Dr Mwinyoglee challenges readers to find purpose

"THE decision to write Set Apart came from a calling deep within me," said Dr Kony Marlis Mwinyoglee.

- LUTHO PASIYA

IN HER memoir Set Apart, Dr Mwinyoglee takes readers on a journey of self-discovery, faith and purpose across continents and cultures.

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"Growing up, I learned much from being told stories. I wanted to leave a legacy where people's lives would continually be transformed and uplifted through my story."

In her memoir Set Apart, Dr Mwinyoglee takes readers on a journey of self-discovery, faith and purpose across continents and cultures.

Born in Lubumbashi, then part of Zaire and raised in Kalenda among the Kanyok people, she reflects on the values and lessons that shaped her early life.

Central to her story is her admiration for her father, Dr Ilung, whose dedication to education, healthcare and community development left a lasting impact on Kalenda.

She recalled the teamwork she witnessed between her parents and the Diocese of Luiza, which instilled in her a sense of purpose and service.

Dr Mwinyoglee's narrative explores the tension of growing up between worlds - African and Western, spiritual and scientific.

She writes about being labeled "different", "odd" or a "black sheep" in a society that often prioritises conformity. Yet she reframes these experiences, showing that being set apart is not a mark of shame but a divine distinction.

"Each move in my life initiated a new experience that became pivotal," she shared.