Daily Monitor
Saturday December 12 2020
Summary
Despite the fact that Covid-19 had negative effects on Uganda, women continued to break records in various fields to rise above the ordinary. From presidential candidate, nurse of the year, outstanding sportswoman to activism, some women stood out and stirred dialogue on matters of national importance. Talk of climate change and its impact on life that breathes life in Uganda, women reminded us of their efforts in making this world a better place, writes Eronie Kamukama.
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Nancy Kalembe
On November 3, Kalembe checked all the boxes for the required credentials for the presidency. She was successfully nominated and has since caught the attention of the public as the only woman competing for the country’s biggest office in the 2020/2021 general elections. She may not be the first but that doesn’t make it less remarkable. We had Maureen Kyalya in 2016, Beti Kamya in 2011 and Miria Obote in 2006. Kalembe’s determination is recognised. That she is daring to break barriers to an opportunity most women shun. In her words, since the age of 14, she has been preparing and asking God for wisdom to run for president.