Why it is hard to work for Juliana – sister

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Laura Kahunde, a stage and screen actress in her own right, has said that being Juliana Kanyomozi’s Personal Assistant (PA) is not an easy job. She even wonders whether many people would manage it. Kahunde is also Juliana’s sister, the last born in the family.

"Juliana is an introvert who feels comfortable focusing on her inner thoughts and ideas rather than on external happenings. Her nature often leads to misunderstandings since introverts are naturally secretive,” Kahunde said during an exclusive interview.

She says that Juliana often retreats “to privately reflect in solitude” and some people misunderstand that. “Let me make this clear to everyone who has misunderstood my sister Juliana: she is not a bad person. Introverts are often misunderstood,” she warned.

Juliana Kanyomozi

Among the revelations was that Juliana is not a good storyteller. “Often, she begins telling a story but leaves it incomplete. When asked for more details, she may say she has forgotten them,” says Kahunde.  

She explains that she has worked easily as the singer’s personal assistant because they grew up together and recognizes that Juliana is introverted. “My education and experience in social work and counselling have been instrumental in guiding me professionally. I've learned to read people’s minds, interpret their actions, and effectively communicate and handle situations, skills that benefit how I support Juliana as well”, Laura said.

“I can observe and discern her moods. There are days when she does not communicate directly, but it's my role to understand and provide for her. I often find out what she wants not through direct communication but by intuitively reading her mind. After carefully reviewing her daily routines and preferences, I ensure I meet her needs even when she does not articulate them verbally", Kahunde said.

As the PA, Kahunde says she is responsible for scheduling her day-to-day activities and managing the calendar for all her show bookings. She also accompanies her to recording sessions.” I am always on call 24/7. I handle her phone calls, picking up incoming calls and responding to missed ones. I act as a tactful gatekeeper and diplomat. I must be discreet and confidential with all her programs and secrets. I also take on additional roles such as advising and counselling her when needed," Laura said.

Being a sister and a PA can be double trouble. One thing that gets to her are the false accusations made against her sister on social media. “My friends know not to send me posts about her. If they do, they may see a side of me they've never seen before. I want to make it clear: if anyone sees a story about my sister, please do not share it with me," she said.