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Africa-Press – Uganda. <\/strong><\/span>Uganda is ranked 10th among African countries with the highest proportion of seats held by women in Parliament (MPs). This means three in every 10 of Uganda\u2019s MPs are women, representing 33 percent of all 529 legislators.<\/p>\n

Global business data platform Statista places Rwanda at the top, with 6 of every 10 of its MPs being women.<\/p>\n

But this game of percentages does not tell the real numbers. For instance, Rwanda has 49 of its 80 MPs being women, while Uganda has 188 of its 529 MPs being female.<\/p>\n

In Rwanda, 16 of its 30-member Cabinet are women, which means five of every 10 of its members of Cabinet are women, representing 55 per cent of the Cabinet.<\/p>\n

This, according to UN Women, a United Nations agency dedicated to gender equality and empowerment of women, makes Rwanda one of only 14 countries in the world with half or 50 percent or more women in its Cabinet.<\/p>\n

Powerful dockets<\/p>\n

The UN agency says women remain underrepresented at all levels of decision-making worldwide and often hold offices without any real power. In the article, \u2018Facts and figures: Women\u2019s leadership and political participation\u2019, published on its website, UN Women lists family, children, youth, elderly, gender equality, disabled and social affairs as some of the \u201cpowerless\u201d dockets usually held by women.<\/p>\n

But this observation is not true of Uganda, although only 35 out of its 82-member Cabinet are women.<\/p>\n

In real terms, this means four of every 10 members of Uganda\u2019s Cabinet are women, representing 43 percent.<\/p>\n

But many of these women hold portfolios considered crucial to government or close to the President\u2019s agenda for his sixth elective term in office.<\/p>\n

For instance, the Office of the Prime Minister, which coordinates government business, is dominated by women, with 10 out of the 29 people serving as senior ministers.<\/p>\n

The only exceptions are the office of Second Deputy Prime Minister, filled by Gen Moses Ali, and the Minister for Disaster Preparedness and Refugees, occupied by Mr Hilary Onek.<\/p>\n

In contrast, the Prime Minister, the First and Third Deputy Prime Ministers, the Minister for General Duties and ministers for war-ravaged Northern Uganda, and Luweero, disadvantaged Bunyoro, and Karamoja sub-regions are all women.<\/p>\n

A case in point is First Lady, Ms Janet Museveni, who oversees the Education and Sports docket, with an appropriation of Shs230.3 billion in the budget for this financial year.<\/p>\n

Her docket is one the four biggest recipients of government funding. The other top three being Ministry of Defence, which received Shs1.2 trillion, Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (Shs528.3b) and State House (Shs392.7b).<\/p>\n

The Health ministry, which is at the forefront of the fight against Covid-19, is entirely in the hands of women.<\/p>\n

Dr Jane Ruth Aceng is the minister while Ms Anifa Kawooya Bangirana and Ms Margaret Muhanga are State Ministers for General duties and Primary Healthcare, respectively.<\/p>\n

The ministry, which has an appropriation of Shs118.5 billion under the budget, also has a female Permanent Secretary, Dr Diana Atwiine.<\/p>\n

Other portfolios that are considered key and are in the hands of women are those of Lands, Housing and Urban Development; Energy and Mineral Development; Presidency; Gender, Labour and Social Development, and Science, Technology and Innovation.<\/p>\n

Permanent secretaries<\/p>\n

In July, Mr Museveni named a new team of Permanent Secretaries with 17 of the 35 being women.<\/p>\n

Some of these women were entrusted with dockets considered both powerful and influential.<\/p>\n

Ms Rosette Byengoma was retained in the Ministry of Defence and Veteran\u2019s Affairs, Ms Dorcas Okalany in Lands and Housing and Urban Development, and Ms Catherine Bitarakwaate in the Ministry of Public Service.<\/p>\n

Ms Lucy Nakyobe was named head of Public Service and Secretary to the Cabinet with Ms Deborah Katuramu as her deputy. Ms Jane Barekye was named State House Comptroller, while Ms Kate Lamaro was named PS in Education and Sports ministry, while Ms Geraldine Ssali assigned to Trade, Ms Irene Batebe at Energy and Information, and Dr Amina Zawedde to oversee Communication and Technology, another key plank in President Museveni\u2019s fourth industrial revolution agenda.<\/p>\n

In the Judiciary, 27 out of the 59 justices of the High Court are female, while five out of the 15 justices of the Court of Appeal are women.<\/p>\n

The list includes former IGG Irene Mulyagonja, and the former chairperson of the Commission of Inquiry into land matters, Ms Catherine Bamugemereire.<\/p>\n

Five out of the 10 justices of the Supreme Court are female. The list includes justices Esther Kisaakye, Stella Arach-Amoko, Faith Mwondha, Lillian Tibatemwa Ekirikubinza and Percy Night Tuhaise.<\/p>\n

What is Museveni\u2019s agenda?<\/p>\n

The biggest talking point has been what Mr Museveni hopes to achieve by appointing so many women in Cabinet of \u201cfishermen\u201d and deploying many others into key positions as Permanent Secretaries, Inspector Generals of Government or retaining others as heads of some government agencies.<\/p>\n

Ms Jessica Ababiku, the Adjumani District Woman MP (NRM), says the deployment of women was a result of pressure mounted by women activists.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is about our advocacy around affirmative action policy. That deployment is still under affirmative action programme, and we want gender parity. Our focus is 50 to 50,\u201d Ms Ababiku said.<\/p>\n

Agenda for 6th term<\/p>\n

During his inauguration of the new Cabinet, Mr Museveni tasked Ms Nabanjja, his new Prime Ministe, and Ms Ms Jessica Alupo, his vice president, to take the lead in fighting corruption and ensure cohesion and service delivery.<\/p>\n

Prof Sabiiti Makara, who teaches Political Science at Makerere University, says whereas one cannot rule out the fact that Mr Museveni was simply being the politician that he is, deploying women to give the impression that his government is democratic and inclusive in terms of social diversity, the deployment of women might, indeed, be aimed at ensuring delivery of services and fighting corruption.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think women are very devoted to their work and once they get an opportunity, they give it their all and really perform. Most of the women who have been in government have really performed very well. This might help the government achieve on service delivery,\u201d Prof Makara says.<\/p>\n

Corruption<\/p>\n

There is a belief that Mr Museveni could have reached the conclusion that the fight against corruption will only be won with a woman in charge of it.<\/p>\n

This, it is argued, explains why he appointed Ms Edith Nakalema to take charge of the State House Anti-Corruption Unit and later tapping Ms Betti Kamya as IGG and Ms Patricia Achan Okiria as her deputy.<\/p>\n

But Ms Ababiku dismisses the argument.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think integrity is beyond gender. I don\u2019t think their appointments are pegged to gender,\u201d Ms Ababiku says.<\/p>\n

But Prof Makara says women are deemed to be less corrupt than men, which could put them in good stead to lead the fight against corruption.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think the President believes that women are less corrupt than men and I think circumstantial evidence suggests so because we have not seen many women being charged with corruption. So it possible that women are less corrupt than men,\u201d Prof Makara says.<\/p>\n

Should women celebrate?<\/p>\n

Ms Cissy Kagaba of the Anti-Corruption Coalition, says there is no cause for celebration, which should be saved for when an evaluation of their performance is done.<\/p>\n

\u201cHaving many more women shouldn\u2019t be something to celebrate. We can only celebrate if we see there is a big difference from the men. We can only celebrate when we see that things are better, there is improved service delivery. That is what the ordinary Ugandan would want to see,\u201d Ms Kagaba says.<\/p>\n

Quantity versus quality<\/p>\n

The vice chairperson of the Opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), Ms Proscovia Salaamu Musumba, does not believe that the army of women in government will deliver.<\/p>\n

She says Ugandans have been given a raw deal \u2013 ending with a big quantity of women in government at a time when what the country needs more is quality women.<\/p>\n

Ms Musumba argues that some of the appointments seemed to have been designed to ridicule the former occupants of some of those offices.<\/p>\n

\u201cAfter (Dr Ruhakana) Rugunda can his replacement be comparable? Who is the Vice President Jessica equal to in the region? Who they will sit with at table with mutual respect and mutual understanding of global outlook and do business?\u201d Ms Musumba asks.<\/p>\n

She says it would appear that the deployments were made for purposes of achieving something which (Ugandans) should be looking out for. In the circumstances, she says, it is not likely that the team will deliver on anything.<\/p>\n

The chairperson of the Equal Opportunities Commission, Ms Safia Nalule Jjuko, is more optimistic than Ms Musumba.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen Ms Nabbanja was appointed Prime Minister, everyone said she will not manage, but don\u2019t you see her managing? She is managing in her own way. People like to listen to people who speak big words and in an international way, but those big words will not transform the lives of Ugandans at the grassroots. You might need somebody who appreciates grassroots issues and maybe who also speaks like a grassroots person to transform this world,\u201d Ms Jjuuko says.<\/p>\n

WOMEN IN TOP LEADERSHIP<\/b><\/p>\n

WOMEN IN CABINET<\/p>\n

PM and Leader of Govt Business – Robinah Nabbanja<\/p>\n

First Dep PM & Minister for EAC Affairs – Rebecca Kadaga<\/p>\n

3rd Dep PM & Minister without Portfolio Rukia Nakadama<\/p>\n

Education and Sports – Janet Kataaha Museveni<\/p>\n

Health – Dr Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero<\/p>\n

Lands – Judith Nabakooba<\/p>\n

Energy – Ruth Nankabirwa<\/p>\n

OPM (General Duties) – Justine Kasule Lumumba<\/p>\n

Office of the President – Milly Babirye Babalanda<\/p>\n

Office of the President (Sci,Tech & Innovation) – Dr Monicah Musenero<\/p>\n

Kampala and Metropolitan Affairs – Minsa Kabanda<\/p>\n

Gender, Labour and Social Development – Betty Amongi<\/p>\n

MINISTERS OF STATE<\/p>\n

Office of the President (Ethics and Integrity) – Rose L Akello<\/p>\n

Office of the VP – Diana Nankunda Kagyenyi Mutasingwa<\/p>\n

Relief, Disaster Preparedness and Refugees – Esther Davinia Anyakun<\/p>\n

OPM (Northern Uganda) – Grace Freedom Kwiyucwiny<\/p>\n

OPM (Karamoja Affairs) – Agness Nandutu<\/p>\n

OPM (Luweero Triangle) – Alice Kaboyo<\/p>\n

OPM (Bunyoro Affairs) – Jenipher Kacha Namuyangu<\/p>\n

Public Service – Mary Grace Mugasa<\/p>\n

Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (Fisheries) – Hellen Adoa<\/p>\n

Defence and Veteran Affairs (Veteran Affairs)- Huda Abason Oleru<\/p>\n

Education & Sports (Primary Educ) Dr Joyce Kaducu Moriku<\/p>\n

Finance, Planning and Eco Devt (Privatisation and Investment) – Evelyn Anite<\/p>\n

Water and Environment (Water) – Aisha Sekindi<\/p>\n

Water and Environment (Environment) – Beatrice Atim Anywar<\/p>\n

Lands (Housing) – Persis Namuganza<\/p>\n

Health (General Duties) – Anifa Kawooya Bangirana<\/p>\n

Heath (Primary Health Care) – Margaret Muhanga Mugisa<\/p>\n

Trade, Industry and Cooperatives (Trade) – Harriet Ntabazi<\/p>\n

Local Government – Victoria Rusoke Busingye<\/p>\n

ICT and National Guidance (Information) – Joyce Juliet Nabbosa Ssebugwawo<\/p>\n

Gender (Gender and Culture) – Peace Regis Mutuuzo<\/p>\n

Gender (Youth and Children Affairs) Sarah Mateke Nyirabashitsi<\/p>\n

Female Permanent Secretaries<\/p>\n

1. Head of Public Service and Secretary to Cabinet \u2013 Lucy Nakyobe<\/p>\n

2. Dep Head of Public Service and Secretary to Cabinet \u2013 Deborah Katuramu<\/p>\n

3. State House Comptroller \u2013 Jane Barekye<\/p>\n

4. Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs – Rosette Byengoma<\/p>\n

5. Ministry of Education and Sports – Kate Lamaro<\/p>\n

6. Ministry of Energy \u2013 Ms Irene Batebe<\/p>\n

7. Ministry of Health \u2013 Dr Diana Atwiine<\/p>\n

8. Ministry of ICT \u2013 Dr Amina Zawedde<\/p>\n

9. Ministry of Lands, Housing \u2013 Dorcas Okalany<\/p>\n

10, Ministry of Trade, Industry \u2013 Geraldine Ssali<\/p>\n

11. Ministry of Public Service \u2013 Catherine Bitarakwaate<\/p>\n

12. Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife \u2013 Doreen Katusiime<\/p>\n

13. Health Service Commission \u2013 Mary T. Wenene<\/p>\n

15. Judicial Service Commission \u2013 Dr Nassali Lukwago<\/p>\n

16. Ministry of EAC Affairs \u2013 Edith Mwanje<\/p>\n

17. Inspectorate of Government \u2013 Kafeero Rose<\/p>\n

Others<\/p>\n

IGG – Betty Namisango Kamya<\/p>\n

Chairperson Uganda Human Rights Commission, Mariam Wangadya<\/p>\n

Uganda National Roads Authority, Ms Allen Kagina<\/p>\n

Chief executive officer, Uganda Airlines, Jennifer Banturaki<\/p>\n

MD,Cotton Development Organisation Jolly Sabune<\/p>\n

Uganda Development Bank, Ms Patricia Ojangole<\/p>\n

ED Uganda Warehouse Systems Authority, Deborah Kyarasiime<\/p>\n

CEO, Uganda Tourism Board, Ms Lilly Ajarova<\/p>\n

Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board, Julie Namuli \u2013 Ag Chief Executive Officer<\/p>\n

Uganda Blood Transfusion Services, Dr Dorothy Kyeyune<\/p>\n

NIRA Executive Director, Rosemary Kisembo<\/p>\n

ULC chairperson, Beatrice Byenkya Nyakaisiki<\/p>\n

UCC Ag Executive Director, Irene Kaggwa Sewankambo<\/p>\n

KCCA executive director, Dorothy Kisaka<\/p>\n

CID Director, Grace Akullo<\/p>\n

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