Why blog now?

Hello, my name is Yonna Tukundane. I am a father, husband and social media manager. In my primary school, I looked forward to having my personal site, place where I would share my thoughts and experience with you. I had no knowledge about computers or the internet at the time. The first time I touched a computer was in 2004 at Kashozi Boarding Primary school. It was second term and I had only been in this school for two weeks. 

Before entering the computer room, we had to leave our shoes outside and walk in a line. The unwritten rule was do not touch the computer unless you are told to do so. The computers were about fifteen meaning each computer was shared by 2-3 pupils. The class started with the two parts of a computer i.e. the software and hardware. As we went into details of the hardware, I discovered the CPU and monitor switches. I was excited and pressed them in the order explained by our computer teacher.

Big mistake. The cream compaq computer desktop in front of me started booting and boy was I excited. First the flickering white light on the CPU that turned green,  the monitor was showing an MS DOS window asking me to press enter to start the computer. I looked for the enter key on the keyboard and pressed it to see what would happen. I remember the Microsoft Window 95 logo appearing on the screen with the booting music in the background. Everyone in class went quiet and all eyes were on me. 

As I looked around the laboratory to locate the teacher for help, I  was hit with a wooden broom handle in the middle of my smoothly shaved head. The teacher was furious and without waiting for explanation, he chased me out of the computer laboratory. I was banned from accessing this facility for two weeks. This is the day I feel head over heals with computers. 

I am not reinventing the wheel when it comes to writing. But I know there are people who will learn a thing or two from me. I will only be uploading a post every Friday, writing about life, social media, digital tools, smartphone content creation, free training facilities on the internet, applications that can improve your work flow, books I am reading, marriage, raising children, christian life among others. 

At the moment, I don’t have a  tagline for this blog. I hope to get one along the way. Thank you for taking time to visit. Please share your comments and lets connect on social media. I am thrilled to have overcome the decade of procrastination. This blog is a fresh start for me.


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58 responses to “Why blog now?”

  1. Joel akanyetaba Avatar
    Joel akanyetaba

    Great work ….. You are an intelligent and hard working man, I know this will be a success . God bless you, looking forward to this new journey.

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    1. TukundaneYonna Avatar
      TukundaneYonna

      Hello Joel, thank you for taking time to read and comment. Webale munonga. Yes, God will make this work.

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    2. Noel Avatar
      Noel

      All the best ssebo, I have been asked several times to start a blog, but I continue to procrastinate, may be one day, one day I will.

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      1. TukundaneYonna Avatar
        TukundaneYonna

        Hahaha it was a decade of procrastination. Thank God its over. Noel, thank you for taking time to read and comment.

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  2. Bruno Akampa Avatar

    Man😂😂😂😂😂!! How about the previllage I had – the Computer Lab Attendant was a neighbor. So, she would close me in the Lab for close to 2 hours as she is in an evening prayer session!!

    Thanks for the Memories.

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    1. TukundaneYonna Avatar
      TukundaneYonna

      Thank You Bruno. Wanyita. My similar story will be in another life blog. Much appreciation for taking the time to read and comment.

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  3. Suwedi Avatar
    Suwedi

    Well done Yona.

    I guess you are living your dream now..

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    1. TukundaneYonna Avatar
      TukundaneYonna

      Thank you Suwedi.
      The dream is taking shape.

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  4. Nelious Atuhairwe Avatar
    Nelious Atuhairwe

    Thanks Yona for the big step. The part of ‘do not enter with shoes left me😀.
    Waiting for part 2….

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    1. TukundaneYonna Avatar
      TukundaneYonna

      Thank you Nelious for taking time to read. That was the most confusing part from me. Thank you fo leaving a comment.

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  5. Jeremiah Avatar
    Jeremiah

    Wow owesome stuff here. May God breathe on each word that it will bless a soul

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    1. TukundaneYonna Avatar
      TukundaneYonna

      Amen Jeremiah. Thank you for reading and leaving a comment.

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  6. Hermusings Avatar
    Hermusings

    Thia took me down memory lane to Bweranyangi girls & leaving shoes outside the computer room! Great memories. Looking forward to more stories & happy blogging!

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    1. TukundaneYonna Avatar
      TukundaneYonna

      Thank you Brenda. Always an inspiration to me. Thank you for commenting.

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  7. Imma Avatar
    Imma

    Great you have started the voyage. Continue

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    1. TukundaneYonna Avatar
      TukundaneYonna

      Imma you are amazing. Thank you for taking time to read and comment.

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  8. Dave Avatar
    Dave

    Proud of you for.taking this step and following another of your dreams. From one who is technologically impaired, I look forward to reading your insights.

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    1. TukundaneYonna Avatar
      TukundaneYonna

      Wonderful to hear form you Dave. Thank you so much.

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  9. Oliver Kush Avatar
    Oliver Kush

    Memories of those moments are indeed indispensable! You are a great writer and with such inspiration, there can not be a limit even at this blog.
    Bravo.

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    1. TukundaneYonna Avatar
      TukundaneYonna

      Oliver, great to hear from you. Thank you for taking time to read and comment. I am glad I had you for a deskmate.

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  10. Vicky munguriek Avatar
    Vicky munguriek

    My boss ..You make me feel great..that knowledge also made the whole world to see me through your work..long live and be blessed.

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    1. TukundaneYonna Avatar
      TukundaneYonna

      Vicky, it’s pleasure working with a skilled lady like you. I have many lessons to learn form your experience. Thank you for taking time to read and comment.

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  11. Michael Babu Avatar
    Michael Babu

    Great stuff Yona. Big step this. Looking forward to the articles.

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    1. TukundaneYonna Avatar
      TukundaneYonna

      Thank you Michael. A new blog every Friday. Thank you for reading and leaving a comment.

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  12. Dennise Perez Avatar
    Dennise Perez

    This is really great! Be back next Friday, I enjoyed reading.

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    1. TukundaneYonna Avatar
      TukundaneYonna

      My dear Dennis’s, thank you for reading and leaving a comment. See you in Friday for another blog.

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  13. Henry Manzi Avatar
    Henry Manzi

    Great step Yonna , may God see you through every stride you take

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    1. TukundaneYonna Avatar
      TukundaneYonna

      Hello Henry. Thank you for reading and leaving a comment. Much appreciated.

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  14. Ritah akokunda Avatar
    Ritah akokunda

    Congratulations yonna I know you as one of the most determined guy, wish you well

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    1. TukundaneYonna Avatar
      TukundaneYonna

      Hello Rita. Many thanks. This means a lot.

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  15. Ritah akokunda Avatar
    Ritah akokunda

    Congratulations yonna I know you for being the most determined guy, wish you well.

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    1. TukundaneYonna Avatar
      TukundaneYonna

      Akokunda urakoze kyane. I hope I have used the right words

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  16. Mary H Avatar
    Mary H

    So happy for you Yonna. Looking forward to the thoughts you will share. Blessings.

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    1. TukundaneYonna Avatar
      TukundaneYonna

      Many thanks Mary.

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  17. Fatima Kyoheirwe Avatar
    Fatima Kyoheirwe

    Hahaha “….entering without shoes and hit with the wooden broom in the clean shaven head…”😀
    Well done Yona for taking the first, May the Lord lead and bless the rest of the journey.
    Looking forward to more life stories.

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    1. TukundaneYonna Avatar
      TukundaneYonna

      Truly humbled Fatima. Thank you for taking time to read and comment.

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  18. Han Avatar
    Han

    👍🏽Big stride in a positive direction. Keep it up and under control lest it slips out of your hands.

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    1. TukundaneYonna Avatar
      TukundaneYonna

      Hello Han, thank you so much for reading and commenting.

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  19. Carl Avatar
    Carl

    Love it! So glad you’re doing this.

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    1. TukundaneYonna Avatar
      TukundaneYonna

      Thank you Carl. It’s been a long time but now is the time. Thank you for reading and leaving a comment.

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  20. Anthony Avatar
    Anthony

    Yonna this is a great work. The sky is the limit.

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    1. TukundaneYonna Avatar
      TukundaneYonna

      There is no limit Anthony. I am glad you took time to read and leave a comment. Thank you.

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  21. IMRAN-SHABAN Tumwijukye Avatar

    Impressive writeup here. Better lives are told in stories. I’m looking forward to checking out this site every Friday.

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    1. TukundaneYonna Avatar
      TukundaneYonna

      Many thanks Shaban. Indeed stories remind us of the past and prepare for the future. Thank you reading and leaving a comment.

      Thank you for following the blog.

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  22. Tamara Gogoshidze Avatar
    Tamara Gogoshidze

    Congratulations, Yonna. Wish you success with blogging
    Best, Tamara

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    1. TukundaneYonna Avatar
      TukundaneYonna

      Dear Tamara, thank you so much for taking time to read and comment.

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  23. saad Avatar
    saad

    I think there’s a great need for change on how we initiate children into tech.

    Long before a computer was looked at the inevitable thing one would ever touch.

    Sky is the limit and we waiting for more of your life experiences and lessons

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    1. TukundaneYonna Avatar
      TukundaneYonna

      Thanks you Saad. I agree with you. Thank you for reading and commenting

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  24. Twongirwe Justus Avatar

    WOW!
    well done dude and I am proud of you.
    Life is interesting, all these things we pass through prepare us for the unknowns and when we get on the climax we appreciate the fact that we’re blessed beyond measure.
    I am sure you know without doubt that has it not been by the grace of God you wouldn’t have been able to be this far. So please move on bro and may the LORD continue to use you in a mighty way to move nations as you experience his glorious works and power.
    Many blessings bro.
    1 Corinthians 15:58

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    1. TukundaneYonna Avatar
      TukundaneYonna

      Many thank Chief.

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  25. Lompo Avatar
    Lompo

    Hi Yonna,
    Nice story. Keep it up. The best is coming and only the sky will be your limit.
    Best

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    1. TukundaneYonna Avatar
      TukundaneYonna

      Many thanks Lompo. I hope you are well.

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  26. samali simon peter Avatar
    samali simon peter

    Talk about the mbarara high School struggle to access a computer,,,,man we have come from far.

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    1. TukundaneYonna Avatar
      TukundaneYonna

      Hahaha. Memories of being locked in the lab. Hahaha. It’s been a journey. Thank you for reading and leaving a comment.

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  27. Twesigomwe Avatar

    Me being your OB at Kashozi and Am reading through this it touches my soul. You have made these memories sound so fresh. Oli the German guy made my days I don’t know whether I got the name clearly. I started a blog some time ago but I do write once in awhile. This could inspire and awaken back my spirit. I know you will make it

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    1. TukundaneYonna Avatar
      TukundaneYonna

      Many many thanks for taking time to read and leave a comment. Memories are fresh

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  28. Twesigomwe Avatar

    Great stride brother! Me being you OB at kashozi you have made me reflect upon those memories of the computer lab. Everybody wanted to associate with it but many including me never knew how to switch on those aliens by then. I started my blog some time ago but I feel like giving up. This could inspire me more Am going to start agian

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    1. TukundaneYonna Avatar
      TukundaneYonna

      Go on man. Start an keep consistent.

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