KAMPALA, June 15 — Uganda on Monday named the country’s first woman prime minister, reported Anadolu Agency.
Robinah Nabbanja, 52, has been officially approved by parliament to work as prime minister for the next five years.
Nabbanja was appointed by President Yoweri Museveni.
In her acceptance speech, Nabbanja said: “I thank God for what he has done for me. I thank fellow members of Parliament (MPs) for accepting me to become an MP without even debating on me.”
She vowed to ensure that all ministers and members of parliament attend parliament sessions.
She also urged the public to adopt measures against COVID-19 as she wants to work with healthy people.
Sources: BERNAMA