By Paul Ibanda
Dr. Ronnie Uganda, known for his roles as a musician, doctor, and soldier, has lately released a new song titled ‘Singa siggwe’.
Unlike his usual love ballads, this song is a gospel track where he shares his testimony of how God has guided him from his past struggles to his current success.
In the song, Dr. Ronnie Uganda, whose real name is Ronald Mubiru, reflects on the challenges he has faced and overcome throughout his life, from childhood to the present. Despite being a soldier, he chooses to sing songs that are not related to the military, opting instead for love, inspirational, educational, and gospel music that resonates with people from all walks of life.
Dr. Ronnie Uganda is not only a talented musician but also a dedicated medical professional, a soldier, a father, and a husband.
Music journey
Dr. Ronnie Uganda reveals that despite his parents not having any musical inclination, he found inspiration in artists such as David Lutalo, Eddy Kenzo, Dan Ragga Dee, and Messach Ssemakula.
“When I was recruited in the Army, I insitantly asked my self where my talent was heading. Singing is what i loved since childhood and with no fear, I awakened my talent/ dream and started recording my music,” he told the East African Gazette during an interview.
To date, Dr. Ronnie has produced close to 32 songs in various genres, working with different producers on tracks like Sompyo, Ka Sweet, Wazalendo SACCO, UMA Anthem, and Speechless among others.
As a solo musician, he remains independent and not signed to any music record label.
Dr. Ronnie’s ultimate aspiration in the music industry is to establish the largest studio in East Africa, surpassing even the renowned Kenya-based Coke Studio. He describes himself as a versatile and multi-talented musician, with plans to uplift the singing soldiers’ family in the pipeline.
“I want us the singing soldiers also to have an impact in the entertainment circuit and the society. I have a plan of reaching out to the concerned officers and propose for a unifying body that houses both the singing soldiers and police officers, both serving and retired countrywide,” he added.
Dr. Ronnie was also named the welfare officer of the Uganda Musicians Association (UMA) by association’s President Cindy Sanyu on October 11th.
Joining the Army
After completing his medical studies, he secured a position at a clinic in Nyanama where he earned a monthly salary of ushs 80,000/=, which he found unsatisfactory.
Some time later, Dr Ronnie Uganda saw an advertisement from the Uganda Peoples Defense Forcces (UPDF) seeking new healthcare professionals.
He applied, underwent the necessary training, and eventually became a doctor in UPDF.
In 2011, he completed a year-long training at Kaweweta Training School in Nakaseke district under UPDF.
Following his training, he was officially commissioned on August 12, 2012 by HE Y K Museveni, allowing him to participate in the parade rehearsal during Uganda’s 50th independence celebration, standing in guard 24 at Kololo Airstrip.
Subsequently, he was stationed as a medical doctor in Kitgum district, where he served for four years.
Dr Ronnie has also participated in various missions in Somalia, including working at the field military hospital in Mogadishu City in 2018. Currently, he is employed at the general military hospital in Bombo
Biography
Dr. Ronnie Uganda, also known as Ronald Mubiru, was born on December 4, 1985. He grew up in a challenging environment, as he was raised neither by his father nor his mother.
At the age of four months, he says his mother left him in the care of his grandmother, possibly due to conflicts between his parents.
He attended several schools, including All Saints Academy Kibuye, St. Kizito P/S Kyengeza Mityana, St. Ambrose SS Kyengeza, and later Mityana SS Namusozi in 2003, where he completed his UACE in 2005. In 2010, he enrolled in Chemiquio Medical School and later pursued his studies at Mengo School of Clinical Officers. Currently, Dr. Ronnie Uganda is continuing his education at the University of Kisubi.
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