22-year-old Lady who worked as a bricklayer to pay her school fees finally becomes successful, bags degree from university
"I looked at my background and swore never to give up," Mbabazi recounted. Despite facing hardships such as people taking her bricks without payment, she remained resolute in her pursuit of education.
AKACHI NOEL 
Sharon Mbabazi, a resilient 22-year-old from Uganda, has achieved academic success by graduating from Muteesa I Royal University in Masaka. Mbabazi's remarkable journey involved working as a brickmaker and bricklayer to overcome financial challenges and fulfill her dream of obtaining a degree.
The difficulties began when Mbabazi lost her mother at the tender age of 5, leaving her to face numerous obstacles. Undeterred by societal judgments and taunts from her village peers, who mocked her for being unable to pay school fees, Mbabazi turned adversity into determination. She took up brickmaking to earn a living and pursued her education against all odds.
"I looked at my background and swore never to give up," Mbabazi recounted. Despite facing hardships such as people taking her bricks without payment, she remained resolute in her pursuit of education.
Graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication, Mbabazi's inspiring story caught the attention of her classmates, including Aaron Mbwali, who described her as hardworking and unafraid to try new things. "She has been a Challenger to us and always wanted to try out new things. She didn’t mind about those who bullied her over brick laying," Mbwali shared.
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In a triumphant turn of events, Mbabazi has ventured into entrepreneurship, establishing a furniture store. Her determination has not only led to personal success but has also resulted in providing employment opportunities. Mbabazi now shares her story as a testament to the upcoming generation, urging them to work hard and persevere in the face of challenges.
This inspiring narrative echoes other stories of individuals overcoming obstacles to achieve academic and professional success, such as the recent account of Idris, a former security gateman at a bank who worked his way to becoming a decorated banker after earning his Bachelor’s degree.
