While we were visiting our incredible team in Uganda, we were able to spend more time with other staff members who work behind the scenes to manifest the mission of Sseko! We are super excited to introduce you to our Supporting Staff through this blog post!
GEOFFREY
ROLE AT SSEKO UG:
Production Manager
EMPLOYED SINCE:
October 2018
WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT WORKING AT SSEKO?
I love leading a team of brilliant women and getting to the source of providing for families in our community. I get a lot of satisfaction in my work knowing that we provide high-quality products for our customers all around the world. Second, I am passionate about the operations side of my work and further developing our cost efficiency and quality compliance so we remain a competitive product on a global market.
TELL US MORE ABOUT YOUR LIFE!
I was born across the source of the Nile, in the Easter Region in a district called Iganga. I have been married to a lovely woman named Harriet for four years. She works diligently at her job as an auditor and banker at Echo Bank. I have two boys named Timon who is 2 years old and Tiras who is 1 year old.
JACKLINE
ROLE AT SSEKO UG:
Cleaning
EMPLOYED SINCE:
September 2018
WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT WORKING AT SSEKO?
I am very thankful for Sseko because they treat me well and pay me regularly and on time, which is uncommon for many Ugandan employees who belong to other companies. I am inspired by the women here that are so hard-working. I also love how beautiful and clean the Sseko workshop is!
TELL US MORE ABOUT YOUR LIFE!
I was born in Northern Uganda. I am “team no boys” and currently do not have any children. When I am not at the workshop, I love to watch movies and spend time with my friends. My favorite film is the Titanic, which I watch at least once a month.
MARIAM
ROLE AT SSEKO UG:
Cleaning
EMPLOYED SINCE:
April 2018
WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT WORKING AT SSEKO?
I love working at Sseko because they pay on time and I feel very supported by the team.
TELL US MORE ABOUT YOUR LIFE!
I am from the Kayunga District in Central Uganda. I am a single mother with two kids — Fazil who is 11 years old and Faisal who is 9. While I am working, my kids attend our local school. They are also cared for by my mother and sister who live close to the workshop in Kampala. I enjoy listening to all kinds of music but I do not dance.
WAISWA
ROLE AT SSEKO UG:
Evening Guard
EMPLOYED SINCE:
January 2019
WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT WORKING AT SSEKO?
I enjoy my work very much as the evening guard at the workshop. Sseko treats me very well and I love the working environment here. I feel very supported by the staff and managers that I work with every day.
TELL US MORE ABOUT YOUR LIFE!
I was born in Jinga, Uganda, which is about 80 kilometers away from our workshop in Kampala. I have been married to a woman named Eva since 2014. I have four children: Samuel (15 years), Babirye (12 years), Fred (10 years), and Harriet (10 years).
JOEL
ROLE AT SSEKO UG:
Supporting Guard
EMPLOYED SINCE:
January 2019
WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT WORKING AT SSEKO?
I love working with the people here at Sseko. I am thankful for the opportunity I have at Sseko because I can now look towards a bright future that will shine. My job here helps me to earn the funds I need to send money home to my brothers and sisters since we do not have living parents to support them.
TELL US MORE ABOUT YOUR LIFE!
I was raised in Northeastern Uganda — 300 kilometers away in the Sorodi District. I enjoy meeting with people to tell stories and discuss world events and politics.