DP Women decry challenges faced in 2026 elections

10 February 2026, 6:26 pm

By Richard Musaazi

Women in the Democratic Party (DP) have expressed concern over the many challenges they faced during the recently concluded electoral process ahead of the 2026 general elections.

Speaking at a press conference held at the DP headquarters in Kampala, the DP Women’s League President, Sarah Adong, said that women still face significant discrimination in Uganda’s political space.

Adong noted that many Ugandans still believe that women belong only in the home and in the kitchen, a mindset that continues to hinder women from winning key political positions.

She further explained that women in Uganda continue to encounter numerous obstacles in politics, ranging from cultural stereotypes to limited support within political structures.

At the same time, the DP women criticized men for neglecting their responsibilities. They said that many men impregnate women but later abandon them, leaving women with the sole responsibility of raising children.

The group called for greater respect for women and more inclusive political participation moving forward.