Uganda, April 19 -- The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Treasurer, Ms Barbra Nekesa Oundo, has called on women in leadership to support their fellow women and fight poverty.

Speaking at the belated Women's Day Celebrations for Wakiso held at the Works Play Ground in Entebbe Municipality on Wednesday, Ms Nekesa said women must be uplifted by their female leaders through strong partnerships with government and private sectors to have a meaningful life.

''We still have a gap in fighting poverty among our fellow females and a lot has to be done to make sure that we empower them. We can encourage them to join government programs like Operation Wealth Creation and joining women saving groups for their well-being," she said.

"Women are liv...