By Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has secured a new leadership role at the grassroots level after being elected unopposed as Chairperson of the Women’s League in Kapopong Village, Kolir Sub-county, Bukedea District.
The NRM village elections, currently taking place across Uganda, aim to fill 31 positions in each village. These structures play a key role in mobilizing political support and helping deliver government services to local communities. In Bukedea, party officials praised the peaceful conduct of the vote and said residents were free to choose their leaders without interference.
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Among was declared the winner shortly after 1 p.m. by Kapopong’s NRM Returning Officer, Mr. Asaja Augustine, during the ongoing LC1 and party structure elections. She faced no challenger for the position.
In a post on her official X (formerly Twitter) handle, Among expressed gratitude to her supporters, saying the unopposed victory reflected their trust in her leadership. “I’m truly grateful to the NRM members of Kapopong for choosing me to lead the Women’s League,” she wrote. “I promise to serve with full commitment and help grow our party’s strength and values.”
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She also pledged to work closely with fellow leaders in the village to advance the NRM’s goals, strengthen grassroots organisation, and support initiatives that empower women.
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