As Uganda prepares to celebrate 63 years of social and economic transformation and 39 years of President Yoweri Museveni’s visionary leadership, Hon. Judith Nabakooba has been nominated for induction into the esteemed Great 63 Uganda Development Champions Journal. This journal recognizes 63 exemplary individuals who have made significant contributions to the vision of H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and the National Resistance Movement (NRM) government, as well as the Uganda Vision 2040.
Hon. Judith Nabakooba’s induction into the Great 63 Uganda Development Champions Journal not only recognizes her individual achievements but also serves as a testament to the potential of dedicated leadership in driving Uganda towards a prosperous future as well as her total loyalty to H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and his Visionary Leadership.
Born in Uganda, Judith Nabakooba’s educational background is impressive. She attended Ndejje Secondary School, where she obtained both the Uganda Certificate of Education in 1994 and the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education in 1997. She graduated from Makerere University with a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication in 2002 and later earned a Master’s degree in Human Rights from the same institution. Additionally, she holds a Diploma in Strategic Leadership Management from the Chartered Management Institute in the UK, as well as two postgraduate diplomas in Management and Monitoring and Evaluation from the Uganda Management Institute.
Before entering politics, Nabakooba served in the Uganda Police Force from 2004 to 2015, where she held various positions, including spokesperson for the Police Force from 2011 to 2015. She transitioned to active politics in June 2015, winning the Mityana District Woman Representative seat in the 2016 general elections on the ruling NRM party ticket.
In a cabinet reshuffle on December 14, 2019, she was appointed Minister of Information, ICT, and Communication, before her current role in the Ministry of Lands, Housing, and Urban Development. Her work has been closely monitored by Public Opinions, which recognizes her commitment to attaining the aspirations of President Museveni.
Recently, Nabakooba has been at the forefront of promoting the National Physical Development Plan (NPDP 2021-2040), a critical framework for sustainable development and responsible resource management in Uganda. The plan, approved in November 2023, addresses the strategic location of cities, key infrastructure, and the orderly use of land, which are essential for Uganda’s economic growth.
Nabakooba emphasizes that while other national planning documents exist, the spatial component was previously missing. The NPDP aims to enhance agricultural productivity, boost industrialization, and ensure urban areas become engines of economic growth while safeguarding protected areas and natural resources.
As nominations for the Great 63 Uganda Development Champions continue, the public is encouraged to participate by sending their nominations via SMS or WhatsApp to +256774992426 or visiting the website at www.publicopinions.net.
