{"id":123294,"date":"2026-07-31T15:10:32","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T15:10:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/uganda\/all-news\/humble-beginnings-unebs-dan-odongo-to-launch-new-book"},"modified":"2026-08-02T01:56:56","modified_gmt":"2026-08-02T01:56:56","slug":"humble-beginnings-unebs-dan-odongo-to-launch-new-book","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/uganda\/all-news\/humble-beginnings-unebs-dan-odongo-to-launch-new-book","title":{"rendered":"Humble Beginnings: Uneb\u2019S Dan Odongo to Launch New Book"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"ap-article-header-tag\"> <strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Uganda. <\/strong> <\/span><b>The Executive Director of the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB), Dan Nokrach Odongo, is set to launch a new book detailing his inspiring journey from a humble background to leading the country\u2019s examinations body.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Titled Humble Beginnings, the book will be launched on August 14 at Hotel Africana, with Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa expected to preside over the event.<\/p>\n<p>Odongo describes the book as a reflection of God\u2019s faithfulness, perseverance, and the determination required to overcome life\u2019s challenges.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is also a heartfelt tribute to the teachers, mentors, colleagues, friends, and family members who walked this journey with me\u2014believing in me even during the moments when I struggled to believe in myself,\u201d Odongo says.<\/p>\n<p>He explains that his story is intended to encourage young people, teachers, and leaders facing difficult circumstances to remain hopeful and committed to their goals.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf my life has taught me anything, it is that no beginning is too small for God to use, and no path is too rough for purpose to unfold. I share my story with deep humility, hoping that someone reading it\u2014a young boy or girl from a remote village, a teacher struggling with limited resources, or a leader facing difficult decisions\u2014will find the courage to press on,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n<p>Odongo says the book captures how the values of hard work, faith, discipline, and hope instilled by his parents shaped his journey from childhood to leadership.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI have learnt that leadership is not about titles, but about service, honesty, and commitment to the people one leads. Your title may open the door, but only your actions earn respect,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n<p>The UNEB chief says he hopes his story will inspire the younger generation by demonstrating that humble beginnings do not limit one\u2019s ability to achieve greatness.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMine is a story of humble beginnings\u2014a boy who studied under mango trees with a slate and chalk, walked long distances to school on an empty stomach, and quietly shed tears in homes far from the warmth of his mother\u2019s cooking fire. Yet, through those moments of hardship, I found kindness, grace, and the assurance that every step was leading somewhere meaningful,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n<p>Odongo\u2019s Humble Beginnings traces his transformation from a child facing adversity to an education leader entrusted with overseeing Uganda\u2019s national examinations system.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ap-article-footer-note\">Find more news and analyses on <span class=\"ap-highlight-country\">Uganda<\/span> on the <span class=\"ap-highlight-brand\">Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Uganda. The Executive Director of the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB), Dan Nokrach Odongo, is set to launch a new book detailing his inspiring journey from a humble background to leading the country\u2019s examinations body. 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