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December 17, 2021
Mentorship and leadership programme for women parliamentarians launched in Uganda

The British High Commission, in partnership with the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD), UN Women and the Uganda Women Parliamentary Association (UWOPA) on December 07 launched the second cohort of their mentorship

June 15, 2021
Robinah Nabbanja becomes Uganda’s first female prime minister

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kakumiro Woman Member of Parliament Robinah Nabbanja has been approved by legislators as Uganda’s first female Prime Minister.

June 15, 2021
Parliament approves Jessica Alupo as Vice President of Uganda

The Parliament of Uganda has Monday morning approved the appointment of Hon Jessica Alupo as new Vice President of Uganda.

The impact of the cost of politics on inclusive political participation in Uganda

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November 9, 2020

The impact of the cost of politics on inclusive political participation in Uganda

This study applied a conceptual framework that uses a comparative and gendered approach to estimate the cost of politics, using a set of pre-identified variables regularly incurred by both candidates seeking political office and elected representatives while in office.

This study applied a conceptual framework that uses a comparative and gendered approach to estimate the cost of politics, using a set of pre-identified variables regularly incurred by both candidates seeking political office and elected representatives while in office.

November 9, 2020
How much does it cost to be a politician in Uganda?

As Uganda’s general elections, scheduled for January and February 2021, approach, many are asking what they will bring. Another important question to ask, however, is what they will cost.

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July 15, 2020
UN Women and Electoral Commission discuss women's participation in polls

In an effort to increase the participation of women in the coming general elections, UN Women officials have met with the top leadership of the El

February 27, 2020
Uganda: More women urged to enter politics ahead of 2021 General Elections

Former Ethics and Integrity minister Dr. Miria Matembe has challenged women to take up more leadership positions in the forthcoming general elections, in order to achieve gender balance.

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