While the 2016 elections saw 405 candidates vying for Woman Member of Parliament seats in 112 districts, this time there is a surge of 638 women candidates in 146 districts.
Uganda slid to 31st position with 154 females out of 449 legislators. The figures reflect a percentile decline from the 2016 report in which Uganda was in 29th position, despite the creation of new districts and which brought more women in parliament through the affirmative action vote.
Speaking at the inauguration of the Womens Situation Room for peaceful elections, Kiggundu urged women to use their power to implore their children and husbands to stay away from electoral violence.
