With her large number of social media fans, she often posts many personal photos and videos to interact with her huge fan base on social media platforms. _taboola.push({ If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. Although, the reason behind the divorce of the two has not been disclosed in the media yet. She, alongside her daughters, has modeled together and also worked for the La Ligne. Besides her professionals career, Rebecca is very much friendly and shares a strong bond with her three daughters. * Her duality is Assertive and opposite sun sign is Sagittarius. She succeeded the current Vice President of the Republic of Uganda Edward Kiwanuka Ssekandi, who served as the Speaker from 2001 to 2011. She says it will become law since most Ugandans are demanding it. [13][14], Reports circulated that Kadaga received a blessing from Pope Benedict XVI at a Vatican mass. She went on to obtain a Diploma in Legal Practice from the Law Development Center in Kampala in 1979. Reports circulated that Kadaga received a blessing from Pope Benedict XVI at a Vatican mass. Is Kristie Mewis Dating the Aussie Star Sam Kerr? Kadaga vowed to pass the Uganda Anti-Homosexuality Bill through parliament by December 2012. Born in Kamuli District, Eastern Uganda, on 24 May 1956, Rebecca Kadaga, a lover of education studied law at Makerere University, graduating with the degree of Bachelor of Laws (LLB), in 1978. In 2019, Nkumba University, a private university in Uganda, awarded Kadaga an honorary Doctor of Laws degree. Outgoing Speaker Rebecca Kadaga, her rival in Speaker race Jacob Oulanyah, and the six NRM MPs in the Deputy Speaker race, left State House without knowing their fate as the race goes to the wire. On Saturday, while at State House Entebbe, CEC failed to choose between Kadaga and Oulanyah until today when members conclusively decided to dump the former Speaker in favour of her former deputy. [10], On 14 January 2021, Kadaga was re-elected to Parliament as a Woman Representative for Kamuli District. During the Jinja Mayors Ball at Jinja Town Hall on. placement: 'Right Rail Thumbnails', 6. Kadaga won the Woman MP race but Musumba has since petitioned court to overturn the election. As Ugandans warm up for President Yoweri Museveni's sixth term, the cynosure is at parliament tomorrow. Rebecca Kadaga attended Shimon Demonstration School for her Primary Education from where she obtained her Primary Leaving (PLE) result in 1968. Rebecca Kadaga, notably served as Speaker of the Parliament of Uganda from 19 May 2011 21 May 2021 she was elected for a second term May, 2016. She gave an impression that what was later on to be understood as a simple sanitizer was actually treatment for COVID-19 and received so much backlash from Ugandans on social media and professional bodies in the medical field like the Uganda Medical Association, and the Pharmaceutical Society of Uganda. On January 17, 2019, she gave 2 million Uganda Shillings to the Kibaale Namutumba Farmers SACCO in order to buy onion seeds for the residents of Ivukula. A post shared by Erin Foster (@erinfoster) on Dec 28, 2016 at 11:02pm PST. Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga, the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Affairs, has asked Pastor Robert Kayanja to apologize to Ugandans for making false statements that distorted the legacy of the 10th Parliament. Biography - Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga is a Ugandan lawyer and politician who has been the Speaker of the Parliament of Uganda since 19th May 2011, the highest position in the national leadership of Uganda till date. My hard work has been driven by you, whenever I reach home, you always smile. On the other hand, Rebecca is possibly single and is living a happy life. The former husband-wife duo seems to be content with their respective lives. Home Features Meet Rebecca Kadaga: Trailblazing Ugandan Politician And Politician. Tirelessly fighting for Womens Rights, Youth Emancipation, Social and Economic Justice, she has presented many papers on the subjects and has raised controversy following her staunch stance against homosexuality. Her Excellency Rebecca Kadaga is currently the Speaker of Parliament of Uganda. Advocates (1984) and First woman in Uganda to hold the office of the speaker (May 19, 2011). On Sunday 28, she was pronounced dead. Musumba was reportedly rejected by voters for fighting Kadaga. On 14 January 2021, Kadaga got re-elected to Parliament as a Woman Representative for Kamuli District, she launched a campaign to retain her position as Speaker of Parliament for a third term but lost. From Namasagali Kadaga was admitted to Makerere University, to study Bachelor of Laws and then graduated in 1978. Editors Note: Please contact [emailprotected] if you find any of the content to be inaccurate or outdated. For Kikalu Primary School, she constructed a VIP latrine. In April 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Kadaga and her fellow members of parliament allocated to themselves over 10 billion Uganda shillings of what was meant to be relief funds for efforts to fight against the pandemic and its associated socio-economic disruptions. Reports circulated that Kadaga received a blessing from Pope Benedict XVI at a Vatican mass. The parliamentary ad-hoc committee presented a report to the Parliament holding some charges against Namuganza on May 18, 2022. Ms Kadaga and Mr Oulanyah confronted each other before CEC members over a multiplicity of issues. . Between 1984 and 1988, she was in private law practice. She has been the Vice-Chairperson of Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians (international) as well as an executive committee member of the Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly representing Africa. If it is CEC that gave her this term (as speaker), then why does she say it has no power? From 2001-2006, Kadaga was elected and served as the Deputy Speaker of Parliament, and re-elected again in 2006 a position that she held until 19 May 2011. Persis Princess Namuganzais a member of the Ugandan Cabinet and the State Minister for Lands, Housing, and Urban Development. I now have the second hole in my heart. She served as the Chairperson of the University Council for Mbarara University, between 1993 and 1996. She says it will become law since most Ugandans are demanding it. Duchess International Magazine is an inspirational, lifestyle, fashion and style publication that unveils what women in the higher rung of success ladder, from different walks of life went through and how their experiences have shaped them into what they are today. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. The MP, however, denied knowledge of the gumboots and blamed them on her supporters.Mr Ssekikubo was questioned about his rebellious behaviour to which he responded that he doesnt have any disciplinary case against him. }); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; Gen Saleh denied having funded anyone to stand against Kadaga. She entered competitive electoral politics in the country in 2016 by running for the National Resistance Movement political partys nomination for the Bukono County Constituency seat in Namutumba District. From 1989 to 1996, she served as a member of parliament Kamuli district in the district womens constituency. On Saturday, while at State House Entebbe, CEC failed to choose between Kadaga and Oulanyah until today when members conclusively decided to dump the former Speaker in favour of her former deputy. The Daily Monitor stated on Monday, March 12, 2018, thatIrene Mulyagonja, the inspector general of government, was looking into Namugazas potential lack of the academic credentials required to occupy the public offices that she presently holds. The Speaker may also, by proclamation, appoint such a place and time within Uganda where Parliament shall sit. Kadaga lost the Speaker Vote to her former deputy Jacob Oulanyah after falling out of favor with her party, the National Resistance Movement (NRM).[11]. She is the first woman to be elected Speaker in the history of the Parliament of Uganda. Each MP was asked to answer specific questions and defend his or her candidature. Rebecca Kadaga is a famous Ugandan politician. Sheila is a daughter to late Kadaga Kivunike, the speakers elder brother who died in the early 2000s. Every five years he comes and says there is an election. ", "Nkumba University Awards Kadaga With Honorary Doctorate of Laws", "Uganda's Anti-Gay Bill To Pass This Year: Official", "Consultative Assembly of Parliamentarians for The ICC And The Rule of Law 7th Session", "7th Consultative Assembly of Parliamentarians for The International Criminal Court (ICC) And The Rule of Law & World Parliamentary Conference On Human Rights 34th Annual Forum of PGA, 10 & 11 December 2012: Programme", "Speaker Kadaga Receives Blessings From The Pope At Vatican Mass", "Why Does Benedict XVI Receive Anti-Gay Politicians In Audience? Bukedea Woman MP Among told the President that she delivered on all the assignments he gave her after she was grilled over 500 pairs of gumboots sent to Kyankwanzi as campaign materials only to be intercepted by security. Table of content: Persis Namuganzas profile, Persis Namuganza: Biography, Age, Family and Husband, Sarah Mateke Nyirabashitsi: Biography, Age, Family and Husband, Dr Lawrence Mulindwa: Biography, Early Life, Family, Education, Career and Achievements, General Wilson Mbasu Mbadi: Biography, Early Life, Family, Education, Career and Achievements, Christine Apolot: Biography, Early Life, Family, Education, Career and Achievements. She served as the chairperson of the university council for Mbarara University, between1993 and 1996. Learn about Rebecca Kadaga Net Worth, Biography, Age, Birthday, Height, Early Life, Family, Dating, Partner, Wiki, and Facts. And following the February 2016 general election, Kadaga was unanimously re-elected as speaker of parliament on 19th may 2016 until today, thus becoming the first woman to be elected in that position in the history of Uganda. 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