Rita Atukwasa
Rita Atukwasa is a Member of the Parliament of Uganda in the Eleventh Parliament, Public Policy Analyst, Gender specialist and Trainer for Gender and Equity Budgeting. She is also a former Executive director at The Institute for Social Transformation (IST) Uganda. She is the Woman Member of Parliament of Mbarara district having won the January, 2021 as an independent candidate. Rita is also a member of the Gender Based Violence Prevention Network. Rita Atukwasa has a degree in Social Administration and Political Science from Makerere University in 2001. She also attained a Post Graduate Diploma from Institute for Training for Transformation South Africa. She then did a Master's Degree in Public Policy and Governance from the Uganda Management Institute in 2016
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edit- "Now that I am a fully sworn-in MP, I pledge to engage my colleagues and work together to establish various committees aimed at driving sustainable development in Mbarara City and the entire region. These committees will bring together bankers, craftsmen, politicians, business leaders, and healthcare professionals to collaborate for the greater good."
- "I am committed to serving with the utmost honor for everyone. While the swearing-in is significant, it won't be truly meaningful or memorable unless I fulfill my duty through service."