My Journey from Cleaner to Company Manager!! A True Story of Hope

My name is Joseph Kasirye, and I come from Mukono, Uganda. For several years, I worked as a cleaner at a private logistics company located in Kampala. My duties were basic but demanding—sweeping the floors, emptying rubbish bins, and washing the office windows every morning before the rest of the staff arrived. I took up the job in 2015, a year after completing my Senior Four. I couldn’t continue with school because my parents didn’t have the money for fees, so getting that cleaning job felt like a gift.

I was always on time and treated everyone with respect. I put more effort into my work than anyone else. While other cleaners would leave early, I often stayed behind to mop the floors again or tidy up the storeroom. I never complained, even when told to scrub the washrooms or sweep the compound under the hot sun. I believed that if I remained committed, someone would notice me and maybe give me a chance to work in the office. But nothing changed for six years. In fact, others were hired and promoted ahead of me. Some even asked me to clean their desks. It was painful, but I said nothing. To read more, tap here