I’ve been accused of having an affair with the president, among other things. They claim I only have my job because I’m a woman. Men try to bully me … - Specioza Kazibwe

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I’ve been accused of having an affair with the president, among other things. They claim I only have my job because I’m a woman. Men try to bully me the same way they bully their wives, but I won’t tolerate it. It's clear they can't imagine women serving any purpose beyond sex, but I make sure to remind them that we have brains too.

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About Specioza Kazibwe

Speciosa Naigaga Wandira Kazibwe (born July 1, 1954, in Iganga District) is a Ugandan politician, surgeon, and the first female vice president of Africa.

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