Born to a Christian family, which put a great deal of emphasis on education,[1] Katie, a Ganda,[2] attended Gayaza High School, later teaching home economics there.
[4] The YWCA was founded in 1855 and was a social movement that regards such things as civil rights and freedom of women.
The center provided support and encouragement for the education of girls and Katie ran a preschool, as well.
Katie also served as an interpreter for Mary Ainsworth during her work with Ugandan mothers.
[6] Katie had a strong passion for children, which led her to become the founder of a childcare organization from her home.