Dr. Sarah Khanakwa, also known as Sibya Sipoto, is calling for unity among leaders and residents of Namisindwa District to foster development and combat poverty.

Dr. Khanakwa, a hopeful for the district’s Woman MP seat, emphasized the importance of rejecting sectarianism based on political differences, citing it as a major obstacle to development and a contributor to poverty.

She highlighted that the challenges faced by the government, such as poverty, do not discriminate based on political affiliation.

“The poverty we are fighting knows nothing about political parties. There is no poverty that is NRM, FDC, nor NUP. Poverty is poverty, and it hurts,” Khanakwa remarked.

Speaking to local leaders in Greater Buwabwala zone, she underscored the impact of a united community on gaining government recognition, stating, “No government will ignore the voice of Banamisindwa as long as they are united and cooperate in many different aspects.”

Profile: Dr. Sarah Khanakwa

Dr. Sarah Khanakwa Bwayo, a distinguished development expert and resource mobilization specialist, boasts over 15 years of experience in development work within and outside Uganda. She currently heads Resource Mobilization for the National HIV Response at the Uganda AIDS Commission under the Office of the President, where she is responsible for mobilizing and tracking resources from various sources.

Born in Buwasunguyi, Bupoto in Namisindwa District, Khanakwa holds a PhD in Health Economics from the University of Kwazulu Natal, South Africa, and multiple master’s degrees, including Public Health from Makerere University, Business Administration from Edinburgh, and Public Administration from the Islamic University in Uganda.

Dr. Khanakwa has a proven track record in leadership and development. She has been instrumental in mobilizing resources for the national HIV response, showcasing her ability to forge partnerships and secure funding—a crucial skill for addressing the development challenges in Namisindwa. Additionally, she is a strong advocate for women in business and a lecturer at the Uganda Management Institute in Kampala.

Her campaign for the Woman MP seat in Namisindwa is driven by a desire to bring about strategic leadership and development in one of Uganda’s youngest districts. She aims to leverage her extensive experience and established network of development partners to address the district’s pressing issues and ensure sustainable development.

Dr. Khanakwa’s visionary leadership and deep understanding of development issues position her as a capable and dedicated leader, ready to champion the interests of Namisindwa with integrity and excellence.