East or West: Sam’s Maiden Return to Bwera

By Author Yesigye Brian

The journey to Bwera, Kasese District, Sam Bright Muhindo’s home is a trip to remember, filled with shock, agony, and ecstasy,

It is just 2 months away from the mission to change his life at Namuwaya Education Centre where he joined Baby Class, he received a heroic welcome from friends, neighbors, and other admirers, but there was nobody to receive him from his house.

The 6-year-old Sam and a team from the Bravo Shoes Community Support Organisation endured the early morning dew to return Muhindo to Kasese to check on his dearest family.

It is either routine or transformation, the dancing hero, does not sleep along the long the way, it was hardly an hour on the road and by 6:00 AM, Sam requested his Holiday Package and with the help of his “soul” sister, Irunga Charlene (Pinky) he executed it very well.

The ever ‘Jolly’ Muhindo (The first boy in his family dominated by girls) does not stop amazing when it comes to dancing. Along the way, Sam gave his pals the company they deserve, his signature dance. Sam is a glory to watch! Hundreds of his fans all over the world prayed to see Sam again.

Among the lucky ones was a South African lady who had a long chat with Sam via WhatsApp, they talked about many things including a probable visit to Uganda. Lusanda Adonis is Sam’s admirer and a great friend, they share a lot of fun whenever a chance could pop in, this time around on a Whatsapp video call, Lusanda had to sing for Sam on request and Sam had to return the favor while reciting baby class songs like Big Elephant and Head, Shoulders….knees….(Parts of the Body).

Lusanda gave Sam a video tour of her house and even introduced Sam to her noisy dogs in the background after his curiosity about the noise in their private talk.

After reaching Mbarara, Sam met another fun, Marion Kabasiita Akatuhwera, who hosted Sam and his team with a heavy breakfast at Food Mart Restaurant. The two hugged each other as if they had met before.

“I found myself so attached to him and am very excited meeting him for the very first time. He is favored, whenever they post something, he has a lot of following.” she expressed.

Marion called upon people to come on board and support Bravo Shoes Community Support Organisation before he commended Pinky for being a good sister to Sam.

Shock at Sam’s Home, Nobody is Home.

Despite the heroic welcome from the village and his friends, Sam didn’t catch any of his family members at home. He deliberately wanted to surprise them but none of his parents or his siblings were either home or their known place of work.

Upon reaching the old dilapidated house, Sam was home, he reached out to the door, opened checked in, and nobody was home. The little wonder had carried with him some gifts which were sponsored by a social media follower, Ben Gavin.

Sam treated his old friends with a round of sweets and biscuits, the old and the young, and all of them equally got served. In his maiden speech to his friends all over the world, Sam chose to speak in English and also shared what he has achieved in school for the last two and half months, slightly later than the normal school calendar but he had something to account for to show them that not only his healthy look changed but also he could speak some good English though he mixes with 3 languages (English, Luganda, and Lukhonzo) while communicating.

Finally, his father returns home, he said he was from work and when he was asked about Sam’s mother and his siblings, Katsumbyo Julius replied that there was a wedding in the village which his wife dared not to miss.

After seeing his father, both could not hide their joy and happiness, it was time for Sam and his team to rest after a long journey. The young boy could not wait to meet his mother the following day but he had to rest.

So we went to rest to prepare for another day.