Betty Amongi

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Betty Amongi Akena, (née Betty Amongi Ongom), commonly known as Betty Amongi, is a Ugandan politician. She is the Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development[1] in the Cabinet of Uganda, as of 9 June 2021. Previously, she served as the Cabinet Minister of Kampala Capital City[2] and before that, from 6 June 2016 until 14 December 2019, as the Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development in Uganda's cabinet.[3] She is also the incumbent member of parliament representing the Oyam South Constituency in the 11th Parliament (2021 to 2026).

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Empowering women entrepreneurs is not just a matter of gender equality; it’s an economic imperative. Women are the backbone of our communities, and their success translates into stronger, more resilient economies
- https://grow.go.ug/mauris-facilisis-pretium-blandit-integer-accumsan-efficitur-metus-vel-pulvinar-nibh-cursus-id/
This platform has given me the visibility and confidence I need to expand my business. It’s encouraging to see so many women like myself taking bold steps in entrepreneurship
- https://grow.go.ug/mauris-facilisis-pretium-blandit-integer-accumsan-efficitur-metus-vel-pulvinar-nibh-cursus-id/
The growth opportunity and productivity for women enterprises(GROW) project has disbursed Shs18.9b In loan to 1,193 women entrepreneurs across Uganda
- https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/women-entrepreneurs-get-shs18b-grow-loans-in-one-month-amongi--4790628