I am reading my 14th book since this year commenced

Julie Musoke Nakyeyune has a fulltime job as a contracted service level manager at MTN Uganda. She is also a founder of Mkazipreneur, a social enterprise that connects women entrepreneurs in Africa. She runs thee businesses under MStran Group, dealing in liquid soap, hand wash and dog shampoo. She also runs a wines and spirits shop and offers consultancy services in line with data analysis. Nakyeyune is also the current Country Secretary of Rotaract Uganda and incoming Deputy District Executive Secretary – Youth of Rotary Uganda. She told Charlotte Ninsiima about how she spends her week.

Monday

I wake up at 5am, read the Bible, and a chapter of a book. This month I am reading my 14^th book for the year. I then update my to-do list and leave home by 6:15am. I am in office by 6:40am and I dedicate all that time to Mkazipreneur, working on content for social media pages since they must be updated.
I also engage women by asking them if they have planned their to-do lists for the week. At 8:30am, I start official work at MTN. My position requires me to compile key performance indicators (KPIs) for the organisation. Different teams have to meet certain KPIs. My role is to measure performance, report, present areas where KPIs are being breached and offer necessary guidance on service improvement plans.

Tuesday
My Tuesdays are similar to Monday schedules except that during lunch breaks at 12:30 to 2pm, I rush to town and supply clients with liquid soap, wines and spirits. I spare 30 minutes for lunch. If my clients are far, I have a bodaboda man who helps me with deliveries. I spare some time to read a non-fiction book to widen the scope of my knowledge and exposure. Work resumes at 2pm until 5:30pm.

Wednesday
Every Wednesday, I attend rotary meetings where I receive reports from 132 Rotaract clubs across Uganda. I attend leadership meetings once a month. I am also an ambassador charged with the responsibility of visiting other clubs and helping teams in running rotaract clubs. I work with the Rotaract leadership team to make sure our Rotaractors are following the goals set for the year.

Thursday
I write articles twice a month on my blog. So, I dedicate Thursdays to writing constructive articles considering that I have a busy schedule during the week. I make time to meet friends but we normally have constructive conversations about life and not just spending money in hangouts. I find satisfaction in doing something that adds value to me.

Friday
Besides normal routine, Friday is set aside to mentor women in business and to share experiences. I started Mkazipreneur because I met women who were struggling, laid off from work, stay-home-mothers with business challenges. Under Mkaziprenuer, we have a programme called Mkazi create, which encourages women to start their own bsuinesses. Before we structure the whole programme, I need to first meet them individually and understand their need; ascertain if they have an idea and place them in the best position possible.

Saturday
I do laundry and general cleaning. I meet people I work with to make liquid soap, dog shampoo, hand wash, pack it in jerrycans and store it. This is my side hustle and a backup plan in case I lose my job. I also buy wines and spirits from Kikuubo and resell to people planning to have weddings, house parties or events.

I also do consultancy for companies to train their employees on data analysis, proper reporting, and data presentation. In a month I have 2-3 gigs to train employees on various companies on Saturday.

Sunday
I go for the early morning service at church and prepare meals at home thereafter. It is the only day we have a nice meal during the week with my mother and siblings.

Social life
My leadership positions require me to be knowledgable about current trends in business. This is why reading is part of my lifestyle. My Rotaract role also necessitates me to know what is happening in other clubs and write comprehensive reports. I also do consultancy work for companies through training employees on data analysis, proper reporting, and data presentation. Most employees do not know how to compile, present and explain, reports. In a month, I may get two gigs to train company’s employees.