Speaking shortly after the elections of new Uganda Women Parliamentary Association (UWOPA) executive at Parliament, Kadaga said a lot is in place to be handled by during this 9^th Parliament which will only be possible with clear focus.

MP Betty Amongi

She pledged to allocate space to enable women speak on several issues affecting especially children and women but warned legislators against scoring points at the expense of others.

UPC’s Betty Amongi (Oyam south) was elected thee new UWOPA chairperson after she beat MP Rosemary Nyakikongoro (Sheema district) by only one vote.

Nyakikongoro was however unanimously voted as vice chairperson, Franca Akello is the new general secretary, and Grace Freedom Kwiyucwiny is publicity secretary while Margret Komuhangi was voted Treasurer.

Others are Connie Nakayenze, Emma Boona, Juliana Auma and Grace Namara as regional representatives for East, West, North and Central respectively.

By Isaac Senabulya

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Bill in Parliament

A number of issues in the bill are still under contention like the issue of bride price hence delaying the enactment of the bill.

The UWOPA Coordinator Monica Amoding told journalists at Parliament today that one of the aims of the workshop is to unpack the Marriage and Divorce bill and address the issues of contention to enable UWOPA build the necessary support to enable the bill go through.

Amoding says UWOPA will continue organizing similar workshops aimed at engaging all stakeholders to rally their support for the bill.

If enacted, the bill is predicted by analysts to further reduce domestic related violence as women will be empowered both economically and in family decision making process.

By Tiberindwa Zakaria

Ultimate Media

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