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As time went on, I got good at building websites for local businesses, each project proving my self-taught skills.

But my dream of joining a major tech company seemed unreachable. Rejections piled up, all due to my academic background and self-doubt crept in.

Then, a turning point. A friend I had shared my knowledge with landed a job at a promising startup in Kampala. He believed in me and recommended me. For five years now, I've been working remotely for that very company. They saw the potential in passionate, self-taught talent.

But my heart is saddened by the millions in Uganda and the world facing the same challenges.

That's why I am sharing my knowledge on this platform and other social platforms.

My expertise is in PHP, JavaScript, WordPress, Technical Writing and business leadership.

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