When Giants Clash: Why Kadaga and Among Must Choose Uganda Over Ego

Uganda Today: 📰 When Giants Clash: Why Kadaga and Among Must Choose Uganda Over Ego

🔥 A Must-Read Commentary on Sisterhood, Leadership, and National Priorities

For decades, the Speaker’s chair in Uganda’s Parliament was presumed to be the domain of men. That narrative crumbled with the rise of Rt Hon Rebecca Kadaga, and later, Rt Hon Anita Annet Among—two formidable women who rewrote Uganda’s political history. They didn’t just claim leadership; they embodied it, and in doing so, inspired a generation.

From Makerere to Kyambogo, Gulu to Mbarara, young women now see a path once obscured. They dream not only of joining politics but of leading with impact. These dreams are no longer far-fetched because of trailblazers like:

• Hon Jessica Alupo – Uganda’s Vice President

• Hon Robinah Nabbanja – The country’s first female Prime Minister

• Princess Elizabeth – First female Minister of Foreign Affairs under Idi Amin

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• Dr. Specioza Wandira Kazibwe – Africa’s first female Vice President

• Winnie Byanyima – Global leader and UNAIDS Executive Director

• The late Sarah Nyendwoha – Early pioneer in Uganda’s civil service

• Betty Bigombe – Renowned peacemaker and conflict negotiator

• Hon Jane Ruth Aceng, Amelia Kyambadde, Rosemary Seninde, and others.

These women remind us that leadership is not confined by gender—it is defined by vision, courage, and service to the nation.

🤝 When Titans Turn on Each Other

It is therefore disheartening to witness reported tensions between Rt Hon Anita Among and Hon Rebecca Kadaga—two of Uganda’s most prominent daughters.

When our most iconic women leaders are seen as political rivals instead of pillars of unity, it casts a shadow on the very legacy they’ve worked hard to build.

The question Ugandans must ask is not: “Who is better?”
The question must be: How can both women harness their collective influence to uplift the nation and mentor the next generation?

👭 Sisterhood Before Politics

Politics is fleeting. Offices come and go. What remains is legacy.

When women in leadership support each other, they shine brighter—not only for themselves but for the millions of girls watching and learning. Conflict between Kadaga and Among does not just reflect political competition; it risks eroding the progress made in normalizing women’s leadership in Uganda.

Let their example be one of grace, unity, and maturity—not personal vendettas played out in public.

 Uganda Is Bigger Than Positions

Our beloved country is grappling with real, painful challenges:

• Inadequate welfare and equipment in the Uganda Police Force

• Lack of a dedicated police hospital

• Sky-high unemployment rates

• Underpaid teachers, nurses, and doctors

• Escalating cost of living

These issues demand collective leadership, not political catfights. Ugandans want solutions, not squabbles. The Speaker’s seat—prestigious as it is—must never be placed above the nation’s wellbeing.

✊ The Way Forward: Dignified Competition or Selfless Unity

The best kind of victory is one that leaves no bitterness.

If unity is impossible, then let the competition be civil, dignified, and idea-driven. No insults. No sabotage. Just mature debate focused on Uganda’s future.

Whether it’s Kadaga, Among, or someone else entirely, may the best candidate win—but may Uganda win most of all.