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Daily Monitor
Thursday February 11 2021
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On a positive note, as a feminist and social justice actor, my heart was warmed to see more women that have been active in the women’s movement step out with boldness and courage to vie for political office. It confirms that feminist organising and undertaking social justice actions provide confidence and political experience.
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A number of political pundits and pro-democracy groups have shared their reflections on the January 14 presidential, parliamentary and local council elections, dissecting a number of facets. A cursory look at the majority of post-election analysis reveals a paucity of analyses of the often-invisible landscape of women’s political leadership.
Daily Monitor
Thursday January 14 2021
The wall of Uganda s Electoral Commission in Kampala, Uganda on January 4, 2021 describes how to mark a ballot paper.
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The first kind of general election to be held in Uganda was organised by the British Colonialists in 1961.
In April 1962, the second election organised under the parliamentary system was held.
UPC won 37 of the 82 seats in Parliament, followed by DP with exclusion of Buganda with 24 seats.
The 1996 General Election was the first under the new Constitution.
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Ugandans are going to the polls today to vote for the President and Members of Parliament who will serve the country until May 2026.
Daily Monitor
Saturday December 12 2020
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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 determina