Top 5 Suzan Jolly Abeja Quotes

Ugandan politician

Susan Jolly Abeja is a Ugandan politician and member of the parliament. She was elected in office as a woman Member to represent Otuke district during the 2021 Uganda general elections. She is an Independent member of parliament. Susan was among the 132 MPs who were sworn in for a five-year term as representatives for different constituencies across the country, in the 11th Parliament on May 17, 2021.

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After watching a documentary featuring informal women workers sharing their experiences as breadwinners during the COVID-19 pandemic, the legislator urged men to start businesses to support their women, rather than allowing them to stay at home and share the financial burdens.

Parliament is advocating for the Employment Bill, which proposes a salary of approximately 1.5 million shillings for women who perform domestic work at home.

Community members should change the mindset that women are incapable and instead recognize their contributions as equal to those of boys and men.

Women who work in markets can become MPs, as many of them are educated, just like I am.

Women should not only focus on supporting their husbands and raising children but also consider starting small businesses to contribute to the family’s well-being.