Monicah Amoding

Monicah Amoding (born 30 November 1981) is a Ugandan politician, lawyer and social worker, who served as the district woman representative of Kumi District, in the 10th Ugandan Parliament, (2016–2021), as a member of the ruling National Resistance Movement political party.

Background and education Amoding was born in November 1981. She attended Namilyango Girls Primary School in Mukono District, graduating with a Primary Leaving Examination Certificate from there in 1993. She went on to obtain her O-Level education from Tororo Girls School, graduating with a Uganda Certificate of Education, in 1997. Two years later, she received a Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education from Makerere High School, having completed her A-Level education. After winding through parliamentary committees, the bill passed parliament in May 2021, although supporters and opponents of the legislation were unhappy with what was passed, on account of what was included and what was left out. In the end, the bill might not become law if the president declines to sign it. Three reasons why he might not (a) The United States, a major benefactor of the Ugandan government is opposed to some provisions of the bill (b) The bill attempts to achieve too much, thus antagonizing too many would-be supporters and (c) There is no political dividend. The 2021 elections are over. The next elections are not until 2026.

Other considerations During the national elections in 2021, Monicah Amoding lost her parliamentary seat to Christine Apolot who received 35,152 votes against Amoding's 29,292 votes.

Personal life Amoding is married. Her hobbies are writing, reading, travelling and meditation. She has special interest in advocating for rights of marginalized groups, volunteering in humanitarian activities and working with local and poor communities. She also serves as a leader for women at https://eogm.org/about/