Women Politicians In Uganda

"the tracking progress initiative will help in ensuring that the resettled children receive good care after they leave the homes."

"In the Elgon sub-region, we were fortunate to receive some rainfall, and people were beginning to harvest their crops, only for everything to be washed away. It's crucial that disaster responses are swift and timely."

"Thank you Honourable colleagues Members of @Parliament_Ug for standing with us on 2023 International Women's Day national celebrations in Kiruhura District. I am so much humbled."

"Referring to the devastating landslides in Bulambuli District on May 23, 2023, which claimed the lives of more than six people, I am calling for the implementation of strong mitigation policies to safeguard the lives and well-being of all citizens in the face of such tragedies."

"So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded.You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised."

"If you hear people like Buganda speaking with a loud voice, it is not because they are tribal. It is because this is at their door step"

"After I was declared winner, Sharon Nabwire (her closest competitor) said it was a mistake and demanded a recount which I still won"

"The Minister should also give us a maintenance plan on Kampala-Jinja Highway"

"I am ready to formulate a bill that will bar politicians who sire children they do not want to look after."

"We recognize that limited access to finance is one of the biggest challenges women face, particularly in marginalized communities worldwide. Financial stability is crucial to building resilience. Empowering women financially creates a ripple effect that benefits not only their families but also their communities and entire nations. Without access to financial resources, women struggle to save, grow their businesses, and lift their families out of poverty."

"Interventions for nodding disease syndrome need to be budgeted for and streamlined in the plans for the local governments"

"For the fund to be successful in alleviating poverty, the respective individuals benefiting from PDM must first change their mindset from thinking the money is a gift from the government."

"Turn yourself into a pro by recommitting daily to your lifelong goals and aspirations. Act towards your vision not later or tomorrow but now."

"Ugandans should be hopeful. Life is about being hopeful. That skepticism and noise is not good"

"My polling agents from Bugema, Nakaloke, and Bukasakya and Bungokho-Mutoto sub counties were beaten by the supporters of Nakayenze and my declaration forms destroyed. I can’t accept the results and we are going to Courts of Law to challenge this because I believe that I won the race but the Electoral Commission declared a wrong person"

"Thank you East African Civil Society Organisation. I am humbled."

"Because I was not married, most of my opponents used that against me but I won with a big margin,"

"I had to plough people’s gardens to raise additional money to contribute to school fees for myself. I began vending tomatoes in my Senior Two holidays which first got me good profit. Out of that, I later got a small stall and started dealing in other items such as vegetables"

"I am happy that the minister asked for supplementary budget and I recommend that the House gives that immediately"

"UCDA has created a supportive environment for farmers in its district by offering training and assistance to enhance coffee production. Meanwhile, other MPs, such as Gorreth Namugga (NUP, Mawogola County South), have criticized the Ministry of Agriculture, accusing it of mismanaging several projects."

"Women in Bugiri are most of the time not invited to attend district-level meetings. This is a very big challenge because they create a big impact on the local levels they represent"

"When I am coming very early, I don’t even have to bathe my baby. I just get him out of sleep, put him in his car seat, lock the vehicle and we run up to here…I attend committee meetings. I attend (the) plenary in the afternoon, so I am always there, all the time"

"i’m used to losing,I lost in NRC and CA races but continued to work for my people"

"I have a clear picture of the Benet people now, and I do apologize on behalf of the government for those that have lost their lives in the struggle.”"

"I extend my heartfelt gratitude to H.E @KagutaMuseveni for the honor and privilege of being reappointed as Minister of state for ICT in your esteemed administration. I am deeply humbled by your continued confidence in my abilities and dedication to serve our country"

"I extend my sincere gratitude for the honor of being recognized for my contributions to nurturing women in Fintech. Your acknowledgment is deeply humbling and serves as a source of encouragement for me to continue advocating for gender inclusivity and empowerment."

"As leaders we should be seen encouraging our people to embrace the Parish Development Model program and other government programs being implemented in various parts of the country."

"68% of our Ugandans are still stuck in subsistence farming meaning that they are more vulnerable to poverty. It is therefore in the interest of the government to partner with the media to enhance the dissemination of information, educate the masses especially on savings and cooperatives as a vehicle for development"

"I encourage you to leave sugarcane growing to those with bigger chunks of land. Instead, focus on commercial agriculture and avoid land fragmentation. It’s essential to process land titles to secure your ownership"

"excellent performance during her tour of duty in South Africa"

"smaller landowners should adopt more diversified and profitable agricultural practices."

"As a representative of a growing, multi-religious, multi-ethnic, multi-generational, multi-ideological constituency, I have a task of harmonizing a diverse As a global citizen, I feel at ease with Kampala residents, even those that hold divergent views and beliefs different from mine. As an activist stemming from my work in the Women’s movement, I know that the basis of human rights is simplified in the 1948 United Nations Declarations on Human Rights."

"It is true I did make a statement after appending my signature to the petition of the recommittal of the AHA in parliament that; an amendment be made to protect women against anal sex in the precincts of their marital homes!"

"After signing the recommitment of the Anti-homosexuality Act last month, I traveled to the USA for the Ugandan North American Association (UNAA) Diego, California and it was there that I was called for an interview about what is usually referred to as, the “Kill the Gays Bill” in the US, Francisco."

"The interview I had henceforth was carried out by a journalist called Michelle Meow of the TALK STREAM NETWORK about the situation on the gays in centered on the human rights issues in Uganda and was not limited to the Anti-homosexuality Act(AHA). For instance I also talked about other such as the Public Order Management Act 2013."

"Uganda is signatory to different protocols and conventions, both regional and international, on human rights, however, basic human rights are still ignored."

"Although this money is not a grant but a revolving fund, it is intended to assist the 39% of Ugandans who are actively poor, not the wealthy. However, those receiving the funds must ensure they use it responsibly and repay it, so it can continue to benefit many others."

"Some parishes consist of up to 14 villages, which creates a challenge when funds are distributed—it often feels like the money is lost in a vast ocean. In some villages, no one has benefited yet, and when you visit, the people are understandably frustrated, expressing their anger over not receiving the funds."

"Many people in cities like Fort Portal can easily engage in businesses such as selling eggs, dairy products, and other value-added goods that don’t require much space. Since most urban residents are tenants and lack the space for poultry or piggery farming, they can still sell these products instead."

"I’m not sure if it’s a matter of laziness or a reluctance to escape poverty, but many of you parents have not joined PDM yet continue to blame the government for not helping. How do you expect to be helped if you’re not taking the necessary steps yourself"

"Today I prayed with Nombe Archdeaconary Church of Uganda Mbarara district in the CELEBRATIONS of their Mothers Day "Ekiro kya Mariamu".And I bless the name of the lord that am the preacher of the day."

"Hon.Ayebare Margaret Rwebyambu: Implementation is not the work of the parliament, it is for you the NGOs and ministries of government. We need to work together to end teenage pregnancies."

"Disillusioned supporters return the gifts she had given them in exchange for their political backing."

"The Mitooma District Secondary Schools Sports Association reported that more than ten schools were disqualified from the competition for using unqualified players, in violation of the rules governing secondary school sports. This statement refutes allegations that certain schools were given preferential treatment."

"How did he manage to get all that on his own?" asked Mary Goretti Kiconco, a local resident. "They give one person UGX 700,000 worth of cement, but all we get is alcohol and waragi. They should distribute things fairly or they’ll face the consequences at the ballot box."

"Let’s be supportive to our wives"

"The government should allocate more funds to infrastructure development in primary schools to foster a better learning environment."

"Many schools have been relying on unqualified players, which has limited opportunities for students to showcase their talents. Banning such teams would help boost sports in the district by allowing more talents to be recognized and developed."

"I know they give building materials to some people, but if they want our support, they need to share with all of us. Otherwise, let those who received the gifts vote for them on their own.""

"We acknowledged that healing is messy, that sometimes it feels like two steps forward and five steps back. But in those moments when we’re kind to ourselves, when we accept that progress isn’t linear, we grow."