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Here are a few things we have compiled about her that we thought we could share with you.
Legal Practice;
She is a graduate of law from Makerere University, graduating with the degree of Bachelor of Laws (LLB), in 1978. And like any lawyer out here, she further went on to obtain a Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law Development Center(LDC) in 1979.
In 2000, she obtained a Diploma in Women’s Law from the University of Zimbabwe. In 2003, she obtained the degree of Master of Arts (MA), specializing in Women’s Law, also from the University of Zimbabwe.
Recently in 2019, Nkumba University awarded Rebecca Kadaga an honorary Doctor of Laws degree.
Therefore, before we handle any other things about the current speaker of parliament, you should have it at the tip of your fingers that she is an accomplished legal practitioner.
Ministerial positions
Rebecca Kadaka served as the Minister of State for Regional Cooperation (Africa and the Middle East) from 1996 to 1998.
From 1998 to 1999, she was Minister of State for Communication and Aviation.
Eventually, from 1999 to 2000, she served as Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, a position that harnessed her ambition and later saw her become deputy speaker of parliament in 2001 and eventual speakership in 2011.
The longest-serving member of parliament
Did you know that Rebecca Kadaga has won consecutive elections as Kamuli District Woman MP since she joined the National Resistance Council (NRC- transitional parliament) in 1989? Well, she’s been in the house since then. Other senior members exist but have never had a straight road clear of any losses like Kadaga.
First Female Speaker of Parliament
Hon. Kadaga broke the record as the first female speaker of parliament in Uganda after replacing Edward Ssekandi in 2011. Following the February 2016 general election, Kadaga was again unanimously re-elected as Speaker of Parliament on 19 May 2016. She is yet to break another record as the longest-serving speaker of parliament, of course, that’s if she wins the 2021 speakership race.
Century Hotel Ltd In Kamuli
At the cost of approximately UGX3 billion, the iron lady of parliament owns this magnificent structure in Kamuli. This hotel is an oasis of comfort and tranquility. Known for its traditional Basoga hospitality, Century Hotel offers pure comfort outside the hassle and bustle of the City. It’s an ideal venue for concentration, relaxation of palatial and royal hospitality.
In conclusion, this lady has got many things to her name. We will bring you up not speed with many of them as time goes.
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![[dropcap]A[/dropcap] section of women in Bugongo parish and Nawangaiza parish in Nawandala Sub County, Iganga District have decried the near-impossible terms set for them to access GROW funds. They have now petitioned their woman member of parliament for Iganga Hon. Kauma Sauda Alibaawo to ask the government for revised terms and conditions. This is to enable them to benefit from the program. The disgruntled women accuse the implementers of the program of charging the money. They are also asking for their land titles and land agreements. They said that such properties are governed by their husbands. These, therefore want the government through their woman MP to intervene and revise the requirements for one to benefit. The women were on Wednesday at Namabwere primary school in Nawandala Sub County. They had gathered in their respective groups to receive over 300 chickens from Hon Alibaawo in her campaign to improve the livelihood of women in Iganga district. Each group was given 50 chicken as start-up capital in their journey to prosperity. Read what some leaders said; Ms Naigambi Lydia from Nawandala Trading Centre says, “They solicited money from us through opening bank accounts and depositing Shs80,000. They also asked for land titles and land agreements from us yet we don’t have such things. I was informed that I needed to have a business with a capital of Shs4m yet my capital was very small.” The chairperson Kisoboka Saving Group in Nawandala Ms. Nakagolo Faith said they were not able to join the program. This is given the many conditions attached. She also asked their woman MP to raise their concerns to the relevant offices. The MP condemned the mode of implementation of the program. She cited that it has turned to benefit the well-off class of women other than the intended group. She further asked the government to intervene saying the current strings attached to the programme are very tight to accommodate a common woman. GROW project is a Government of Uganda initiative that arose out of the need to respond to the needs of women entrepreneurs. This is especially those who want to grow their businesses, sustain their self-employment and create more jobs. Check Also; Iganga District NRM Leaders Urge Museveni To Fulfill Election Promises Of 2021 International Women's Day: Celebrating Progress Towards Equality](https://newslexpoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Iganga-women-decry-tough-terms-to-access-GROW-funds-e1731738339732.jpg)