Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) General Muhoozi Kainerugaba has announced plans to establish a Women’s League within the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU), signalling a new effort to strengthen the organisation’s structures and recognise the contribution of its female supporters.
Muhoozi made the announcement while praising women who have stood firmly behind PLU, describing them as some of the organisation’s strongest and most committed supporters. He noted that their courage, determination and willingness to defend the organisation had demonstrated that women play an important role in its growth.
“Some of the strongest supporters of PLU are women. They are fearless fighters. I have decided to form a Women’s League of PLU. I shall announce the chairwoman soon,” Muhoozi stated.
The announcement has drawn attention to the growing importance of female participation within PLU, with Muhoozi making it clear that women deserve a dedicated structure through which they can organise, coordinate and actively participate in the organisation’s activities.
The proposed Women’s League is expected to bring together female supporters from different parts of the country under a recognised leadership structure. It could also provide an opportunity for women to take on more visible responsibilities in mobilisation, community engagement and strengthening the organisation’s grassroots networks.
One of the most anticipated aspects of the announcement is the appointment of the league’s first chairwoman. Muhoozi has indicated that he will personally communicate the name of the woman selected for the position, although he has not yet provided details about the selection process or the responsibilities attached to the office.
The development comes as PLU continues to build its presence and organisational structures while attracting supporters from different backgrounds. Establishing a women’s wing would give female members a more organised platform to contribute their ideas, participate in leadership and advance the organisation’s activities.
Attention has now shifted to Muhoozi’s promised announcement, with supporters waiting to discover who will become the first chairwoman of the PLU Women’s League and how the new structure will operate across Uganda.
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