Cecilia Barbara Atim Ogwal (6 December 1946 – 18 January 2024) was a Ugandan politician, businesswoman and management consultant. She was the Member of Parliament for the Dokolo District Women's Constituency. She was a member of Uganda's legislature continuously from 1996 until her death. [1]

Jan 25, 2024 · Ogwal was regarded as a trailblazer, one of the strongest, most charismatic women leaders in the opposition, and a staunch defender of multipartyism, democracy and human rights. Known for her...

Jan 18, 2024 · Uganda’s political landscape has been dealt a significant blow with the demise of Cecilia Barbara Atim Ogwal, the Woman Member of Parliament for Dokolo District.

Jan 18, 2024 · Hon Cecilia Atim Ogwal, a remarkable Ugandan politician and businesswoman born on June 12, 1946, in Dokolo. Serving as a dedicated member of parliament for Dokolo District, Cecilia has been actively involved in politics since 1970.

Jan 18, 2024 · Uganda is mourning the death of its first beauty queen, long-serving legislator and senior opposition leader Cecilia Barbra Atim Ogwal, who succumbed to cancer while receiving treatment in India aged 77.

Jan 26, 2024 · Ogwal was regarded as a trailblazer, one of the strongest, most charismatic women leaders in the opposition, and a staunch defender of multipartyism, democracy and human rights. Known for her toughness, she was unafraid to stand up to male leaders in the ruling party and even within her own party.

Jan 18, 2024 · Cecilia Ogwal’s political journey began at the university, fueled by her passion for women’s emancipation and the empowerment of the girl child. Despite challenges and a transition from UPC to FDC, she remained a prominent figure in Ugandan politics.

Jan 19, 2024 · Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Legendary long-reigning Member of Parliament and Dokolo District Woman Representative, Cecilia Barbara Atim Ogwal who died Thursday aged 77 has been hailed for her role in changing the politics of the country.

Feb 4, 2024 · Ogwal was regarded as a trailblazer, one of the strongest, most charismatic women leaders in the opposition, and a staunch defender of multipartyism, democracy and human rights. Known for her toughness, she was unafraid to stand up to male leaders in the ruling party and even within her own party.

Jan 18, 2024 · Ogwal, 77, succumbed to cancer in India on Thursday. She has been MP since 1996. Dokolo Woman Member of Parliament Cecilia Ogwal is dead. The Speaker of Parliament, Ms Anita Among, announced the...