I can stand a mistake, but not an excuse - Kagonyera

What you need to know:

No excuse. Aggrey Kagonyera is one of the pioneers and longest serving managers of MTN Uganda. He is also the chief executive officer of Legends, an events company. Nicolas Akasula had a chat with him.

How would you describe yourself?
Well, it is hard talking about self. I am God fearing, I love sports, passion for what I do, excellence and marketing.
When I do something, I give it my best. I love my home - Kabale, and my new found love for rotary.
What attracted you to your wife the first day you met her?
Surprisingly, we met during the Valentine’s week. I lived in Australia then and I met her a day before returning to Uganda.

What has fatherhood taught you?

Fatherhood has been a bliss. I have been given gifts and honour with my wife to raise a loving family, guard it jealously and at the same time take responsibility of being a father- to nurture, protect, and provide for it.
Which meal can you comfortably prepare?
I studied in India and cooking is one of the easiest chores for me. I can cook any meal except Marakwang.

How do you juggle work, business and family?
‘Work hard and play in moderation’ is my philosophy. I am fortunate to have a job that allows me to work and enjoy life at the same time.
We into sports marketing and throughout the course of my work, I not only execute my duties, I also enjoy what I do.
Whenever there is an opportunity, I drag my family into my passions, especially sports and travel.
This enables me spend more time with them, and walk that delicate tight rope of balancing work, life and family.
What puts you off?
I can stand a mistake, but not an excuse.

Titbits
Kagonyera loves sports, especially football, rally cars and cricket. He is married with four children. He is a Rotarian who intends to retire into hospitality.