From Market Walks to Global Movement: One Woman's Journey of Walking, Talking, and Connecting

2025-06-04 06:00:20.626

In the 1980s, the author's childhood in Kampala, Uganda, involved daily walks to school, church, and market, fostering a love for walking. Years later, this love evolved into rigorous mountain climbing training with friends. In 2022, a 100-day walking challenge reignited her passion, leading to daily walks with influential figures like former Ugandan MP Miria Matembe. These walks became coaching sessions and eventually the foundation for "Walk.Talk.Connect," a platform using walks to build relationships and advocate for causes. The initiative expanded rapidly, involving diverse individuals from various backgrounds and locations. The author uses her walks to highlight Kampala's pedestrian-unfriendly environment and to champion women's rights and inclusion. "Walk.Talk.Connect" is described as a platform, practice, and path to weave relationships, ideas, and communities, fueled by gratitude and a commitment to connection.