The fear of failing his small children after being away from them for almost three years kept a Ugandan researcher and doctoral graduate on his toes.
But it is painful, says Amon Mwiine, when his two-year-old son Aaron – whom he had last seen as a newborn – refers to him as ‘uncle’ and not dad.
However, his sacrifice has paid off, and he has been awarded his PhD in sociology from Stellenbosch University.