Published on 19/09/2024
Nakakento Aisha, a dynamic 30-year-old legal professional with deep ties to Ibanda District, has announced her intentions to contest for the position of Woman Member of Parliament for Ibanda District in the upcoming 2026 elections.
Born and raised in Ibanda District, the vibrant Nakakento brings vast experience in law, human rights advocacy and community development which she believes will propel her to make a significant impact in the lives of her people in Ibanda District.
A granddaughter of the late Muganda Yusuf and daughter of the late Swaibu Bbare Muganda, Nakakento grew up in Ibanda, where she attended several local schools, including Rugarama Primary School, Ibanda Town School, Kagongo Parents, Muganda Memorial Primary School, and Boma Primary School, where she sat for her Primary Leaving Examinations.
She attended Summaya Girls High School, Nabisunsa Girls School and Aisha Girls High School where she obtained her Uganda Certificate of Education and later joined Standard College Ntungamo for her A-Level studies.
Nakakento’s higher education was inspired by her strong passion for justice and law which saw her a Bachelor’s degree in Law and Criminal Justice from Gretious School of Law and Nkumba University. This academic foundation later laid the groundwork for her impressive legal career in both academia and practice.
She has worked as a lecturer at Uganda Pentecostal University from 2022 to 2023 and currently serves as an associate at Ingura & Co. Advocates.
Nakakento also gained significant experience working as a personal assistant to General Muheesi Geoffrey from 2019 to 2021 and in the Department of Transport at the UNHCR and currently working with feel of Africa Rights Alliance as a regional coordinator.
As a professional lawyer with expertise in human rights across East and Central Africa, Nakakento brings understands both Ugandan and international laws making her the right candidate to represent the people of Ibanda District.
She is well-acquainted with parliamentary procedures and has expressed her commitment to using this knowledge to drive meaningful change in Ibanda District.
“Ibanda needs a transformative, able, and dedicated leader who can galvanize people towards positive change. For me, the time is now. I am convicted that we can impact the lives of our children, brothers, sisters, fathers, mothers, and grandparents in Ibanda. ,” Nakakento said while announcing her candidacy.
Nakakento’s candidacy is further strengthened by her role as the founder and CEO of Aisha Swaibu and Lord Jian Foundation which has been actively involved in community service within Ibanda District.
The foundation has provided assistance to the needy and facilitated agricultural investments, showcasing her commitment to improving the livelihoods of her people and she she believes with her representation at national level, she can do more.
‘’Ibanda district is my home and Ibanda people are My people and Ibanda is a place that God has placed on my heart to be a servant because together we can cause a transformation that will impact the lives of our people” she noted.
In her campaign, Nakakento is promising to focus on youth empowerment with her extensive network of local and international friends and partners to lobby for opportunities that will benefit the youths in Ibanda District.
“As a youth myself, I understand the challenges that young people face, and I am committed to lobbying support for the young generation,” she said, adding that her youth-focused approach has already garnered significant backing from young people in the district.
She has also promised to tackle other challenges in the area including educational and economic opportunities, enhance local infrastructure, and address pressing social issues like youth unemployment and inadequate healthcare.
Nakakento also intends to advocate for agricultural reforms that will empower farmers in Ibanda and ensure sustainable development in the district.
Nakakento’s extensive professional background, combined with her deep roots in the Ibanda community, position her as a strong contender for the Woman MP seat.
Her message of unity, progress, service and youth empowerment aligns with many voters who are eager for new leadership and fresh perspectives in the district’s political landscape
