PICTORIAL: Women parliamentarians elect leaders

Women parliamentarians under their umbrella body Uganda Parliamentary Women's Association (UWOPA) elected Tororo woman MP Sarah Opendi Achieng as their new chairperson and Woman MP Luwero district Brenda Nabukenya as their vice-chairperson.

Opendi promised to unite women and work for the cause of women in parliament.

This was during a heated election at Kabira Country Club in Bukoto on Friday night. Maria Wamala attended the election and brought you the pictures.

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Outgoing UWOPA chairperson Kamugo Pamela hands over office to the incoming UWOPA chairperson Sarah Opendi Achieng

Celebrations after vote counting

Lira Woman MP Linda Auma the elected UWOPA publicity secretary campaigning

Vice Chairperson Brenda Nabukenya celebrates her win

Woman MP Mubende Hope Grania Nakazibwe emerged as general secretary

Sarah Opendi Achieng celebrates her win

Some of the women parliamentarians

Kaliro woman MP Namukuta Brenda newly elected UWOPA treasurer

Voting underway...