The drive for gender equality in Uganda has been ongoing for nearly three decades, with efforts led by the government and civil society actors.

These efforts have included legislation and policies such as affirmative action. However, they have consistently faced barriers to effective implementation and full enjoyment by women, including economic, cultural, and structural challenges.

Various reports indicate increasing cases of gender-based violence, child marriage, and other harmful practices, mainly targeting women and girls.

Despite this, notable strides have been made in the economic and governance spheres, with more women now actively engaged in income-generating activities and holding top leadership positions in both the corporate world and the political arena. In these roles, they contribute to key decision-making processes that create meaningful impact on their lives, families, communities, and the nation at large.

However, a critical question remains: To what extent have these efforts to elevate the status of women ensured their empowerment and created an enabling environment for inclusion and gender balance?

In this episode of The Grind Podcast, Patrick Kamara explores this subject with Dr. Aisha Ruth Biyinzika Kasolo, a Women’s Economic Empowerment Advocate, Project Coordinator of the GROW Fund at PSFU, and a member of the Presidential CEO Round Table. She also serves on several other boards.