Speaker Anita Among Meets Pope Leo XVI in Vatican Ahead of NRM CEC Leadership Bid.
In a significant diplomatic and spiritual engagement, the Right Honourable Speaker of Uganda’s Parliament, Anita Annette Among, today met His Holiness Pope Leo XVI at the Vatican.
The high-level meeting was part of Speaker Among’s efforts to seek blessings as she prepares to contest for the position of Second National Female Chairperson of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party.
The NRM’s Central Executive Committee (CEC) elections are set for 27th August 2025, and this visit underscores her determination to secure both divine and international goodwill ahead of the polls.
During the audience with the Pope, Speaker Among—affectionately known as "Maama Bukedea"—delivered a special message from Uganda’s President, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, congratulating the Pontiff on his leadership and reaffirming Uganda’s commitment to strengthening ties with the Holy See.
Additionally, she took the opportunity to promote Uganda’s tourism potential, highlighting the country’s scenic landscapes, wildlife, and cultural heritage to the global audience represented at the Vatican.
The Speaker’s visit carries both political and national importance. On a personal level, it reflects her spiritual devotion as she seeks divine favor in her bid for the NRM leadership role.
On a broader scale, the meeting reinforces Uganda-Vatican relations, showcasing the country’s active engagement in international diplomacy.
As Uganda’s political landscape heats up ahead of the NRM elections, Speaker Among’s high-profile visit to the Vatican signals her strategic outreach and ambition. Observers will be keenly watching her next moves as the race for the party’s leadership intensifies.
