An Ode To Uganda’s First Ladies and Their Inimitable Style

We’re celebrating Uganda’s 54th Independence day this Sunday. Style, especially for women has evolved so much since independence day and there’s no doubt, our First Ladies have over the years played a huge role in setting the style trends. With their social status comes the power to wield influence in sectors such as fashion. This ultimately makes them style icons. From their understated elegance to their love for a nice purse handbag, there’s just so much to adore about them.

Let’s look back at some of our first ladies and their undeniably inimitable style.

Kabaka Muteesa II and wife Lady Damalie Kisosonkole

Dr. Milton Obote and wife Miria Obote

Kay and Idi Amin in Benghazi

Idi Amin’s first wife Mariam, (Photo by Mohamed Amin/ Camerapix / Africa 24 Media) ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Uganda’s President Idi Amin, center, and his wife, Sarah, leave the Grand Hotel in Rome, Italy, on their way to the papal summer residence at Castel Gandolfo for their private audience with Pope Paul VI on Sept. 10, 1975. At right, wearing a Busuuti, is Bernadette Olowo, the Uganda envoy who is the first woman ambassador to the Vatican. (AP Photo)

The current First Lady, Janet Kataaha Museveni

Cover Photo: Lady Damalie Kisosonkole

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