Pursuing a doctorate is described as enduring daring adventure by Ghanaian scholar Lailah Akita. This year, I will be graduating with a Doctoral in Business administration (DBA). I confirm that my doctoral journey has been puzzling yet stimulating and fulfilling. The journey has had its challenges and its joys too. I have no single word or phrase to describe the experience I have had for the last four years. I take this opportunity to sincerely acknowledge the support I have received from the Doctoral Association of Eastern Africa (DAEA) in the last two years. Both my fellow doctoral students and the professors at DAEA have been a strong pillar during the doctoral journal. Being part of DAEA has made my doctoral journey less strenuous. I wish to specially point out that attending the DAEA colloquiums and retreats has been very beneficial. In addition to broadening my thinking, clarifying many aspects of the doctoral research, these forums have grown my networks. I have especially gained expansive knowledge on statistical analysis and on publishing. The network of professors with various strengths has been very useful as most of them were just a call away. The opportunity to make presentations about my research during the DAEA forums has also been helpful. I was able to gain deep insights that I believe have made my research much better. Finally I have received a lot of encouragement from the DAEA executive director. When the going seemed tough and I felt like giving up she propped me up.