Gira Emmanuel Video

When DCs are equal to LDCs

Dear Editor,

Gira Emmanuel

Are you guys just kidding or simply teasing? Power outages in Developed Countries? I need some clarification here. For four weeks now I have been tracking this thing of power outages and sometimes do not believe my eyes when reading your daily headlines. Well, you should help me answer this question. Is it possible that we can have power outages in developed counties, the origin of civilisation and technological advancement or you are being fictitious? It was unbelievable to read that it is spreading from one country to another, like our African wild fire; from one bush to another clearing shrubs, chasing birds and killing animals with heavy legs. Well, the only difference is that, African wild fire burns the bushes and creates heat and light, but the power outages in the so called developed countries are causing blackouts and leaving patients waiting for surgery cold. 

When I think of Rostow´s theory of modernisation and try to imagine the countries in question, I would quickly think of high level of industrialisation; efficiency in service delivery and effectiveness of governments in managing issues.  I immediately feel affronted to admit that, power outages can go on and on for weeks, affecting service delivery; transport, health, industries, education, business and government administration and nothing serious has so far been done. I would expect this to happen here in my country, a less developed country (LDC); where blackouts are not news and normal, where traffic lights are replaced by police men who open their arms to show the drivers where to go; where a midwife uses paraffin-fuelled lantern to deliver babies; where the rich classes and sensitive government offices have standby generators to counter outages. 

Do our brothers in Developed Countries (DCs) sell all the generators they manufacture to us in LDCs

and keep nothing emergency? Why can’t such institutions like hospitals, public transport lighting systems and government offices do like we do here in the LDCs. How effective then are the DC governments and service providers like electricity distribution companies, if I may ask?

However, it is not too late to correct the illusions assumptions about efficiency in DCs. With my experience, the theory of efficiency is universally inefficient, even in brand new cars. I remember one day, together with twelve high school friends, we were travelling in a pick-up double cabin, and brand new one expected to be very efficient mechanically. But efficiency was inefficient, we bumped on small pothole and at once, we saw the back tire from my side faster than the car. The driver however used his expertise and saved us. On stopping, we realized that the new bolts were cut. It was a new machine after all, we did not have extra bolts for emergency. From a group of sympathizers, an old man said to us, young men, “Emergency is emergency”. So DCs just know, whether it is a DC or LDC emergency is emergency, emergency is universal, powers are bound to go off; put an emergency response facility, train some traffic police officers to take over when traffic lights become confused, retain some lanterns in schools, so that students can have light, and government officers, do some handwriting, so that you do not worry about the unsaved soft copies, and keep the post office operational, so that mails can be delivered in the absence of the internet.

INSPIRED BY PROFESSOR AUSTIN BUKENYA

When my class (Year Three Literature Students of Kyambogo University 2012-2015) was given the task to produce and perform Professor Austin Bukenya´s play, The Bride, it was like a dream. 

We were venturing into the unknown, previous Literature Classes had not done African plays. Now here was the task. I had to get the piece, seek permission from Professor Bukenya of which i was granted and the daunting task of preparing my course mates, creating in them the characters in the play and Direct the production.

With cooperation and cutting the long story short, we made it, we really did it! It was amazing and for real, emotional on our side. You know, building a united cast from a class of people who have not been united in doing one thing as a team. This time it was about putting off all our differences and focusing on achieving one big dream, and not individually but as a team. It was an amazing performance and the second do, was a big Kill witnessed by Mwalimu Austin Bukenya in person.

Thanks to all, Mwalimu Bukenya is an amazing man, humble and friendly. Sir. Asante. Our very own, Rev. Dr. Sr. Nakiwala, God Bless You! and you the literature gurus, my Class of 2012-2015 (Evening Group). Thank you very good!

A SPECIAL MASSAGE FOR YOU DEAR FRIENDS ON THIS SPECIAL DAY- MY BIRTH DAY

Scripture: "The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise, as some understand slowness. Instead, He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance." (2 Peter 3:9).

A friend of mine just told me about a television show she likes. She said, "When I find something really good, I get excited, and I want to tell my friends about it." What about you? is there anything you think is really wonderful, which you want to tell people about? 

Amazing Things

One day, in the course of His travels, Jesus stopped at a well in a Samaritan village. He met a woman there and told her amazing things, revealing, "I AM the Messiah!" (John 4:26). She was so excited that she "left her water jar beside the well and ran back to the village, telling everyone" (John 4:28). Have you ever learned something so amazing that you can’t wait to tell everyone about it? 

His Message

On the morning of Jesus' resurrection, His followers found His tomb empty, but "they still hadn’t understood the Scriptures that said Jesus must rise from the dead" (John 20:9). Mary Magdalene stayed behind, weeping. But Jesus appeared to her, proving His triumph over death. He instructed her to tell the others about the miracle, and she obeyed: "Mary Magdalene found the Disciples and told them, 'I have seen the Lord!' Then she gave them His message" (John 20:18). When the Lord instructs you to share His words, how do you respond?

Good News

When the Samaritan woman told her people about Jesus, "many Samaritans from the village believed in Jesus because [of what] the woman had said" (John 4:39). But when Mary Magdalene "told [the Disciples] that Jesus was alive and she had seen Him, they didn’t believe her" (Mark 16:11) until He appeared to them Himself. 

Jesus told His followers, "Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone" (Mark 16:15). Today, His followers carry on with the task. As in Jesus’ day, some will believe; but other times, even our dearest friends or family members will refuse God’s truth. When the Lord asks you to tell others the Good News, will you run to do it, like the Samaritan woman and Mary Magdalene?

It is so wonderful to know from 2 Peter 3:8-9 that the Lord is patient with us, as He does not want anyone to perish but all to come to repentance. It’s important to always remember that every action you take can be a vital step to move someone closer to everlasting life through Jesus Christ. 

So, on this special day, I want to challenge you with a specific task. Think about five people you know, who don’t yet know Jesus as Lord and Savior, or have turned away from Him. These may be family, friends or colleagues at work or school. Maybe you have shared Jesus already with them, but they have not chosen to follow Him. You care about these people and really want to see them come to know Christ. You now know that the Lord shares your heart because of what He says in 2 Peter 3:8-9.

Here’s the challenge. Write those five names in a journal, the front of your Bible, or a sticky note on your computer monitor -- wherever you will see them daily. Practice sharing your faith with them daily. Let’s call this the “Take 5 Challenge”. 

How long do you do this? Until each person has accepted Jesus as Lord and Savior, or at least one year. When any of them become believers, add the name of another friend or loved one to your “Take 5” list. I challenge you to “Take 5” until the day you are too old to pray anymore!

“Take 5” is therefore a serious effort between you and the Lord and the people on your list. So think carefully about these five people and talk to the Lord about them often, keeping in mind the Scripture 2 Peter 3:8-9.

Your PRAY NOW Challenge: "Lord, thank you that you do not want anyone to perish. Show me the first five people that You want me to add to my “Take 5” list. Give me Your love for them, and a chance to share You with them, that they may come to know You as Lord and Savior. In the Name of Jesus, Amen."

Thanks for sharing my Birth Day. God richly Bless you!

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