Triumph Over Adversity

Born in Bushenyi, Western Uganda, in the early 1950s, with a strong Christian and traditional African upbringing, Joyce went to Gayaza High School, Makerere University for BSc, Agriculture, University of Saskatchewan, Canada for MSc, Food Science, and a doctorate at University of Reading, UK. She is Uganda's first woman professor in Food Science and Nutrition and founder - School of Food Technology, Nutrition and Bio-Engineering at Makerere University. Joyce represented Africa for six years on the Board of International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) based in the Philippines. In 2023 she was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Science by the University of Reading for her work as the "Mother" of Food Science and Nutrition in Uganda. She was High Commissioner of Uganda to the UK and Ireland; Australia and New Zealand; and currently India, Singapore, and Sri Lanka. Joyce is married to Dr Joseph Kikafunda and they have six children.A riveting read, this collection of empowering and heart-touching, personal stories about an iconic leader radiates energy and inspiration. The most impactful, grounded and humble global diplomat I've ever met, Joyce continues to achieve surprise accolades and praises that she wholly deserves. A celebrity in her own right, she consistently puts the interests of others ahead of her own. I salute Joyce for her integrity, sincerity, loyalty and dignity and for sharing this powerful personal bible with us. A must read for people of all gender and ages. -Dhiren Katwa - Journalist, United KingdomJoyce has given us a compelling, very educative and easy-to-read narrative that is highly recommended to all who desire the prosperity of the human race She has explored her excellent academic prowess, deep, personal life story and diplomacy to communicate the role of hope, faith, grace and hard work in diligently finding pathways to overcome almost all of life's challenges. -Dr Olatunde Oluwatola - FNIFST NigeriaJoyce demystifies life's blockades like poverty, deprivation and childlessness! She ingeniously navigates from the coffee plantation of a remote rural village to the prestigious Gayaza High School and to Makerere University earning a First Class Honours degree. Professionally, she rises through the ranks, becoming a reputed professor. Today she is a top-notch diplomat. Neither the piercing pain of losing her loved ones nor social stigma denied her the cherished crown of motherhood! Self-determination encased in the "Never Give up" spirit propelled her to unequalled heights -Dr Mary Rwakaikara Silver - Senior Academician, Uganda