Joyce Nabosa Sebugwawo, the Patron of Decent Africa Foundation prepares to hand over a gift to the First Lady, Janet Museveni on Tuesday.
Uganda’s Janet Kataaha Museveni was named the Global Chair of Honour, Decent Africa, yesterday, December 10, 2024. This recognition came during the inaugural Decent Africa Summit at Serena Hotels, Kampala.
This is after Janet Museveni was recognized and awarded as the Most Decent First Lady in Africa, earlier this year, alongside other notable names like Rachel Ruto of Kenya, Mutinta Hichilema, Zambia’s First Lady, Rebecca Akufo-Addo of Ghana, Fatima Jabbe-Bio of Sierra Leone, and Dominique Claudine Nouvian Outtara of Algeria, among others.
Janet Museveni, Uganda’s First Lady and Minister for Education and Sports, has been recognized for her outstanding contributions, including the founding of the Uganda Women’s Effort to Save Orphans (UWESO), an NGO that cares for war-related and HIV/AIDS-affected orphans across Uganda, providing them with education, healthcare, and emotional support.
As Uganda’s Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Museveni has been instrumental in promoting education, particularly for girls. She has worked tirelessly to improve the quality of education, increase access to schools, and advocate for policies that support girls’ education.
In his remarks, Henry Lutwama, the Youth Times’ Managing Editor and Board Vice Chairperson, Partnerships and Diplomacy, HiPipo Foundation, co-organizers of this event, said: “Maama Janet Museveni’s dedication to uplifting the lives of girls in Uganda has not gone unnoticed. Her Decent Africa award is a testament to her extraordinary contributions and the profound impact she has had on society. As a role model, she inspires girls across Uganda to strive for excellence, pursue their dreams, and become leaders in their own right.”
He stressed, “It is our great honor and privilege to celebrate Maama’s life. As we confer upon her the ‘Global Chair of Honour, Decent Africa,’ we are reminded of the power of leadership and the impact one person can have on society. Her legacy will continue to inspire generations of girls in Uganda, empowering them to become agents of change and leaders in their own right.”
The event brought together women leaders from different religious institutions to witness this historic moment.
