Rebecca Kadaga
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Awards Won
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Honours
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Rebecca Kadaga's career is marked by a series of historic firsts for women in Uganda. She shattered glass ceilings in both law and politics, becoming the first woman to open a law firm in 1979 and later the first woman to hold the roles of Deputy Speaker and Speaker of Parliament. Her tenure as Speaker from 2011 to 2021 was a period of significant legislative activity, and she has continued to influence national and regional policy. Her leadership in the East African Community, particularly her push for Kiswahili and regional integration, underscores her enduring impact on the region.
Honours & Distinctions
First woman to establish a law firm in Uganda
Pioneering achievement in the legal profession
First woman Deputy Speaker of Parliament
Historic first in Ugandan politics
First woman Speaker of Parliament
Served from May 19, 2011 to May 2021
Speaker Emeritus of the 9th and 10th Parliament
Honorary title after leaving the Speakership
Records & Feats
First woman to establish a law firm in Uganda
In 1979, Kadaga became the first woman in Uganda to open a law firm, breaking a significant gender barrier in the legal profession.
First woman Speaker of the Parliament of Uganda
Elected on May 19, 2011, she was the first woman to hold the office, serving until May 2021.