Resort 29 is home to a series of GLI conferences & initiatives in East Africa.
A trip to East Africa with GLI always culminates with some sort of programming or conference at Resort 29. Outside organizations and groups in Uganda are also able to book Resort 29 for their staff retreats and conferences.
Raymond Bokua
Manager
From: Rwakaraba Village, Kabale
Favorite things to do:
I enjoy leadership.
I like making new friends and of course keeping the old ones.
I love playing and watching soccer.
I am a technology enthusiast and I dream of developing my own app.
Sharon Niwenshuti
Receptionist
From: Kisoro District
Favorite things to do:
I enjoy learning new things that are helpful to me.
I also like watching adventure movies.
Getting to know new friends.
I love kids.
“My favorite thing about working at Resort 29 is having time to communicate and engage with the villages of Lake Bunyonyi!”
John Twebaze
Head Chef
From: Nyamicucu Village, Kabale
Favorite things to do:
I enjoy cooking and learning to cook more dishes.
I also enjoy farming.
I like teaching cooking skills to other people.
I enjoy helping the people in my community.
Hannington Bumari
Bartender & General Cashier
From: Muruhinga Village, Kabale
Favorite things to do:
I like gaining more entrepreneurship skills to start a business in future.
I also enjoy agriculture/farming.
I like learning how to drive so I can become a good tour operator and guide.
Gilbert Biromumeisho
Waiter
From: Rubaya Village, Kabale
Favorite things to do:
I enjoy making new friends.
Studying entrepreneurship to start my own business.
I like sharing ideas with other people.
I also like helping people in my community.
“My favorite thing about working at Resort 29 is feeling proud about the progress at the Model Farm!”
Elias Bataringaya
Model Farm Coordinator
From: Murandi Village, Rubanda
Favorite things to do:
I like running businesses!
I like to build houses.
I like to take care of my farm animals.
Bright Kiboneire
Recreation Coordinator
From: Kagunga Village, Kabale
Favorite things to do:
I like learning how to drive.
I enjoy guiding tourists.
I like sports.
I enjoy swimming.
I also love supporting my community.
Alex Thursday
Housekeeper
From: Kiraaro Village, Kabale
Favorite things to do:
I enjoy agriculture.
I like preaching and praying for sick people in my village.
I like to be exemplary in my home town.
Business.
“My favorite thing about working at Resort 29 is that we have the chance to engage ourselves in our communities!”
Lilian Kyarisiima
Assistant Chef
From: Ihanga Village, Kabale
Favorite things to do:
I enjoy cooking and am excited to learn new dishes.
Creating new dishes with the head chef.
Animal farming.
I like helping with house chores at home.
Thomas Barijunaki
Waiter
From: Bubaare Village, Kabale
Favorite things to do:
I like learning new skills like tour guiding.
I love being a good example in my village.
I enjoy sports, especially soccer.
I also enjoy being in church every Sunday.
Kabagambe Aggrey Dombolo
Boat Driver
From: Bushuro Village, Mugyera
Favorite things to do:
I love my boat so much.
I enjoy swimming.
I love looking after my goats and sheep when I am at home.
I like spending time with my wife and kids.
“My favorite thing about working at Resort 29 is that I am paid a nice salary and there are good working conditions!”
Penelope Kyoshabire
Housekeeper
From: Bufuka Village, Kabale
Favorite things to do:
I enjoy sport sports, especially volleyball.
Listening to music.
Spending time with my friends.
I love my job.
Paul Kato
Security Personnel
From: Rukoni Ruhaama, Ntungamo District
Favorite things to do:
I enjoy watching international news.
I also like gaining new skills in business.
George Kacayi
Model Farm
From: Bufundi Village, Kabale
Favorite things to do:
I enjoy sewing and repairing clothes in my village.
I go to church.
I also love listening to the news on my radio.
“My favorite thing about working at Resort 29 is that I am proud of working here!”
Rogers Kiconco
Attendant
From: Kavumo, Rubanda District
Favorite things to do:
I enjoy swimming and soccer.
I love to hike.
I like my dog Pepper Andrews.
Godfrey Kamugisha
Groundskeeper
From: Butuusi Village, Kabale
Favorite things to do:
I enjoy agriculture.
I like gaining skills to start my own business.
Isaac Besigomwe Nelson
Waiter
From: Kyabahinga Village, Rubanda District
Favorite things to do:
I like to swim and play volleyball.
I like farming.
I like gaining advice from my mentors.
“My favorite things about working at Resort 29 is that I can support my parents and siblings who are still in school!”
Jack Rwendeire
Waiter
From: Kyabahinga, Rubanda District
Favorite things to do:
I love to serve the guests.
I like to play volleyball and swim.
Julius Tumusiime
Assistant Chef
From: Muyera, Rubanda District
Favorite things to do:
I like playing soccer!
I like to farm.
I love taking care of my sheep and goats!
Kemisha Phionah
Waitress
From: Kitooma, Rubanda District
Favorite things to do:
I love being a barista.
I love being a waitress.
I am interested in business and entrepreneurship!
“My favorite thing about working at Resort 29 is that I can cook for the guests to support my children in school!”
Muhwezi Clinton
Boatman
From: Burimba, Rubanda District
Favorite things to do:
I love to play soccer.
I love to play sports.
I love to take care of my farm.
Ayebare Sharon
Housekeeper
From: Nyakabungo, Kabale District
Favorite things to do:
I like digging.
I love to run my small business.
I like helping my friends.
Lydia Natukunda
Assistant Chef
From: Kagarama, Kabale District
Favorite things to do:
I like to work with Resort 29.
I like playing sports.
I like to build new friendships!
Mathias Niwagaba
Model Farm Coordinator
From: Burimba, Kabale District
Favorite things to do:
I like to work on business.
I like to build houses.
I like to work with bees!
Godwin Turyahikayo
Housekeeper
From: Murungu, Kabale District
Favorite things to do:
I like business when I have freetime.
I like to relax.
I like to go hiking.
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Resort 29 is an international space for students, community leaders, and global travelers to come together, relax, reflect, and engage in innovative dialogue about complex social issues.