The African Leadership Magazine has recognised Uganda's Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja as the winner of African Female Leader of the Year 2024 award.
This was announced on Monday as the magazine announced the African Persons of the Year 2024.
"Congratulations to Her Excellency Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja Prime Minister, of Uganda , for being named Winner, African Female Leader of the Year 2024," the organisation announced.
Nabbanja's category included; Antoinette Sayeh, the former deputy managing director of International Monetary Fund, Hellen Oritsejafor, a Nigerian philanthropist and businesswoman, and Patrician Obo-Nai, the CEO of Terecel Ghana.
The winners were Sequel to an extensive three-step selection process; public nominations, screening and shortlisting by the editorial board, and a highly competitive online poll that closed at midnight (CAT) on Thursday, December 12, 2024.
Upon being announced winner, Nabbanja took to X (formerly Twitter) to celebrate the good news.
"Many thanks to you dependable friends for your vote in the online Poll conducted globally. I have been declared as a winner under the African Female leaders category and therefore among the African Leaders of the year 2024 as indicated below. Thank you for the trust. A luta Continua!" she stated.
*Minister Aceng, Dr Bassajabalaba among winners*
Meanwhile, the Minister of Health Ruth Aceng was named the African Public Health Champion of the Year 2024.
Ugandan businessman Hassan Dr. Bassajabalaba Hassan, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Kampala International University (KIU) was named the African Educationist of the Year 2024.
Ken Giami, Publisher of African Leadership Magazine, commended the winners for their remarkable contributions.
“They represent a force for good on the continent, and we are proud to stand with them at this time in our history.” she stated.
The winners will receive the award trophies during the 14th Annual African Leadership Magazine Persons of the Year Awards Ceremony, billed 27–28 February 2025, in Casablanca, Morocco.
Full list below:
African of the Year
H.E. Faye Diomaye , President of Senegal – Winner
African Political Leader of the Year
H.E. Andry Rajoelina, President of Madagascar – Winner
Africa Peace & Security Leader of the Year
H.E. João Lourenço, President of Angola – Winner
African Female Leader of the Year
H.E. Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja Prime Minister of Uganda – Co-Winner
Mama Dr. Helen Oritsejafor, Nigerian Philanthropist and Businesswoman – Co-Winner
African Lawmaker of the Year
Dithapelo Keorapetse, Speaker of Botswana’s National Assembly – Winner
African Government Minister of the Year
Diamantino Azevedo, Minister for Mineral Resources, Angola – Winner
African Agricultural Development Leader of the Year
Mandefro Nigussie , CEO, Agricultural Transformation Agency, Ethiopia – Winner
African Public Health Champion of the Year
Hon. Dr. Ruth Aceng, Minister for Health, Uganda – Winner
African Public Sector Leader of the Year
Mr. M. Sudhamo Lal, Director-General, Mauritius Revenue Authority – Winner
Young African Leader of the Year
Emilia Nghikembua, CEO, Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) – Winner
African Philanthropist of the Year
Dr. Mrs. Seinye Lulu-Briggs, Chairman, Moni Pulo, Nigeria – Winner
African Industrialist of the Year
Bridgette Radebe Motsepe Radebe, Founder/Chairperson, Mmakau Mining, South Africa – Winner
African Educationist of the Year Hassan Basajjabalaba, Founder, Kampala International University, Uganda – Winner