Agnes Kwaje Lasuba

Agnes Kwaje Lasuba (14 August 1948 – 16 September 2023) was a South Sudanese politician.

Early life Lasuba was born in Torit, Equatoria. She attended school from 1953 through 1964. Her family went into exile in 1964, causing Lasuba to take a break from schooling. She returned to secondary school in 1965, attending Nabingu Secondary School. She then attended Uganda College of Commerce and Administration, receiving a degree in secretariat and management in 1969.

Career From 1998 to 2003, Lasuba was active in the Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM) while still living in the United Kingdom. She returned to New Sudan in 2003. Lasuba took part in the peace talks that would eventually lead to the Comprehensive Peace Agreement in 2005. Lasuba then served as a member of parliament. As part of President of the Southern Sudan, General Salva Kiir Mayarditwas, restructuring the cabinet in June 2010, she was named the Minister of Gender, Child and Social Welfare in the Cabinet of South Sudan. As Minister, Lasuba focused on gender equality and providing education for young girls.