From Dirt to Destiny

The Rise of the African Dream

Kayumba David

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Kayumba David
16 June 2025

Self-help & personal development; Advice on careers & achieving success; Dreams & their interpretation

What if your exile wasn't your end-but the beginning of your purpose?

In this powerful and soul-stirring memoir, Kayumba David tells the remarkable true story of leaving Europe behind-not in defeat, but in defiance-to return to his Ugandan village and build a life of dignity, legacy, and hope through dairy farming.

From Dirt to Destiny: The Rise of the African Dream is not just about agriculture. It's about reclaiming agency in a world that tells Africans to dream elsewhere. Through moments of struggle, self-discovery, and quiet triumph, Kayumba chronicles his journey from disillusionment in foreign lands to building a thriving enterprise on African soil-proving that true wealth lies not in escape, but in cultivation.

With bold honesty and critical insight, he challenges exploitative aid models, questions religious and political oppression, and calls on Africa's youth to look inward-not outward-for transformation.

This is more than a personal journey. It is a manifesto for a continent. A reminder that the African Dream is not a myth-but a mission.

For every reader yearning to return home-literally or spiritually-this book will ignite your courage to begin.

By: Kayumba David
Imprint: Kayumba David
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 5mm
Weight: 95g
ISBN: 9798231980895
Pages: 74
Publication Date: 16 June 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Kayumba David is an accomplished author known for his works that span across themes of spirituality, African experiences, and healthcare chaplaincy. His writings often delve into profound social, political, and personal subjects. One of his notable works is ""Visas: The Irony of Freedom"", where he critiques the paradoxes faced by many Africans regarding international travel and freedom He also authored ""Hope and Healing: A Chaplain's Handbook,"" which reflects on his experiences as a chaplain and emphasizes the importance of compassion and spiritual care in healthcare and prison environments Kayumba's works reflect his personal journey through theological study and lay ministry, having faced challenges within religious institutions, especially during his time in Belgium, where he became an advocate for open theological debate His contributions in literature offer insights into African realities, the complexities of modern spirituality, and the role of chaplaincy in emotional healing.

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From Dirt to Destiny

The Rise of the African Dream

Kayumba David

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