KFM’s James Peterson

You often like bragging that you come from Kaberamaido, eastern Uganda, yet you have two Christian names.
What you should know is that at 12, I was adopted by a gentleman called Simon Peterson, a missionary. I took up the name Peterson from him. He played a great role in my life by impacting Christian virtues and morals. He is the one I call dad now.

Under what circumstances were you adopted?
I will not indulge into any more details because I find this aspect of my life difficult to talk about.

Are you dating at the moment?
Yes, there is a special woman in my life at the moment. I will not disclose her identity because she is a very private person.

Any plans of walking her down the aisle soon?
I want to first take my time to get to know her better. We have only been dating for six months. Otherwise, I do not find marriage that important but rather it is the commitment in the relationship. Besides, I think marriage has lost meaning nowadays. Just look at the current divorce rates where couples are separating every other day.

Do you have any children?
Yes, two, aged eight and one, from two previous relationships. My relationship with the mother of my first child did not work out because it was long distance. When it came to the second relationship, I realised that she was not the same kind of woman I had fallen in love with at the beginning and we separated.

What are your two biggest weaknesses?
It is very difficult for me to say no to people when they ask me to do something for them or need assistance. The other weakness that I have is that I tend to over trust people.

What do you think about women who initiate relationships?
I find nothing wrong with them. I find such women courageous because they have broken the traditional norm that a man is the one to make the first move. I have personally previously been in a relationship that was initiated by a woman. I remember her just telling me straight to my face that she liked me and all of a sudden, I started blushing. This woman coincidentally happens to be the mother of my first child.

Are there any particular kinds of women who intimidate you?
No, I am never intimidated by any kind of woman. Not even the successful ones.

What kind of woman easily gets your attention?
I am mostly drawn to the smart and intelligent ones, the type I can reason out things with and freely communicate with. On the other hand, I am put off by women who say yes to everything and reason with their emotions.

What is your take on people who go to church specifically searching for marriage partners?
It is such a bad idea. Church is a place where people specifically go to pray to God and not look for marriage partners. Besides, I have seen some girls who go clubbing on Saturday and then the following day, you find her all humble in the choir at church singing hymns. People should know that it does not really matter where one meets their partner regardless of whether it is church or not. Compatibility is all that matters.

What advice do you have for any single woman out there being put under pressure to settle down?
The worst thing you can ever do to yourself is forcing a relationship with a man. Do not just jump onto one just because you are under pressure. You might regret later. You will definitely get someone that you blend with. All you need to do is network by meeting people every other day. You never know that you might actually meet the right man through those avenues.

Quick hits

What is the biggest misconception that most of the radio listeners have about you?
They think that I’m some kind of tall, huge and arrogant man, which qualities I do not possess. Probably when they are listening to radio, they make their imaginations go wild about the way I look. Instead, I am a short and simple guy.

What is your personal fashion style?
I love dressing in casual outfits mostly in T-shirts, jeans and sneakers. This is what I even wear to corporate functions.

Do you ever wear suits?
I never wear suits. In fact, I only have one in my wardrobe. I wore it once and have never thought of wearing it again.

Your life principles
I try to always be honest in whatever I do and this has always saved me from all kinds of situations. Even if it means telling someone straight to their face, I do it instead of hiding the truth from them. Just like the adage goes, the truth will always set you free.