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Africa-Press<\/a> – Uganda<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>At his age, Mr John Wafula Ogweyo, 110, can effortlessly remember every event in his life.<\/p>\n

Believed to be the oldest in Bukedi Sub-region, Mr Wafula says he has outlived his father, Ogweyo Onyango, who died at 86, and his mother Majjo Nabirye, who died at 91.<\/p>\n

Born on February 28, 1911, in Bwoya Village, Bukhooli County in Iganga District, Mr Wafula was joined by his relatives to celebrate his birthday at his home in Bwoya Village, Banda Town Council, Namayingo District at the weekend.Unlike most, Mr Wafula could still move independently, write and read.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe is strong, neat, and intelligent. He has a bald head but age has not bent him, he writes and reads,\u201d Ms Ann Ogweyo, one of his daughters, says.The celebrations were presided over by religious leaders, who described him as a hard worker and God-fearing.<\/p>\n

Sharing memories of his life\u2019s journey, Mr Wafula says he was baptised on February 17, 1929 at Iganga Catholic Church and studied up to Primary Three at Gayaza Primary School in Wakiso District.He could not proceed with his education due to a lack of school fees coupled with trekking long distances.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy parents were poor and so getting fees was a bit challenging,\u201d he recounts.Mr Wafula got married at 28 years and together with his five wives, they had 25 children, and six have died. He also delights in having 125 grandchildren.Mr Wafula started working at 25 years as a Gombolola chief in Sigulu Island in Namayingo before he joined business.<\/p>\n

\u201cI was a famous businessman here but I can no longer trade because of my age. I was dealing in timber and coffee. It was good business. It helped me to educate my children and take care of my family,\u201d he recalls.<\/p>\n

Pastor Patrick Wandera of Deliverance Church Makerere Hill in Kampala, one of Mr Wafula\u2019s sons, says although many people of his father\u2019s age are senile, Mr Wafula still has a sound mind and good memory.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe sees properly and hears everything. He only uses a walker while getting out of the house sometimes,\u201d he says.Mr Wandera says their father taught them to love, work hard and respect people regardless of their tribal or religious affiliations.<\/p>\n

When asked about the reasons behind his healthy life,Mr Wafula says: \u201cI do not eat junk food. I eat natural foods like kalo (millet flour mixed with cassava flour), fish, cassava, sweet potatoes, matooke, posho, fruits and vegetables. I don\u2019t drink alcohol nor smoke cigarettes because there are many diseases associated with alcohol and smoking. That is why I am still healthy and strong.\u201d<\/p>\n

He says his favourite meal is kalo and fish and he rarely eats red meat and chicken.\u201cI wake up at 8am and retire at 10pm every day. I drink milk tea and on some occasions, I take black tea,\u201dhe says.Mr Wafula says he bathes and dresses by himself, quickly adding that this is a sign of still being strong.<\/p>\n

\u201cI don\u2019t have diseases such as diabetes, pressure among others and I am a stress-free man. I have always been contented with what I have,\u201d he says. Pastor Isaac Mukisa, who presided over the birthday prayers, said Mr Wafula is ever smartly-dressed and jolly.\u201cHe is a born again Christian, who practises what he preaches. He loves everyone,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

He praised Mr Wafula\u2019s children for taking care of their father in his old age. \u201cI thank Wafula\u2019s children for taking care of him. I appeal to parents to educate their children or empower them economically like Mr Wafula did,\u201dhe says.<\/p>\n

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