Ugandan Chef Jonathan Walinda Wows California with African-Inspired Bakes

Faith of a Child Foundation Saves Ugandan Babies

The Faith of a Child Foundation has saved more than 500 babies in Uganda from disease, malnourishment and abandonment since it was founded in 2018. Projects have ranged from construction of a new building for severely malnourished babies to loaning money to a group of women to start a trucking business. The live-saving works continues in the face of widespread persecution of Christians in the African nation. The trucking business paid back its l…

Ugandan chef Jonathan Walinda wows California with African-inspired bakes

At 23, Jonathan Walinda from Uganda is turning heads in the bakery world with his unique mix of African tastes and modern baking flair. Born in 2001, he grew up surrounded by the bold spices and warm traditions of Ugandan home cooking. His parents, Norah Namuddu and Francis Walinda, taught him how to blend flavours with care. Alongside his sister, he learned that food brings people together and creates lasting memories. From a young age, Jonatha…