Here are The Top 18 Uganda Women Empowerment Champions recognized with the Public Opinions Responsible Investment Global Award

What the report says

Watchdog Uganda reported that Public Opinions has announced a group it describes as Uganda’s top 18 women empowerment champions, following a six-month field survey in which Ugandans nominated individuals seen as major contributors to women’s socioeconomic development. According to the report, the honorees were placed on the Public Opinions Uganda Women Empowerment Hall of Fame Poster for 2025/2026, received the Responsible Investment Global Award, and were entered into the Public Opinions Journal for Certified Development Champions and Responsible Investments for 2025/2026.

The published text names several high-profile recipients, including Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja, World Bank Uganda Country Manager Dr. Francisca Ayodeji Akala, First Lady and Education Minister Janet Museveni, President Yoweri Museveni, Buganda King Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, Busoga Kyabazinga William Wilberforce Kadhumbula Gabula Nadiope IV, Toro King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, Nnabagereka Sylvia Nagginda, and GROW Project Coordinator Dr. Ruth Aisha Kasolo. Public Opinions credited them with work linked to women’s income generation, girls’ education, maternal health, financial inclusion, skills development, and advocacy against practices that harm women and girls.

The recognition highlights the role of state institutions, cultural leaders, development partners and civil society-linked initiatives in Uganda’s gender and development agenda. The report particularly references programmes such as the Parish Development Model, Emyooga, the GROW Project, the Presidential Initiative on Skilling the Girl Child, and kingdom-led health and education campaigns.

The supplied article text does not include the full details of all 18 awardees, nor does it provide the survey methodology beyond describing it as field-based and nationwide. The awards and rankings should therefore be understood as Public Opinions’ recognition, as reported by Watchdog Uganda, pending any further editorial verification.