(Bishop Stuart University, 2011-12) Gcrshom, Atukunda
Elcction.s, as one of the pillMs of dcn1octacy, O\"Ct the )'t:an
h•vc dcm m~ cd practically the possibility 10 usher in good.
ponsib c and ccoutu~ble le<.u.lcrship in some counuits ir.
Africa. 1l1cy have also demonsmrcd equality between men and
women rhrough pobcical parricipation on 1hc basis or one adult
citizen! one \"Otc.
This article cx<1mincs womt n political participatlon in Ugamh:
the challenges rhey face and opportunities •\'\\liable 10 them in
Ug<1nda's electoral processes. This 1s imponan1 in finding ou1
:ippropri•rc pollcit$, lcgisl>iions and action to coh•ncc the level
or women's participation in politics, within and bc}'Ond their
politico! parties for equality 2nd d°'·d opmcnt
