Uganda, Feb. 13 -- At least 14 people have so far expressed interest in becoming the next Dokolo District Woman representative in Parliament.

The seat fell vacant following the death of the incumbent, Cecilia Barbara Atim Ogwal, on January 18.

The vacant seat should be filled within 60 days, according to the electoral laws.

The family of the late Ogwal has fronted her daughter, Dr Rosemary Alwoc Ogwal, to succeed her mother.

Dr Alwoc, who is yet to decide whether to run on an Independent, National Resistance Movement (NRM) or Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) ticket, has been joined by 13 other candidates.

They include Ms Sarah Aguti Nyangkori of Uganda People's Congress (UPC) party and Ms Janet Rose Adong Elau of NRM, who both conte...