Rebecca Mulira Explained

Rebecca Allen Namugenze Mukasa, also known as Rebecca Mulira, was a Ugandan women's rights advocate and social activist.

Biography

Mulira was born in Mengo Hospital, Kampala, Uganda. She is known for her contributions to the Buganda Kingdom.^[1] She died in a car crash in 2001.^[2]

Honours

She was honoured as one of the female icons of the African anti-colonial struggle.^[3] She was hailed by the Kabaka for being a figure in women's emancipation.^[4]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Finding AidEridadi M.K. Mulira Papers: Cambridge Centre of African Studies. 15 April 2020.
2. Web site: Let's remember Rebecca Mulira. www.newvision.co.ug. 2020-04-15. 2001-12-30.
3. Web site: Honouring Women in Africa. 29 January 2018. Business Insider. 15 April 2020.
4. Web site: Kabaka Hails Rebecca Mulira. allafrica. 15 April 2020.