Amongst the archetypal women who have emerged to challenge the status quo, the story of Proscovia Salaamu Musumba, is peppered with anecdotes of failure, resilience, perseverance and triumph.
Admired for her stoicism, the FDC eastern region vice president is loathed in nearly equal measure for her criticism by those on the other side of the political divide. During an explosive debate in the Seventh Parliament, Mary Karooro Okurut, who is now Information minister, accused Salaamu of having the kimansulo of the mouth.
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