Often, Ugandans and probably Africans have challenges with discovering knowledge put in writing. However, Emmanuel S. Kirunda, the chairman of the Fourth Heritage Initiative recommends that if Ugandans commit to reading, they will discover a lot of proper information thus impacting mindset change.
Speaking to journalists ahead of the Fourth Heritage Initiative launch, Kirunda said that the mindset shift journey is achievable only if Ugandans commit to boosting their adverse knowledge and wisdom through reading
“At this time in history, in 2022, we Africans have the knowledge to shape our mindsets beyond the limiting aspects of our cultures, colonialism, and foreign religious influences,” he said.
Triggered by his University experience while at the University of Texas at Austin in the USA, Kirunda authored his first book ‘The Fourth Heritage’ which was the turning point of The Fourth Heritage Initiative, an organization whose mandate is to transform the mindsets of Africans derived.
Furthermore, with also creating a new Africa that is critical to the influences of tribes, religions, and colonialism, the initiative is set to be launched on September 12, at Uganda National Cultural Centre(UNCC).
Charles Batambuze, the Vice Chairman of the National Cultural Forum, and one of the organizers said that reading liberates leaders and society. Thus he said that right from religious books to academics, successful people read at least 12 books a year.
Yvonne Mpanga, a Business Development Consultant and Executive Director of Business Trendsetters’ Forum, noted that the initiative has set a trend where efforts toward Africa’s liberation from the herd mentality, copy catism and self-hate can be realized.
Andrew Ssebaggala, the UNCC Production Manager, said the Initiative is aligned with their mandate which is to preserve, promote and popularize Uganda’s cultural heritage locally and internationally through entertainment and education.
Timothy Mununuzi, a director at 4th Heritage Initiative, rallied the public to throng the UNCC in big numbers with further encouragement of embracing the change African needs by freeing their minds for positive change.
The launch will be graced by among other prominent personalities, including educationist Fagil Mandy, celebrated actor and radio personality Abbey Mukiibi, and the Director, National Curriculum Development Centre Dr. Grace Baguma.
