Hon. Racheal Magoola
Title: Member of Parliament | Women’s representative, Bugweri District
Rachael Magoola is a Ugandan singer, songwriter, dancer, and politician. She is one of the members of Afrigo Band. In the 2021 general election she was elected to Parliament, as the women’s representative in Bugweri District, for the National Resistance Movement.
Rachel trained as a music teacher and worked for eleven years at Namasagali College and Kaliro Primary Teacher Training College, where she also served as the patroness of the music club.
Rachel Magoola’s political journey includes her role as a Member of Parliament in Uganda. Her involvement in politics reflects her commitment to social issues, particularly those affecting women and children.
In 1998, she was voted one of the 100 most influential women in Uganda and later recognized as one of the top 25 celebrities in 2001.
As an MP, Rachel continues to advocate for gender equality and youth empowerment in Uganda. Her dual career in music and politics has made her a significant figure in promoting cultural heritage alongside social development initiatives.
Sessions With Hon. RACHEAL
Thur 24 Oct: World Café: From Canvas to Commerce: Navigating IP in Uganda’s Arts Industry
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Director, Editor, and Colorist at Addmaya Motion Pictures
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Executive Director of Uganda Communications Commission (UCC)
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Managing Partner, KTA Advocates
Practice Head, Technology, Media, Telecommunications, KTA Advocates.
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Head of Local Content Multichoice Group
Co Founder and CEO of Karaa
Director Intellectual Property, Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB)
Venture Architect Starthub Africa
Co-Chief Executive officer, Black Canvas Media
Chairman, Kiira Motors Corporation
Director General, Presidential Initiative for Banana Industry Development
Registrar General, Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB)
Founder, Afriart Gallery
Visual Artist
Minister of State for Youth and Children Affairs
Head of Strategy, NSSF
Consultant, KTA Advocates & Former Principal Judge of the High Court of Uganda
Fashion designer, IGC Fashion House
Little Red Curious
Founder and Creative Lead at Khama Digital
Managing Director, The Bold Woman Fund.
