Blog | Come One, Kampala

2024 - Living In The Wild

As 2024 arrives, I’m committed to leaning into life as it unfolds. This will mean encountering great, encouraging things as well as...

Sally Leist

Jan 1, 20242 min read

Happy Anniversary

Today is our 29th Wedding anniversary! We celebrated a bit early. My favorite food is Ethiopian. Scott was travelling to Ethiopia last...

Sally Leist

Nov 12, 20232 min read

Ugandan Drive-Thru

Scott discussing politics with the toilet paper salesmen! Driving in Kampala is a feast for the senses. Not just the driving part, which...

Scott Leist

Oct 31, 20233 min read

A Rwandan Original

Scott is travelling to Rwanda more and more. This week he had to stay in a new hotel as life in Kigali is booming and his normal hotels...

Sally Leist

Oct 25, 20231 min read

The Hands of Friendship

While we’re in Uganda for Scott’s work, I’ve had the honor of meeting and building deep friendships with women who are also considered,...

Sally Leist

Oct 20, 20232 min read

Why I Do This!

Lots of leaders love to be up front and revel in the big dinners, celebrations, and head table optics. Scott could really care less about...

Sally Leist

Oct 9, 20232 min read

A Station Tour

We were able to sneak back to the U.S. for a bit of time. I spent a week in Vancouver, WA with my folks while my mom had hip replacement...

Sally Leist

Sep 26, 20232 min read

Mr. and Mrs. Scott Go On Vacation

Work in Uganda and Rwanda has been progressing at a furious pace over the past few months. So, once we had the interns tucked snugly...

Scott Leist

Aug 8, 20234 min read

Big Sal

After 9 amazing weeks together – the law school interns have headed back to the US. We loved having them. They worked hard. We shared...

Sally Leist

Aug 4, 20231 min read

Young Life Africa Celebration

This past week, Young Life staff from all over Africa, convened in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania with a number of U.S. staff and supporters. ...

Sally Leist

Jul 23, 20233 min read

61 Inmates Released

- Scott introduces My Lord, The Hon. Judge John Erlick to key Ugandan Judges. - My view from the "Secretariate" table in Mbarara Prison. ...

Sally Leist

Jul 8, 20232 min read

Terror Attack

This past weekend, a terrorist attack in Western Uganda made international headlines! NY Post - Uganda Attack At least 41 people at a...

Sally Leist

Jun 23, 20232 min read

Peeps Away

On February 21st of this year, my dear friend, Nancy Klicker, mailed a little package to our PO Box in Kampala. Nancy does this annually...

Sally Leist

Jun 14, 20232 min read

Our Summer Commission

One of our greatest joys in working in Uganda and Rwanda is having the opportunity to welcome a number of U.S. Legal Fellows each summer....

Sally Leist

Jun 3, 20234 min read

Two Moves and A Graduation

A planned two-week trip back to the U.S. for Anna’s college graduation stretched into two big moves for our girls and a few extra days...

Sally Leist

May 26, 20233 min read

Wandering in the Serengeti

There is nothing quite as refreshing as leaving the noise of the city to sleep under a tent in the quiet of the Serengeti. That is until...

Sally Leist

May 4, 20233 min read

Scott's Travel Hacks

Scott's only suitcase. COVID careful travelers in Doha, Qatar. Flip Flop. I (Scott) have traveled many air miles since I started coming...

Scott Leist

Apr 23, 20237 min read

Easter at Murchison Falls

My brother, David, and his wife, Susan, braved hours of travel to come make sure we are surviving in Uganda. It’s their first trip to...

Sally Leist

Apr 16, 20232 min read

You Have To Smile

Everyday scenes, questions and compelling marketing for my favorite cookie. Click the video below for a delightful musical interlude on...

Sally Leist

Apr 5, 20231 min read

Exploring with Anna

There’s nothing like going from an Ugandan Prison to the Italian Amalfi Coast in one day! We were thrilled to be able to spend Anna’s...

Sally Leist

Mar 29, 20231 min read