back to top
HomeNews|PoliticsSembabule District Woman MP Kawooya Appointed Ambassador On Gender Matters

Sembabule District Woman MP Kawooya Appointed Ambassador On Gender Matters

Published on

- Advertisement -spot_img
- Advertisement -spot_img

The Parliament of Uganda has congratulated Hon. Anifa Bangirana Kawooya, on her new role of representing the Pan African Parliament (PAP) on gender matters in continental and International fora.

In her communication from the chair on Tuesday, 28 April 2020, the Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga, said that Parliament would support Hon. Kawooya to deliver on her new role in PAP.

“I congratulate and announce the nomination of Hon. Kawooya who has been assigned to represent PAP on gender matters on both the continental and international foras. You can count on us for support,” Kadaga said.

L-R: Hon. Robina Rwakoojo, Hon. Anifa Kawooya and Hon. Pamela Kamugo at a PAP womens’ conference in South Africa

On 4 March 2020, Hon. Kawooya, also the Woman Member of Parliament for Sembabule district was assigned these additional duties based on her expertise and passion to advance gender and human rights related issues.

Hon. Kawooya is one of the five members representing Uganda at the continental Parliament based in Midrand, South Africa and holds the portfolio of President of the PAP Eastern Region; Vice President of the PAP Women Caucus; member of the Joint Bureau as well as a committee member on Gender, Family, Youth and Persons with Disability.

Congratulations Maama Sembabule

Related

Extradited: Michael Katungi Appears In US Court On Cocaine and Firearms Trafficking Charges

Ugandan national Michael Katungi Mpweire, 45, made an initial appearance in federal court on...

Nathan Mubiru: He Died Trying To Live ,Let Mzee Moses Matovu Rest In The Honor He Earned

By Nathan Kikku Mubiru Every true legend lives two lives. One on stage, where we...

Vivo Energy Uganda Unveils Redeveloped Shell Amber Court in Jinja

Vivo Energy Uganda, the company that distributes and markets Shell-branded fuels and lubricants in...

Why Ugandans Should Rethink Withdrawing Investments For Year-End Expenses

By Daniel Opiyo, Old Mutual For many Ugandans, the second half of the year brings...

More from The Capital Times

Africa Can Feed Itself-Museveni Declares End To Food Imports With Homegrown Solutions

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has reiterated the importance of food self-sufficiency in Africa, stressing...

Business Boom In Namugongo Ahead Of Martyrs Day

Business has picked up this morning at Namugongo Martyrs shrine according to traders. The...

Here is why the Faras Uganda is the Ultimate Convenience Mobility App for Every Ugandan

Kampala, Uganda – In a fast-paced world where time is increasingly precious, Ugandans are...