Sarah Achieng Opendi
Sarah Achieng Opendi is a Ugandan accountant and politician. She is the State Minister of Mineral Development in the Ugandan cabinet, serving since 14 December 2019. Before that, from 6 June 2016 until 14 December 2019, she served as the State Minister of Health for General Duties. Prior to that, from 15 August 2012 until 6 June 2016, she served as the Minister of State for Primary Healthcare. In the cabinet reshuffle of 1 March 2015, she retained her cabinet post.
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- I have done all my roles of representing my people. I have sponsored 3 private members bill but i am aware that in every election, you must have opponents. I always face like six women each election, so the five is not a threat to me.
- One of the many reasons am coming in is to ensure that Tororo people coexist in unity for prosperity. We shouldn't have a woman member of Parliament who takes side. She must be a mother to all
- You want to be a leader but can you also put in mind that you need to lead people who're working. Let's hold on with campaigns until rightful time.
- I have seen the hussle our people in Tororo go through and I want to use my experience and skills to bring positive change. I believe that with unity and compassion, we can build a better Tororo.