Daily Monitor
Sunday May 16 2021
Summary
Free bird: For Eldard Muhangisa, retirement was an opportunity to concentrate on upcountry projects, writes Zadock Amanyisa.
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During his days in public service as a teacher, Eldard Muhangisa, now 65 years old, preferred working in rural areas. This, he attributes to having been raised in a humble family. He would either walk or ride a bicycle.
His colleagues called him insane because they felt he needed to change environment; go to the urban areas and enjoy a styled-up life. They fantasised a luxurious life.
“They looked at my standard of living as so low and undeserving, but I persevered. My humble lifestyle gave me an opportunity to be near home, save and invest in fixed assets in preparation for retirement,” says Muhangisa.