions to feel inadequate. (or mindsets) people use to structure Once a learner feels they are no the self and guide their behavior. My longer good enough to be accorded a research looks at the origins of these Mindset: The new mindsets, their role in motivation and label, then they lose interest, causing the learning process to be hampered. self-regulation, and their impact on psychology of success Building artistic ability. Talent can achievement and interpersonal pro- be harnessed with devoted practice cesses.” Book review by Elizabeth Mary Namakula and resilience. Even though some Dweck’s work shows the power of people can do somethings effortlessly, our most basic beliefs. Whether con- fter decades of research, Thus character of students and people the fact is talent can be nurtured over scious or subconscious, they strongly world-renowned Stanford around us must be treated as an aspect time. A reasonable amount of daily, “affect what we want and whether we University psychologist Carol of human beings capable of being de- conscious, deliberate efforts to - im succeed in getting it.” Much of what A we think we understand of our per- S. Dweck, Ph.D., discovered a simple veloped. prove at something can go a long way but groundbreaking idea: the power Learning anything requires resil- to improve talent. sonality comes from our “mindset.” of mindset. In this brilliant book, she ience, patience and long suffering. This both propels us and prevents us shows how success in school, work, To learn anything worthwhile in life Chapter Four–Sports, the mindset from fulfilling our potential. sports, the arts, and almost every area takes time. And learning starts with of a champion Changing our beliefs can have a of human endeavor can be dramatical- the attitude the learner comes along The difference between failure and powerful impact. The growth mindset ly influenced by how we think about with as they venture into the learning failing, winning and losing. To fail at creates a powerful passion for learn- our talents and abilities. process. a task doesn’t imply failure. It only ing. “Why waste time proving over People with a fixed mindset-those means there is need to try again hard- and over how great you are,” Dweck who believe that abilities are fixed Chapter Two–Inside the Mindset er. So we shouldn’t get discouraged or writes, “when you could be getting -are less likely to flourish than those Being vs becoming. To be some- disappointed. But rather, pick up the better?” with a growth mindset-those who be- thing or someone is a fixed mindset, pieces and keep stretching the muscle Our ideas about risk and effort come lieve that abilities can be developed. while becoming something or some- of success. from our mindset. Some people re- Mindset reveals how great parents, one is a growth mindset. Life some- Criticism can be a reasonable bench- alize the value of challenging them- teachers, managers, and athletes can times has a way of presenting us with mark for improvements. Negative selves, they want to put in the effort to put this idea to use to foster outstand- challenges and emotional turmoil. feedback is required. Particularly in learn and grow ing accomplishment. And there are two ways to respond academic circles of influence. There Following a directive by Chairper- to such situations. Either run from will be no room for improvement if About the author son of the University Council to read them, or learn from them. A growth there is insufficient peer review over Carol S. Dweck, Ph.D., is widely through and reflect on the teachings of mindset accepts fluidity and dyna- the academic journey or any sort of regarded as one of the world’s leading the mindset, I have given a dissection mism in challenges. Solutions can endeavor for that matter. researchers in the fields of personality, of the ideas that resonated with the be learnable if we are willing to be social psychology, and developmental chapter by chapter and some learning flexible, willing to change, adjust and Chapter Five–Business, mindset psychology. points carrier-wise and in personal adapt to different situations. and leadership She has been the William B. Rans- growth or development. Failures do not define me. It is nor- Teams that grow. This goes to ex- ford Professor of Psychology at Co- mal that every once in a while, we may plain the old ardent that there is con- lumbia University and is now the Chapter One –The Mindset fail to attain the objective we wanted. stant strength in numbers. Business is Lewis and Virginia Eaton Professor Differences in people’s general over- This doesn’t make us a failure (label). never booming because of efforts of a of Psychology at Stanford University view. The mental faculty of every hu- It only means we failed and thus need single individual. For instance, a team and a member of the American Acad- man being is from birth never restrict- to try again using a different approach, of reputable and brilliant minds of emy of Arts and Sciences. Her schol- ed to anything. Like a child, learning a varying perspective, a different lens, physicists, IT specialists, technicians, arly book Self-Theories: Their Role in happens naturally, with lots of mis- etc. engineers, financial analysts, etc put Motivation, Personality, and Devel- takes and difficulties, but continuity at Success is a journey, part of which brains and efforts together to build the opment was named Book of the Year the same time. is failure. Actually, the more times a Apple devices which we enjoy today. by the World Education Fellowship. Personal character can be developed. growth mindset person fails, the more Leaders versus managers. Leaders Her work has been featured in Character is not cast in stone. There is excited they get about figuring out a cherish the welfare of their teams, such publications as The New York- always room to make changes and ad- new way to find a solution to the prob- while managers are interested in max- er, Time, The New York Times, The just patterns in behavior because char- lem. Thus, failing multiple times can imizing profits. Leaders struggle to Washington Post, and The Boston acter is not static, but rather dynamic. be a blessing of mustering and honing Globe. Cavendish University Uganda Plot 1469 Nsambya Ggaba Road P.O BOX 33145 Kampala Tel: +256 414531700