Katolini Esita Ndagire Kibuka, known as Katie Kibuka (1922 – May 12, 1985) was a Ugandan activist in the colonial era. Katie Kibuka advocated for women's rights, while sustaining a passion for children.
Born to a Christian family, which put a great deal of emphasis on education,[1] Katie, a Ganda,[2] attended Gayaza High School, later teaching home economics there.[1] Having traveled to the United States to study the workings of the Young Women's Christian Association,[3] she was among the founders of the Ugandan chapter, and was actively involved with both the Mothers' Union and the Uganda Council of Women. The Mothers' Union is a movement striving to help support families in need.[4] The YWCA was founded in 1855 and was a social movement that regards such things as civil rights and freedom of women.[5] Katie was an influential President of the important organization. When her husband retired, the couple moved to Nangabo, which is a sub-county in Uganda. There she founded the Nangabo Center as a community meeting place for people in need. The center provided support and encouragement for the education of girls and Katie ran a preschool, as well.[1] Katie felt children were an inspiration to her, as she had four of her own. Katie also served as an interpreter for Mary Ainsworth during her work with Ugandan mothers.[2] Mary Ainsworth was a developmental psychologist in Uganda.[6] Katie had a strong passion for children, which led her to become the founder of a childcare organization from her home. With the help of her supportive husband, she founded the first pre-school for African children in Uganda.[7] She was a productive member of society and was actively involved in her church. She participated in several organizations in her church by helping those in need. She was a part of The Provincial Committee of the Church of Uganda and the Missionary Board of the Church of England.[8] Katie died on May 12, 1985, after living a remarkable and fulfilled life of serving others.