“She Was Banned From Speaking to the Press” — Parliament Press Secretary Reveals How Museveni Surprised Ugandans With Robinah Nabbanja’s Appointment as PM in 2021

As Uganda prepares for a new cabinet following President Yoweri Museveni’s swearing-in after the 2021 elections, attention is turning to the legacy of outgoing Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja and how she rose to the country’s top government office.

Speaking during an interview on NBS Television on Friday, Parliament Principal Press Secretary Sabiti Joseph reflected on Nabbanja’s appointment and the perception barriers she broke through on her way to becoming Uganda’s first female Prime Minister.