Musinguzi Begumisa
EngineerAdvocate
Uganda
Musinguzi Begumisa is a Ugandan civil engineer and mental-health advocate. He has worked for the Uganda National Roads Authority and in private engineering consultancy and is the author of In Search of Sanity: How My Bipolar Disorder Turned into a Blessing. [1][3]
Career and work
Begumisa trained as a civil engineer and developed expertise in civil engineering, contract management, geotechnical work and materials engineering. He worked at the Uganda National Roads Authority before moving into private consultancy. [2][3]
He has also pursued further postgraduate education while continuing his engineering career. [2]
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Sources used for this profile
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Daily Monitor“Begumisa thrives with bipolar disorder” Detailed interview covering Begumisa's diagnosis, mania and depression, medication, family and social support, long-term management and reasons for sharing his story.
Daily Monitor“Begumisa's search for sanity provides relief from bipolar disorder” Earlier interview covering hospitalization at Butabika, suicidality, medication, treatment and education.
The Independent Uganda“On the road to opportunity” Covers Begumisa's engineering career, his work at the Uganda National Roads Authority and his move into private consultancy.
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Recommended books and other resources about Musinguzi Begumisa and their experiences.
- “In Search of Sanity – Musingizi's Story”Timazi Africa
Podcast conversation with Begumisa about his memoir and experience of bipolar disorder.
- “Book review: How to turn a disorder into a blessing”Daily Monitor
Review of In Search of Sanity and its treatment of bipolar disorder, stigma, treatment and faith.