East Africa: Equipping the Saints

My Journey with CCI in East Africa

My name is Andrew Wakabi. I was born in Jinja City, Uganda. Life became difficult early on after my father passed away in 1986. While pursuing my education, I grew up in several homes, including one with my uncle, where I often felt unloved and isolated. These experiences hardened my heart, leaving me with a deep sense of rejection and the belief that no one truly cared for me.

Things began to change when I moved in with another uncle whose wife was a believer. She encouraged me to attend church. Though initially skeptical, I observed their lives for a year before realizing their love was genuine. In 1994, at the start of high school, I surrendered my life to Jesus. Read More