news 13 March 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Nnabagereka Urges Buganda Women to Spearhead Business, Health, and Environmental Reforms
Thousands of Buganda women convened in Mpigi for the kingdom's Women's Day, where Nnabagereka Sylvia Nagginda called on them to lead transformations in business, health, and environmental conservation through leadership, technology, and sustainable practices. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/nnabagereka-rallies-women-to-drive-change-in-business-5389600
Thousands of women from Buganda’s 18 counties gathered in Mpigi District for the kingdom’s delayed annual Women’s Day celebrations. The event, hosted by the Office of the Nnabagereka Sylvia Nagginda, unfolded at Archbishop Kasujja Memorial Playground under the theme ‘Empowering women to lead transformations in business, health, and the environment.’
Activities included exhibitions, a medical camp, cultural performances by the ekyooto fireplace, and community competitions.
In her keynote, Nnabagereka Nagginda highlighted women’s vital role in community upliftment. She stressed gathering to exchange experiences, transforming homes with sanitation, boosting economies, and protecting the environment.
She called on female leaders in politics, business, schools, and communities to maintain dignity, mentor others, and share knowledge generously. Questions like ‘Do you uplift fellow women or act selfishly?’ underscored her message.
Nagginda encouraged embracing technology in business, prudent financial management, healthy living via exercise and nutrition, tree planting, and sustainable resource use. She urged seizing education and business opportunities with humanity, truth, and justice, while supporting vulnerable women and honoring role models.
The Nnabagereka Development Foundation plans financial aid for two Buwama households.
Buganda’s Minister Mariam Mayanja affirmed the kingdom’s focus on women for social and economic progress, promising market access, value addition training, and partnerships for coffee and other products.
The event ties into the ‘Amaka Amalungi Akaalo Amatendo’ initiative, promoting hygiene, conservation, livelihoods, and empowerment. Mpigi Woman MP Teddy Nambooze praised it for celebrating women’s roles and advancing girl child education.