Category: Women

Passion for gender equality fuelled Kabonesa’s path to leadership

Interview. Associate Professor Consolata Kabonesa is a renowned gender expert, researcher, trainer of trainers, and the current president of the Rotary Club of Makerere Rainbow. She spoke to Daily Monitor’s Joan Salmon Briefly take us through your education and work

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One becomes a better leader with time – Kainobwisho

Good mentors, studying widely and having a support system are what have helped Mercy Kainobwisho become the leader she is, she tells Taaka Wandera Kuepwa. Who is Mercy Kainobwisho? I am a female, Ugandan advocate of Courts of Judicature. I

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I believe in women because they are good multitaskers – Makada

When Florence Sempebwa – Makada does something, it is not for the sake of it. She gives it her best shot to get the best results. The results may not be the best for others, but for her and the

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Always do your best, says Dr Byanyima

Dr Rosemary Byanyima Kusaba, the acting executive director of Mulago National Referral Hospital, first served in the medical field in different capacities before she became a leader. She speaks to Gloria Irankunda on what it takes to pursue a career

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Success in academia demands time and integrity, says Kwesiga

Prof Joy Constance Kwesiga, the Vice Chancellor (VC) of Kabale University, is an experienced academician, university administrator, social development analyst and a renowned gender and women’s rights advocate. She spoke to Robert Muhereza about her work, passion and career. Give

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Leadership is not about titles, says Waweru

Ms Eunice Waweru believes in inclusion and diversity and is part of the Spirited Women, a programme at UBL, where she nurtures women professionally and even on a personal front both at the company level and beyond, writes Joan Salmon

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Nyiraguhabwa empowers girls to know their sexual and reproductive health rights

  Through her Girl Up Initiative, girls in schools are taught to make reusable pads, which helps them stay in school. BY BEATRICE NAKIBUUKA. Monica Nyiraguhabwa is an innovative social entrepreneur and nonprofit executive. In 2012, she co founded Girl

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Sr Nabawanuka prepares women for opportunities

Sr Nabawanuka has dealt with students for 25 years. Over those years, she has taught and learned a lot about leadership.  BY OWEN WAGABAZA Currently serving as the head teacher of Mt. St. Mary’s College Namagunga since December 2018, Sr.

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Passion for justice fueled Kamya’s path to leadership

Ms Beti Kamya, the Inspector General of Government, observes that women are often challenged by people’s mindset on leadership, especially when their capability to lead is watered down. She speaks to Gloria Irankunda about her work and everything else about

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I mentor, train women to love science – Dr Kityo

Dr Cissy Kityo Mutuluuza is an experienced specialist medical doctor, vaccinologist and public health expert with more than 31 years’ experience in conducting and coordinating Aids research and care for HIV patients. She advises women to take up the many

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