Miriam Tarinyeba Tusubira, the CEO of Infotrust, and her husband, JB Halera, the CEO of JB’s Tailored Fashionz, say criticism has changed the way they handle some of their charity work.
The popular Ugandan couple has faced accusations of seeking publicity whenever they help people in front of cameras, and they say that is one reason they now keep much of their assistance away from the public eye.
Speaking about the criticism, the two recalled the support they offered to the Ugandan dance group Muwunya Boys and the “Kabaka Mwanga” viral sensation, Luyinda Junior, saying people accused them of showing off on both occasions.
When we helped Kabaka Mwanga and the Muwunya boys, people called it showing off. That is why, nowadays, we help even people who are not in the limelight. We do not even show them on camera.
Miriam and JB say they continue to help many people who are neither public figures nor in the limelight, without bringing cameras along.
For them, the important part is helping from the heart, whether the public sees it or not.
The pair also shared a lighter update about Luyinda, revealing that he could soon introduce his partner to his family.
They joked that people should prepare themselves because they might soon be called upon to support his introduction ceremony.
JB also spoke about his relationship with Miriam, saying their connection goes beyond friendship.
He explained that they are business partners who treat each other’s businesses as their own and work closely together.
Miriam’s business is my business, and my business is hers. That is why we work hand in hand.
For Miriam and JB, the cameras may no longer follow every act of kindness, but they say their work of helping others continues.