Kadaga and Among-Two Women Defining Uganda’s Political Future

Reporter: Martin Muduuli.

Uganda’s political landscape has been shaped by powerful women who have risen to the highest levels of leadership. Among the most prominent are Rebecca Kadaga and Anita Among — both trailblazers, both history-makers, and both continuing to influence the nation’s direction.

Rebecca Kadaga
Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga – Uganda’s First Deputy Prime Minister & Minister for East African Community Affairs, and former Speaker of Parliament (2011–2021).

Rebecca Kadaga made history as the first woman elected Speaker of Uganda’s Parliament, serving for a decade from 2011 to 2021. Today, she serves as First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Community Affairs, a role that places her at the center of Uganda’s engagement with the wider region. She is widely respected as a symbol of women’s empowerment in leadership.

Anita Among. Anita Annet Among – Speaker of the 11th Parliament of Uganda, representing Bukedea District Women Constituency.

Anita Among’s political career has been a meteoric rise. In 2022, she became Speaker of the 11th Parliament of Uganda, making her one of the most influential political figures in the country. Representing the Bukedea District Women’s seat, she is known for her strong leadership style and growing influence within Uganda’s ruling party.

Kadaga & Among
Two trailblazing women shaping Uganda’s political future.

Though often seen as political rivals, Kadaga and Among share a legacy of breaking barriers for women in Ugandan politics. Together, they embody the growing role of women at the highest levels of governance, and their stories continue to inspire future generations.

The journeys of Rebecca Kadaga and Anita Among highlight resilience, determination, and leadership. Whether as allies or rivals, their impact on Uganda’s political history is undeniable — and their influence is far from over.