Communication expert and media trainer Hinn Welamond Walubengo has shared how a childhood marked by curiosity, repeated school transfers, and constant punishment inspired his current mission. Speaking on Obinna TV, he revisited his own upbringing to explain how his expressive nature was constantly misunderstood by the adults in his life.
"I was so expressive and talkative, and that opportunity to speak haikua and wa confused me into being a noisemaker,"
1. A Curious Mind in a Rigid Environment
He described himself as an expressive child whose behavior was often mistaken for making unnecessary noise. Lacking platforms such as debate clubs during primary school, he found it difficult to express himself in ways that adults considered acceptable.
According to Walubengo, his father worked as a police officer while his mother was a teacher, leaving them with little time to engage with his endless questions.
He recalled one particular incident after listening to the song "Abortion Is a Crime." Curious about the meaning of abortion, he asked his mother for an explanation. Instead of receiving an answer, she became upset and later transferred him to a school in western Kenya because she believed he was being negatively influenced.
"I remember nikiwa class 5 i came and asked my mother what abortion was na akajam na nikawa transferred to Ushago coz mum was like huyu mtoi anaharibika haraka."
The transfers continued throughout his childhood. In western Kenya, Walubengo was repeatedly punished for talking too much and being perceived as disruptive. He described the punishments as harsh and said they only made him more rebellious. He was later moved to another school run by one of his aunts, but the disciplinary issues persisted.
"Hio pekee kuchapwa ikafanya nikakua rebellious, at my auntys school watu wakichapwa viboko tatu me nachapwa sita coz my aunty is a headteacher, and my uncle is a teacher as well, but hio ilifanya nikaresent shule, walimu and all."
His father consistently sided with teachers whenever he was punished, a pattern he said strengthened his feelings of resentment and rebellion during his formative years.
"I remember kuna time mzae alikuja akapea teacher punch akamwambia ichungie huyu mtoto which meant id be punished kila time."
2. Finding a Voice and a Mentor
Walubengo explained that his experience changed significantly after joining high school, where he was finally allowed to participate in public speaking competitions. Winning one of the contests gave him confidence and allowed him to channel his expressive nature positively.
Another turning point came in Form Two when he met Pastor T. According to Hinn , the pastor spoke about issues that closely reflected his own experiences and became the first person who openly discussed matters he personally related to.
3. Creating a Haven for Misunderstood Children
Drawing from those deeply personal experiences, Walubengo now runs a school designed to support children who are frequently labeled as rude, difficult, or problematic. Rather than immediately punishing or writing them off as troublesome, the school aims to understand these learners and recognize how they naturally express themselves.
He explained that many of the children society deems difficult simply require guidance and a supportive environment. By providing the space he never had as a child, his school ensures that these unique personalities are nurtured instead of suppressed, transforming what society often mistakes for "rebellion" into purposeful growth.
