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How are Ugandan women fairing as candidates and voters under the multiparty dispensation in Uganda

On 18th February 2011, Ugandans participated in a second general election to elect the next president under the mult party dispensation. The electoral process leading to this general election is multifaceted with different levels of activities to be accomplished prior to election. In this piece we examine how men and women have faired under selected […]

Long way to go for Uganda women in political parties

After 19years of no party rule that saw modest efforts for women empowerment in Uganda, the country adopted a multiparty system of governance in 2005. Many political parties were formed in the run-up to the 2006 general elections. Like in other countries, multi party democracy was expected to open more opportunities for women to become […]