Anita Among

thumb Anita Annet Among (born 23 November 1973) is a Ugandan politician, accountant, and lawyer who represents Bukedea District in Parliament. She became Speaker of the Parliament of Uganda in March 2022. Her public statements have addressed women's leadership, education, youth empowerment, and parliamentary affairs. Quotes On regional trade “I call upon the East African Community to trouble-shoot the Non-Tariff Barriers (NTBs) that continue to breach the EAC Common Market Protocol and inhibit the integration process. These NTBs manifest through tax measures, quality and safety standards, import bans and customs and trade facilitation measures.” Speaker Among appeals to EACJ judges on trade agreements breach, The Independent, 12 July 2022. On legislation “We believe in our cultures and values of Uganda and we do legislate for the population and the people in Uganda.” Crispus Mugisha, Speaker Among wants other East African parliaments to pass law against homosexuality, Nile Post, 21 May 2023. On parliamentary service “With a lot of humility, I thank my colleagues the Members of Parliament for withstanding all the pressure from bullies and doomsday conspiracy theorists in the interest of our country.” Uganda parliament passes tough anti-gay law, Reuters, 30 May 2023. On women's leadership “These gatherings foster networking and collaboration. It is an opportunity of self-examination and meditation as we pray, empower and encourage each other.” Collaboration Key in Achieving Gender Inclusion – Among, Parliament of Uganda, 8 October 2024. “Every girl, just like boys, deserves an equal chance to survive and thrive. No society should bar women and girls from receiving equal opportunities like their male counterparts.” Sam Ibanda Mugabi, Among Urges Women Leaders to Protect Girls’ Rights, Nile Post, 3 March 2025. On education and early marriage “I was going to Primary Seven when I almost got forced into a marriage; I took off from home, went and became a house girl, stayed in some other people’s homes and managed to pay for my own education.” Speaker urges girls to defy parents on early marriages, Parliament of Uganda, 11 June 2024. “I will keep this seat jealously because I worked for it. I refused to become a teenage mother. So, I’m going to be in this seat. You better guard your seats.” Arthur Arnold Wadero, I will guard my seat jealously, says Among, Daily Monitor, 11 June 2024. On youth empowerment “I would be a farmer — but not just any farmer. I would hire young people like you to work with me. I believe in empowering youth to grow with purpose.” Bavis Emcee, Inside the Speaker’s World: A Heartfelt Conversation with Rt. Hon. Anitah Among, Nile Post, 24 July 2025. External links Anita Among — Wikipedia Speaker of Parliament — Parliament of Uganda Collaboration Key in Achieving Gender Inclusion Among Urges Women Leaders to Protect Girls’ Rights Inside the Speaker’s World Category:1973 births Category:Living people Category:Ugandan politicians Category:Women politicians