Introducing…
Grace Christine Obonyo Kyayonka
Grace Christine Obonyo Kyayonka is a senior educationist who served as the first female Academic Registrar at Nkumba University (2014-2017). She joined Nkumba after an illustrious career at Kyambogo University as Senior Assistant Registrar and Deputy Registrar, where her work was meticulous and her integrity impeccable, between 1999 and 2014.As a Certified Maxwell Leadership Team Speaker, Coach and Trainer, she has a passion for mentoring the young and old alike, basing on her personal life experiences, and she has consequently become the first author in her biological and marital families.Christine is the third child of the late Emmanuel Obonyo Opima and Regina Kyazike Obonyo of Tororo District. She is the Parish Council Secretary at St. Luke’s Ntinda C.O.U.; Vice Chairperson of Scripture Union Uganda National Committee; Board Member, Viva College School; Life Member, Bible Society of Uganda; Life Member, Scripture Union Uganda; a digital and foot evangelist.Books by Grace Christine Obonyo Kyayonka
THE FEARLESS LEADER Inspiring Legacy of Ivan Kyayonka
This biography offers a leadership learning point from the lead subject, Ivan Kyayonka, whose bottomless generosity saw him set the pace for an authentic Ugandan leadership brand. Completely unselfish, he intentionally set out to groom other leaders, which gave him great satisfaction. He clearly recognised that had he not been given an opportunity, his output would never have been enjoyed by the world he served with such great dedication.This work is a challenge to all people wherever they lead – starting with their families – to be intentional in identifying, nurturing, and developing talent so that we all can thrive. It is a challenge for those who like to load it on others and, in the process, stifle the growth of other leaders. Even though Ivan is long gone, his leadership legacy lives on.
Legacy is important. What your hero has impacted on communities is legacy indeed. congratulations
Congratulations Christine for writing in honour of Ivan Kyayonka whose legacy will continue thriving.
The Fearless Leader book is the book which has inspired, motivated and educated me on family leadership, and other leadership areas. In the starting face of the book, there is a time mummy Christine’s driver knocked the car of IVAN, but IVAN did not react rudely and instead invited the driver to his office, where Ivan gave the driver An Advice of safety. This was an interesting lesson I learnt that leadership is all about love,integrity and Ethics. Thank you very much mummy CHRISTINE for sharing with us these Fearless Leader experience.
What a masterpiece. It is great to see such a well written memoire that enables those of us that missed rubbing shoulders with the “Fearless Leader” in life to do so in the pages of this book. The excellence with which this has been written bespeaks of who Ivan was. Christine well done on Immortalizing Ivan thus and doing him such justice.
I loved the humorous, the serious, and the meticulous account of the so many facets that made Ivan the man he was. What a man!
Thanks for enabling the young people to see a model to inspire them to live a cut above in a world where this is no longer the norm. Ivan’s simplicity, humility and authenticity is a rare combination among those of his calibre.
Thanks for this memoire that should ideally be a children’s inspirational book; an MBA reference book; plus a love, relating and parenting guide all in one for our young people to emulate.
Sakename, you have done Ivan proud. I am sure he is jubilating over this piece by his Adhola princess and queen of his heart.
The Kyabazinga’s Education department has their work well cut out to popularise the standard in the making of a musoga man and world class CEO towards cloning generations of Ivans.
Christine, thank you for keeping our dear Ivan alive through this book. Your story brings back lots of good memories of the times we spent with your family…. right from ferrying our children to and from school to the precious holidays we enjoyed together.
We thank God who has held you firmly in His most comforting hands ever since Ivan’s demise and has enabled you achieve this dream of writing this beautiful memoir.
We give Him all the honour, glory and Praise
A masterpiece that bespeaks of who Ivan was. Thank you Christine for capturing these nuggets and ensuring that Ivan the Fearless Leader is immortalised for many that never met him to know him through these pages. Upcoming leaders have a model to borrow a leaf from in a world where real life models are far between.
The nomination to EA awards would enable this become a regional reference for leadership development. I suggest it as a study book for all MBA programmes across Africa and beyond.
I also recommend a children’s version for the Kyabzingas Education Minister to popularize across the Kingdom.
I enjoyed the humor and the e ample for young men on how to relentlessly pursue their love once they identify quality. Young people have an example of a well accomplished all round leader and can also borrow from Ivan wisdom on what matters in life..Humility, Simplicity and Integrity.
“Sakename” thank you for letting all readers in, on the gift from above, the enigma, the man, that was your best friend.
This is a classic memoir that leaves one in awe of who Ivan was and yet so relatable in his humility and humanness.
I chuckled my way through the “Paths cross” chapter. Definition of trouble as boys, men and relationships was simply hilarious. The humor had me captivated.
Great grammar. The metarphors, quotrs, expressions, the vocabulary, the rhetorical devices left me well schooled in the King’s language.
Wrapping up each chapter with reflections took this book to a study guide level worth inclusion on MBAs lists with the calls to turn the guns on oneself.
The gripping foreword, myriad stories,
epilogue and the pictures worth a thousand words, add to the verve.
Can’t wait for the children’s and the Lusoga versions. You have ensured that the Obwakyabazinga Education minister has their work well cut out for generations to come, to popularise this masterpiece across Busoga. I could write a book for a review!
This was meticulously written to the standard befitting of Ivan.
Adhola Princess, the “Fearless Leader” has been brilliantly immortalized by his “queen” and can now rest in eternal peace. Cheers!
Thank you Christine for gifting the world through sharing the inspiring legacy of Ivan Kyayonka. “The Fearless Leader” is a great Read even to the top leadership in the world today. I remember God telling Joshua and even other key leaders in the Bible to fear not. Courage is a great attribute of God to achieving greatness. Congratulations for your nomination & keep soaring for His glory.
I find the book- Fearless Leader such a great inspiration of our time. Amidst the controversial behaviours our leaders portray today, am inspired and motivated to follow in the footsteps of great mean such as Ivan Kyayonka who without fear or favour sets a Legacy of value based leadership that is looked up to till today. Thank you Christine for giving us opportunity to experience the authentic, dedicated and value based leadership. I purpose to walk in these footsteps with hope that one day my Legacy will be looked back to for others to pick a leaf.
I loved & enjoyed reading this book “The fearless Leader” Its very insightful for fact that its based on real life experiences to which some of us had about the Late Ivan Kyayonka while he lived and worked at Shell.
Grace Christine being the wife knew more about her hasband and thanx for being unselfish to share more of these great leadership principles that Ivan possed and imparted to those he closely worked with.
A young man or lady reading this book is able to pick key life & work lessons on how to be patient, staying focused while persisting to achieve a desired goal.
I liked the statement ” The extent of clarity that a leader has determines the degree to which they will be able to correctly diagonise problems and set out firm priorities in their pursuits”
Thank you Grace Christine Kyayonka for writing this book that has great impact to many that aspire to become good leaders.
Title: “The Fearless Leader: Inspiring Legacy of Ivan Kyayonka”
Aurthor: Grace Christine Obonyo Kyayonka
Genre: Biological Narrative (Memoir Biography)
Publication: AuthorPad Publishing House, 2022., ISBN 978-9913-623-17-9
Reviewed by: Butindo-Mbaalya Eddie Moses Parker (School of Art and Industrial Design, Kyambogo University)
The Fearless Leader: Inspiring Legacy of Ivan Kyayonka; is a biographical narrative written in full-length book, originally conceived as a memoir Biography by Grace Christine Obonyo Kyayonka; published by AuthorPad Publishing House, Kampala, 2022 286pp.
Obonyo-Kyayonka establishes the thesis that Ivan Kyayonka was a fearless leader, who was inclined to take risks that propelled his career to shine in different portfolios of leadership. She chronicles his achievements and expounds on his inspiring legacy, by providing a narrative of a virtually untold story of some of the key aspects of both his life and career, coming from a humble background and forging his way to work with the top brass of his society, and his many attributes from the different hats he wore on his call of duty. Obonyo Kyayonka tackles head-on the question of what it means, that Ivan Kyayonka was a fearless leader, and that his legacy was an inspiring one. She choose a Theme which is important to people from different walks of life, interested in getting talent to full development and performance excellence, and lessons for those who fall short of servant leadership.
The book begins with a title page, followed by a copyright page, a table of contents, concise front matter and supportive context which introduces it to the reader, acknowledgements and endorsements. It ends with an epilogue, a compendium of pictures and an appendix. However the page numbers in the table of contents from chapter ten up to Epilogue are not properly matched with page numbers of titles or descriptions of first level headings in the book. Noteworthy, the book does not have an index which would have been helpful in pointing the reader to certain information for quick access in the book each chapter ends with questions for reflection drawn from the context of the therein contained narratives which help gain insight into what areas the reader would pick lessons.
After three chapters which form a character sketch of Ivan Kyakonyi-born or made?:man of like passions; and formative years-Obonyo-Kyayonka weaves together attribute with achievement-altruism; paths cross; from machine man to manager, getting together; we are family; a leader in sports; the first Ugandan MD at Shell Uganda Ltd.; leading change; and leadership moment. Each of those chapters provides the social context, a chronicle of the events that propelled him into a fearless leader, and reflection questions on his inspiring legacy. Four final chapters sum up the inspiring legacy of Ivan Kyayonka from his exemplifying perseverance-in sickness and in health; so long a nation mourns; candle dims; and my lessons.
Although this is not a full-scale biography of Ivan Kyayonka, the book draws attention to the theme The Fearless Leader upon which the story is narrated, to reveal how he befits such a description. However, the book does not unravel the notion of fearlessness in The Fearless Leader and what it means that Kyayonka was a fearless leader. It should be adequately laid into the story in the Writer’s voice or point of view or else, one would pose a question: What is fearless in The Fearless Leader? The writer resisted in creating a perfect character and successfully entrusted in some aspects the heroic character with redeemable flows. The setting of this story is in transitory duty stations and periodical tasks of the heroic character. Obonyo-Kyayonka creates an engaging plot with a series of barriers which Ivan Kyayonka had to overcome. However, chapter four, Altruism, would have served well in the background to set the scene or the context, or towards the resolution of the storyline. That would provide a more appropriate plot from Chapter Three, Formative Years, to chapter Five, Paths Cross.
The Writer’s interest in the inspiring legacy of Ivan Kyayonka is in keeping with the broader inclining of portraying him as a fearless leader. How much of an Impact did he have in his call of duty? Very much, this biography implies; there is plenty to learn from his life and career. The far-sightedness, strength of character, and responsibility he exhibited appears to have left much trace. Lessons emerge from his servant leadership. Obonyo-Kyayonka has much to educate about leadership from the example of Ivan Kyayonka. She puts forward additional lines of enquiry through questions for reflection at the end of every chapter. To these mirroring, other sub-themes could be added, including the essence of his being a fearless leader and articulating his impact on society. There are leaders who fear to think outside the box, and that would be matched by their failure to leave an inspiring legacy.
A good deal of this book is an archive, a chronicle, or log, or history of Ivan Kyayonka’s achievements and the spirit behind them. The writer makes excellent use of her life and time spent with him, the stories from those in his realm of work and influence, and of the surviving evidence of his life and achievements. Her analysis, even if in moderation, is insightful. While the story on his achievements themselves is quite affluent, in other areas it is supplementary. Some topics could be better supplemented, such as leading change, and leadership moment.
This book leads to a better understanding of the life and work of Ivan Kyayonka. The narratives which Obonyo-Kyayonka provides, communicates the value of biography as a form of history and compels one to long for memoirs of leaders in the echelons of business. Her questions for contemplation are call for analysis and commentary on the power of service leadership. They are indispensable for comparative study and they should not be ignore. Policy makers and leaders in corporate organisations need fearless and servant leadership if they are to live behind inspiring legacies.
Title: Aurthor: Genre: Publication:
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“The Fearless Leader: Inspiring Legacy of Ivan Kyayonka”
Grace Christine Obonyo Kyayonka Biological Narrative (Memoir Biography)
AuthorPad Publishing House, 2022., ISBN 978-9913-623-17-9
Butindo-Mbaalya Eddie Moses Parker (School of Art and Industrial Design, Kyambogo University)
The Fearless Leader: Inspiring Legacy of Ivan Kyayonka; is a biographical narrative written in full-length book, originally conceived as a memoir Biography by Grace Christine Obonyo Kyayonka; published by AuthorPad Publishing House, Kampala, 2022 286pp.
Obonyo-Kyayonka establishes the thesis that Ivan Kyayonka was a fearless leader, who was inclined to take risks that propelled his career to shine in different portfolios of leadership. She chronicles his achievements and expounds on his inspiring legacy, by providing a narrative of a virtually untold story of some of the key aspects of both his life and career, coming from a humble background and forging his way to work with the top brass of his society, and his many attributes from the different hats he wore on his call of duty. Obonyo Kyayonka tackles head-on the question of what it means, that Ivan Kyayonka was a fearless leader, and that his legacy was an inspiring one. She choose a Theme which is important to people from different walks of life, interested in getting talent to full development and performance excellence, and lessons for those who fall short of servant leadership.
The book begins with a title page, followed by a copyright page, a table of contents, concise front matter and supportive context which introduces it to the reader, acknowledgements and endorsements. It ends with an epilogue, a compendium of pictures and an appendix. However the page numbers in the table of contents from chapter ten up to Epilogue are not properly matched with page numbers of titles or descriptions of first level headings in the book. Noteworthy, the book does not have an index which would have been helpful in pointing the
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reader to certain information for quick access in the book each chapter ends with questions for reflection drawn from the context of the therein contained narratives which help gain insight into what areas the reader would pick lessons.
After three chapters which form a character sketch of Ivan Kyakonyi-born or made?:man of like passions; and formative years-Obonyo-Kyayonka weaves together attribute with achievement-altruism; paths cross; from machine man to manager, getting together; we are family; a leader in sports; the first Ugandan MD at Shell Uganda Ltd.; leading change; and leadership moment. Each of those chapters provides the social context, a chronicle of the events that propelled him into a fearless leader, and reflection questions on his inspiring legacy. Four final chapters sum up the inspiring legacy of Ivan Kyayonka from his exemplifying perseverance-in sickness and in health; so long a nation mourns; candle dims; and my lessons.
Although this is not a full-scale biography of Ivan Kyayonka, the book draws attention to the theme The Fearless Leader upon which the story is narrated, to reveal how he befits such a description. However, the book does not unravel the notion of fearlessness in The Fearless Leader and what it means that Kyayonka was a fearless leader. It should be adequately laid into the story in the Writer’s voice or point of view or else, one would pose a question: What is fearless in The Fearless Leader? The writer resisted in creating a perfect character and successfully entrusted in some aspects the heroic character with redeemable flows. The setting of this story is in transitory duty stations and periodical tasks of the heroic character. Obonyo-Kyayonka creates an engaging plot with a series of barriers which Ivan Kyayonka had to overcome. However, chapter four, Altruism, would have served well in the background to set the scene or the context, or towards the resolution of the storyline. That would provide a more appropriate plot from Chapter Three, Formative Years, to chapter Five, Paths Cross.
The Writer’s interest in the inspiring legacy of Ivan Kyayonka is in keeping with the broader inclining of portraying him as a fearless leader. How much of an Impact did he have in his call of duty? Very much, this biography implies; there is plenty to learn from his life and career. The far-sightedness, strength of character, and responsibility he exhibited appears to have left much trace. Lessons emerge from his servant leadership. Obonyo-Kyayonka has much to educate about leadership from the example of Ivan Kyayonka. She puts forward additional lines
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of enquiry through questions for reflection at the end of every chapter. To these mirroring, other sub-themes could be added, including the essence of his being a fearless leader and articulating his impact on society. There are leaders who fear to think outside the box, and that would be matched by their failure to leave an inspiring legacy.
A good deal of this book is an archive, a chronicle, or log, or history of Ivan Kyayonka’s achievements and the spirit behind them. The writer makes excellent use of her life and time spent with him, the stories from those in his realm of work and influence, and of the surviving evidence of his life and achievements. Her analysis, even if in moderation, is insightful. While the story on his achievements themselves is quite affluent, in other areas it is supplementary. Some topics could be better supplemented, such as leading change, and leadership moment.
This book leads to a better understanding of the life and work of Ivan Kyayonka. The narratives which Obonyo-Kyayonka provides, communicates the value of biography as a form of history and compels one to long for memoirs of leaders in the echelons of business. Her questions for contemplation are call for analysis and commentary on the power of service leadership. They are indispensable for comparative study and they should not be ignore. Policy makers and leaders in corporate organizations need fearless and servant leadership if they are to live behind inspiring legacies.
The Fearless Leader is one such an inspiring reading about a very hardworking man- Ivan. His passion and clear leadership was exemplary. I love such hardworking great business leaders. I choose to emulate him in every aspect. Aluta continua
Christine is an inspiring and very considerate person. The book she wrote was very good and easy to follow all that she wrote. It was a book whereby if you read the first chapter your encouraged to read the next one. I enjoyed reading it and it had a lot to learn from it. Christine is such a blessing to everyone and a good leader who treats everyone as she finds you. She is a blessing to our church. May God continue using her to serve in the community she stays
The Fearless leader is an inspirational to the readers. This book brings out the Christine Kyayonka I have known for the last 14 years,confident,prayerful,eloquent,no nonsense who says it as it is but above all a very loving lady. TINA you inspire me . May you continue to shine for Jesus 🙏🙏
Hi Christine! Thanks for penning down the life history of my mentor since early 1984 to the day when the Lord called him home!
My name is Mbabazi Charlotte.
Reading the Fearless Leader, an inspiring legacy of Ivan Kyayonka evoked sweet memories of an incredible leader, Ivan whom I served with at Shell Uganda.
I was able to witness first hand a leader with a clear vision accompanied with unwavering commitment to serve and lead others with integrity of heart.
I thank God for his equally fearless wife Christine Kyayonka who took the bull by the horn to pen down his enduring legacy.
Thank you Christine. Keep inspiring generations through your pen !
Thank you Christine may the Grace of God always help lighten and move with you in the vision of your Talent in the Book writing profession. For the one that I have read I have enjoyed the skills and have adopted to some of the messages there in that have so far uplifted my wisdom and courage to deal with and handle certain situations. Am so greatful for your courage to be doing what you are. Looking forward to seeing and reading many more.
Auntie Christine, as all our students refer to her, spoke at our non profit’s 6th graduation and her excellent commencement speech inspired so many women and girls that graduated that day. From that moment I wanted to learn more about her work and story. I got to read “The Fearless Leader…” and oh boy, it contains a wealth of wisdom and lessons that will greatly benefit the reader.
Christine is one of the few exceptional people I met in my lifetime. She is determined, responsible, loyal, independent, and a go-getter. Kindness and giving to others without thought is part and parcel of her DNA. I will also say not only is she as intelligent as all the rest have indicated, her beauty is out of this planet, when God was creating Christine, he used his finest products, hence what we are seeing today.
I read her book and felt as if Christine and I were sitting somewhere and she was telling me Ivan’s life story. Christine may you write many more books and share with the world, not limiting it to Africa, you are a citizen of the world.
It is my pleasure to nominate her as one of Africa’s finest writers.
My prayer for you is for long life and remember I am your no. 1 cheerleader day in and day out.
Blessings my sister.
Krystynah
The Fearless Leader is one of my best books. I hold it dearly because its a story of hope that there is a place for good men in the world, unlike, the popular narrative that being mean and self absorbed is what makes great men.
I was greatly moved to reflect on life with questions of what legacy am I building. To imagine that this is a story that morphed in Uganda, is amazing, because, in this part of the world there is a lot more bad news reported. To have this story written by the late Ivan Kyayonka’s wife, gives it the authentic touch that is rare to find.
He was a fearless leader, and through this wonderful documentation, others have been inspired to be fearless leaders. For the men, its an awakening to the potential we hold to impact on the lives of our families and the community.
Ms. Christine Grace Obonyo Kyayoka is a fearless leader herself! I have been privileged twice to know her leadership capacity. First as a student leader in Tororo Girls’ School where she ably handled he duties and Second, as a Deputy Registrar at Kyambogo University (Admissions). I can say she is an exemplary and excellent fearless leader just like her later husband. Reading her book gives me hope that some young minds will emulate the Late Ivan Kyayoka. I am glad that Mrs. C. Kyayoka was able to put pen to paper and bring out Ivan’s legacy which is quite educative. This is an inspiration to many of us and more so, intending leaders should read this books they embark on their leadership journey.
I recommend the book to all young people who wsh to take on leadership roles in future. I thank you Christine for this educative and partly emotional piece which brings hope to me that we are capable of have other leaders like Ivan in this country. May Ivan’s soul forever rest in eternity. May God bless you Christine 🙏
Christine,
Thank you so much for the book. A book describing a person that Iknew and worked with. I certainly cannot add anything because nothing was left out untouched. The way described your late husband is exactly how I knew him during our employment together, and also after I left him in Shell Uganda Ltd but continued to work with him as my boss, we having been working as Contractors.
I thank you once again for giving the lucky readers that have managed to go through the book “The Fearless Leader”, the share the courage Ivan had and I am sure many will emulae him in his absence.
Christine Kyayonka has so ably documented the life story of one of our ablest and accomplished leaders in our time that impacted many facets of our national life: business, sports, healthy and family. Mr Kyayonka never sought any position or office by guile, subterfuge, force, fraud or any undue influence. He was mostly sought out or head hunted. He was truly a servant leader.
I urge all and sundry, especially our young people to read this book and be inspired.
I read Christen Kyayonka’s book in memory and as aegacy to her late husband and l could not help but be inspired by the simplicity and accuracy of a narrative about a man God used to impact countless lives across the nations. Ivan was selfless and no wonder God found the right vessel to use to change many lives during his brief but effective journey in earth. For the time l associated my self with Christine Kyayonka at Kyambogo University and as a devoted Christian, l can testify that her book is a reflection of what she has become and grown jn God over the years. To God be the glory!
Leopoldina Lidia Armando
Christine Kyayonka is a remarkable individual whose dedication and selflessness has profoundly impacted many. Through her tireless efforts, Christine has established numerous programs to support underprivileged families, providing them with essential resources and opportunities for a better future.
Her unwavering commitment to helping others, coupled with compassionate nature has inspired me.
Christine’s work is a testament of dedication to making a difference in the lives of many, we are incredibly fortunate to have such a devoted and caring individual among the mothers union and Christian women fellowship of St. Luke’s church Ntinda.
The fearless leader inspiring the legacy of Ivan Kyayonka speaks loud about who Mr.Kyayonka was!
One vivid memory about him!
During his funeral service which was held at St.Lukes Church Ntinda,half of the mourners stood up to atest that Mr.Kyayonka and Christine educated them. Completely unselfish indeed!
May your soul continue to rest in peace.
Thank you Christine,I value and cherish you.
God bless you.
I’m Nathan and had the privilege of being mentored by the late Ivan Kyayonka; an experience that I’ll treasure and carry with me for rest of my life. Our society is currently experiencing a serious ethical crisis and Ivan’s relentless pursuit of excellence, integrity and the desire to help others grow is something we can all benefit much from, especially those in positions of leadership (at various levels). So Christine’s memoirs are not only an encouraging story of love, faith and triumph but also a real service to our border community, challenging us all to reflect on our contribution(s) in life and reminding us that one can succeed and triumph while remaining true to their values.
The “fearless leader” is a wonderfully inspiring and great read with so many nuggets of wisdom. Its well put together and a must have for anyone in leadership.
Madam Christine’s writing is captivating. She articulates her thoughts in The Fearless Leader so clearly that you are able to visualize what she is writing about. This book would be a nice motion picture.
Had opportunity to read Christine Kyayonka’s”The Fearless Leader: Inspiring Legacy of Ivan Kyayonka “. This is a biography of the author’s late husband (1958-2015). The book shows leadership and developmental qualities of the deceased evident from his work for the Shell Petroleum Company for 30 years, 12 of them as Managing Director including having in some cases to oversee operations in the East African countries of Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. Also served as Chairman of the National Social Security Fund Board. His character showed persistence, altruism,selflessness, result orientation and empathy . He supported his home rural community and cricket sport both nationally and at his alma mater, King’s College, Budo. He had his share of tragedies, including the deaths of his brother and young daughter as well as endurance of a kidney complication for many years, from which he succumbed. As I read the book I could draw some parallel to late US President Kennedy’s award winning book “Profiles in Courage”(1956).
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This was the most amazing book that I ever read. It taught me that God is the giver and sustainer of life. Because the late Ivan was leading according to the will of God, God sustained.
This challenged me to serve according to the will of God.
I have known Christine Kyayoka for the last 4 years. Since then she has been an inspiration to me.
I know Christine as a confident lady, incredible, no nonsense lady and a counsellor.
I can’t stop drinking from her cup of wisdom. God bless you Christine.
I never met Mr Kyayonka in person but when I read the Fearless leader, I wished I had met him. The book is an inspirational.It was written in simple English.
Very well put together story that shows lots of Bravery. You are indeed an inspiration Christine.
The Fearless Leader is an incredibly inspiring biography, it touched me deeply with its wisdom and life-changing nuggets. This book delves into the life and leadership philosophy of Ivan Kyayonka, a true beacon of generosity and authentic Ugandan leadership. It beautifully captures Ivan’s selfless dedication to nurturing and developing future leaders, reflecting his belief that true satisfaction comes from empowering others.
Reading this book challenged me to embrace a leadership style that prioritises the growth and development of those around me, starting from my own family to the broader community. Ivan’s story is not only a tribute to his enduring legacy but also a powerful call to action for all aspiring leaders. It’s a reminder to foster an environment where everyone can thrive.
The Fearless Leader is an essential read for anyone committed to genuine and impactful leadership. It has profoundly influenced my perspective and will undoubtedly inspire others to lead with authenticity and generosity.
Thank you Christine for writing such a great book befitting a great man.
Christine Kyayonka is someone I have known for more than 15 years. She is an “open book”, beautiful inside out. Not only is she very kind, but empowers others to fish. She gives people all tools and materials needed, but challenges them to get the fish themselves. Little wonder she can write about her husband because she is the only one who could give an accurate account of The Fearless Leader – a dedicated leader of his time who left a clean record both in his private life and public life.
Rest well Ivan. Tina, go girl and write more books to educate and change the world. Like you always tell us, you will surely serve your heavenly Father until the end.
Cheers!
The Fearless Leader is a read full of inspiration, hard work and balance between work and good sense of family. It has shown how good character can build strong and long lasting relationships. Mr Ivan was indeed a pillar of strength and genius in his community, family and for all he interacted with. Thank you Mrs Kyayonka for sharing this side of your life and the life of Mr Kyayonka with the rest of the world. This is amazing and I wish you more success and all the best!
Christine, thank you for taking time to keep Ivan’s story alive through the book The Fearless Leader. Ugandans too often forget what’s happened in the past, not knowing the likes of Ivan set the pace, and showed many things can be done for the country if there is a will to do it – that Ivan always had.
The Fearless Leader was a very inspiring story of a leader with true charisma and timely decision-making. A leader who walked the talk and delivered whenever he was called upon. A well written story. Thanks Christine for opening for us that window so we can pick invaluable leadership lessons. He is truly missed!
Yes, Christine, my 24, you make us proud with the zeal you have in all you do. I know the Lord you serve empowers you in all your achievements, and I believe the door is wide open for you to move further to another level. Congratulations for this far the Lord has brought you.
Christine is a very articulate writer, whose choice of words in The Fearless Leader helps the reader to succinctly grasp the kind of leader that the late Ivan Kyayonka was in the public and private spheres of his influence. So confident, courageous, resilient, determined and loaded with integrity was the man whom many will continue to learn from even though he is long gone, thanks to his wife who brings him to life in her maiden book on leadership.
I was particularly struck by Ivan’s intentionality on nurturing other leaders just as he had been raised to the top. This book brings out stark realities that often pass unnoticed in society. Kyayonka’s public and private successes were harmoniously intertwined with his social side as a very loving son, sibling, husband, and father. So high up there, yet so down to earth in equal measure! Which aspiring leader would not want to emulate such leadership?
I applaud Christine for bringing to the fore that even the strongest of men get past numerous tests, but only the most resilient can cross oceans and be counted among the numbers. Repetitive adversity – including that of his own beloved daughter, Eleanor – and struggles with poor health at the prime of his life and career did not deter Ivan from giving his best as a leader. What inspiration! What courage! What a leader! I celebrate his very supportive wife, Christine, for standing with him through thick and thin. The Fearless Leader is a book worth reading by all who desire to know what strings to pull in good and tough times. May God remember your sacrifices, my dear sister, for selflessly sharing such a treasure with the rest of the world.
Christine’s book gives me a glimpse into the man my brother was in his home. Having grown up with him and been a close friend and a confidant, the book gave me snippets and parts of Ivan I never knew. It gave me a look into Ivan the boss… Ivan the Father, and Ivan the husband. While I had been around when he achieved all these tittles,there were bits I didn’t know and Christine portrayed them beautifully.
The book is a biography of my friend and one of greatest men that ever walked in this earth
“The fearless leader “by Christine Kyayonka is a well documented book bringing out the legacy of Ivan; the man with a mission for impactful corporate leadership and governance that inspires other leaders more so the young generation in the corporate world. The story brings out special tributes of Ivan Kyayonka as a leader and husband that had impact and influence on his family characters of integrity and humility. The book is a befitting tribute to Ivan written by his wife Christine that comes out seven years in December 2022 after the demise of Ivan. Christines resolve, determination, memories and motivation is of a lady who lost her husband, and yet had a rare courage to document her husbands legacy inspires many- Harriet .
Very well written story about a resilient leader, Mr Kyayonka.
Amidst adversity and grief, Christine manages to weave together a powerful story.
I thank Christine for changing and inspiring me both leadership and marriage matters using this book. I read this book and iam now in the second round of reading this book. Thank Christine #The Fearless leader. Inspiring legacy of Ivan Kyayonka.
God connected me to Christine through my job as an Insurance Salesman close to 5 years ago. I later discovered she’s a born again just like myself and since then, we are totally brother and sister. Christine you are just an amazing and blessed woman. I’m happy for this step and always PROUD of you my darling sister.
The book is well-written and inspiring. Once you pick it up and begin reading, it is hard to put it down. It is Christine’s real story. She brings out the joy and pain in her life, which makes her story real. In life, the two realities exist. A reader gets elated when she writes about the joyous part of her life and is saddened when she turns to the painful part. The pain is palpable, a reader feels it. But also the joy lifts a reader’s spirit. When you finally complete reading, you close your eyes and say what a story! Then you conclude, God has seen her through this and she is still alive so we return thanks to Him. And also thank Him for Christine’s courage to write especially about the pain.
The book is a good read.
Thanks Auntie Christine for writing this lovely book. Its very inspiring, with alot to learn especially those leading or intend to lead others. His selflessness and kindness was expectational. A must read!!!
It’s supposed to be a biography, but this is simply by far, one of the most instructive books on the subject of leadership as a basic human trait. We learn so much from the life of Ivan, an outlier leader whose presence in all leadership positions left a mark in the corporate world, in Uganda and in Africa at large. This is a well written book, Ivan indeed is a great loss to us. I recommend all leaders and leadership institutes to stock this. Christine has written a masterpiece.
A very brilliant master piece written from the heart. Every leader especially upcoming ones should read and read. Defines bravery from both the author and the one to whom tribute is paid.
Thank you Mrs Kyayonka for sharing your beloved with us all. In this book I got to know not only the great man Mr Ivan Kyayonka was but also his heart and the things that drove him. I was inspired and celebrate him. The book is rich for anyone in organizational leadership and one can even read different chapters independently from each other without feeling disconnected. Christine’s writing is very captivating and as you read you get to see that her work is thorough and thoughtful. Its also clear in this book that relationship and service to God are important to Mrs Christine Kyayonka. I hope this book reaches many many people.
What an inspiring leader. Great read 👏🏻
I’m biased because this is a book about my father’s life, written by my incredible mother. That said, this is literary masterpiece that more than does justice to an incredible life. I’m grateful for the many lessons in leadership, love, kindness and family this book imparts and that they are in print for many generations to continue to benefit.
My name is Eng. George Mabweijano. I worked under the late Ivan Kyayonka for many years at Shell Uganda, reporting directly to him, and I can testify that he was not only an outstanding manager, but an extraordinary person as well. His widow Christine has written a brilliant tribute to him, in that it highlights some of the more personal aspects to the man, which help us to better understand what made him such a distinguished and accomplished person. Definitely, a very motivational piece of writing, and a fitting tribute to Ivan.
Congratulations Auntie Christine!!
We thank God for the far He has brought you and for this nomination in particular!
The book is a reflection of true love, forgiveness, selflessness and meaningful relationships. Iam glad to have witnessed its launch and thankful for the lessons learnt.
I encourage those that haven’t read it, to do so.
God bless you and wish you all the best for the future. 🙏🏾
Glory to God and Bravo! Were it not God’s grace upon you those great memoirs of uncle lvan could possibly have not gone the great milestone that you have achieved through your input.
The pain and sometimes maybe procrastination you may have endured to achieve this piece of work is beyond any human expression. It’s a legacy to reckon with for your posterity to fourth generation.
Dear you and uncle lvan were such a match you both love to help and make people better than you find them l am sure he could have tried to do what you still do.
I cannot wait to read your next book. Cheers.l
Since my academic years at Kyambogo University, I have come to know you as one of the hard-working Christian women who has given many young people the opportunity to maximise their potential, to be open minded, and to live their talk. Thank you for living and writing your story. Your energy, dedication, and sacrifice are clearly reflected in your amazing book.
As a young woman in the early years of marriage and trying to forge a path in the world, this book was an invaluable read, It gave me hope for the future, recognizing that life is truly a journey and that nothing is to great for our dear Lord 🙏 to handle. I could go and on but it was honour to be there when it was launched and was so happy to read it till the very end. My dear Christine thank you 😊
Ivan, being your husband, could have led to subjective writing. But you wrote the Fearless Leader with such honesty and courage, making it an inspiring read.
This is has been a great inspiration to me.Thank you dear for educating the world and inspiring people to become great leaders like Uncle was👏👏👏
I have known Christine for more than ten years. Our life has been a journey of walking in each other’s shoes. Reading the book revealed many more facets of my friend.
The story is told meticulously yet lightheatedly. It has taught me value of relationships especially significant others in my life.
Christine in this book shows balance in life is achievable when we trust God! She promised to serve God to the end and this book is a major landmark in this journey.
Well done my accountability buddy.
Grace Christine Obonyo Kyayonka’s book on the Fearless Leader clearly expresses the humility of a great leader and mentor with a deep desire to transform the world. Eng. Ivan was truly a blessed man because he blessed other people.
Thank you Chrisine for taking the time to write your husbands life story. It’s so inspiring. What a courageous , passionate man He was.
May God help us too to leave a mark for the generations to come.
Congratulations Christian and may the Lord do you good!
Christine. Go girl. Use all your talents girl. Stay blessed.
Go Christine Go👌🏿We wish you all the best.🙏🏿👍🏿
Christine Obonyo’s memoirs of her life with her husband brought to life the joys and struggles of life in general and how to anchor your life to meaningful values and God. Thank you for letting us share your life..we await the next book!
This is amazing work , weldone auntie Christine
Well done Christine