Kadaga Dismisses Retirement Calls, Vows to Continue Serving

Dan Basimbe

Category: Politics

Read Time: 2 mins

Published: 10 July 2025

Mayuge, Uganda – Former Speaker Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga has firmly rejected suggestions that she should retire from politics, declaring her continued readiness to serve as she campaigns for the position of Second National Vice Chairperson (Female) of the NRM's Central Executive Committee (CEC).

Speaking during a campaign meeting at Hannington Resort in Mayuge District, Kadaga addressed critics who claim she should make way for younger leaders. "I am not old, and there are many in politics older than me who haven't retired," the Kamuli District Woman MP stated emphatically.

The meeting drew women leaders from all 12 districts of Busoga, including Jinja, Bugiri, Iganga, and Kamuli. Attendees included representatives from the Women's League and the Women's Council, who pledged strong support for Kadaga's candidacy against the current Speaker, Anita Among.

At the gathering, participants asked President Museveni to persuade Speaker Among to withdraw from the race, fund Women’s League leaders’ campaign activities, and donate motorcycles to ease grassroots mobilisation.

Highlighting her credentials, Kadaga reminded supporters of her contributions to Busoga and national development during her long political career. She positioned herself as a strong voice for ordinary members within CEC.

Underscoring her determination, Kadaga announced plans for nationwide campaigns, kicking off with a major rally in Iganga District on July 10th.

The enthusiastic reception in Mayuge demonstrated Kadaga's enduring popularity in her Busoga stronghold as she seeks to reclaim influence within the NRM leadership structures.

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