Amin on the SS Yoma: Lessons from the Kitchen

In this episode, we explore a lesser-known chapter of Idi Amin’s
life—his time aboard the SS Yoma during World War II. As a
kitchen hand, Amin peeled potatoes, cooked meals, and served the
crew, but this humble role shaped his understanding of leadership
and discipline. Join us as we uncover how Amin’s humor, charisma,
and knack for storytelling turned his time in the ship’s kitchen
into an essential stepping stone toward his rise to power.