PROFILE: Esther Nakawooya, the NUP Iron Lady shaking Nakaseke

Born 3rd November 1994, Hon. Esther Nakawooya is a Ugandan journalist and politician
affiliated to the opposition National Unity Platform, and she is currently the party’s flag-bearer seeking election as the District Woman representative
for Nakaseke District.

She was born in Namugenyi in Kkokoggwanga, Mijinje
Parish of Ssemuto Sub County in present day
Nakaseke District. Hon. Esther Nakawooya holds a
strong passion for community development
and advocacy. She is the visionary behind the
Esther Nakawooya Foundation, an initiative
aimed at transforming lives through social
empowerment programs. Her non profit foundation focuses on women and youth
entrepreneurship training; agricultural
support and skilling; educational
sponsorships for disadvantaged children;
health awareness and support for rural
mothers. Her foundation has impacted many
households in Nakaseke District and
continues to serve as a beacon of hope and
opportunity.

Her communication skills and public engagement capabilities. Nakawooya’s
background in journalism has enabled her to
highlight issues affecting marginalized
groups, especially in rural communities.

She joined Guster Lule Ntake’s Delta Television at
Muganzirwazza building, Katwe where she served as a presenter. Hon. Esther Nakawooya also served as the Treasurer for the journalist’s umbrella, Uganda
Journalists’ Association in 2016-2017.

Through radio, television, and public forums,
she has championed the voices of the underrepresented, with a focus on women,
children and youth.

BACKGROUND AND LIFE
EXPERIENCES
Esther Nakawooya attended Hellen White Bright Future Primary School Ssemuto, before
joining Butayunja Primary School to sit her
Primary Leaving Examinations. She joined Nakaseke SDA Senior Secondary School, and
sat her Uganda Certificate of Education
exams at Makindye Senior Secondary School,
Kampala. Nakawooya later joined Uganda
Institute of Business and Media Studies for a
Certificate in Journalism, which she later
upgraded to hold a Diploma.
She worked for Pastor Jackson Ssenyonga’s
Makerere Kavule-based Top Media services
(Top Radio and Top Television), and later

In 2021, Esther Nakawooya contested for the
position of Woman Member of Parliament for
Nakaseke District under the Democratic Party
(DP). Her campaign was grounded in the
principles of justice, inclusivity, and service to
the people. Her victory was rigged in broad daylight in favour of the ruling NRM’s
candidate.

Driven by an even stronger commitment to
transformation, she has since aligned with the
National Unity Platform (NUP) and is a prospective candidate for the 2026 general
elections. Her political vision is centered on transparency, grassroots empowerment, and
sustainable development.

She is credited for her active role in promoting women’s
participation in leadership and governance and mobilizing communities for health,
education, and environmental conservation. She has worked with local leaders, civil
society organizations, and faith-based groups
to promote peace, unity, and self-reliance in Nakaseke and beyond.

NAKAWOOYA’S VISION FOR
NAKASEKE

Esther Nakawooya envisions a Nakaseke where every woman and youth has a livelihood opportunity; quality education
and healthcare are accessible to all; infrastructure supports trade, agriculture,
and innovation; and, the voices of the people shape policy and governance

Nakawooya is also a mother, taking pride in balancing public service with family life, raising her children with strong values of integrity and compassion. She is a farmer
with coffee plantations in different parts of
Nakaseke. Through her work, she encourages
women and youth to engage in modern and sustainable farming practices.