Doreen Nyanjura, a political activist and Kampala City Deputy Lord Mayor has narrated her journey while appearing on NTV’s Mwasuze Mutya show. Nyanjura, who also doubles as the LC5 Woman Councillor Makerere University addressed a number of issues including her relationship status and how she dived into the political space.
Born in Kyenjojo District in 1989, Nyanjura is the first born to her father but third born on her mother’s side. Nyanjura further revealed that she’s a Mutooro by tribe even though some people think she is a Mukiga.
Nyanjura, whose father was a teacher at Nyakasura school skipped middle and top classes and went straight to P.1 at Nyakasura Junior School.
“In P.1 I became a class monitor and in P.6 I stood for deputy head girl but I was defeated .The school recognized my passion for leadership and gave me the post of time keeper,” Nyanjura said.
During her secondary school, Nyanjura participated in a strike against the administration two weeks after joining the school (Kyebambe Girls School).
“My dad was a strict man so I didn’t want to join Nyakasura school for secondary. I joined Kyebamabe girls school and two weeks later , there was a strike against the admin and I was a part of it. It was my first demonstration,” Nyanjura narrated.
While speaking about her mother, Nyanjura revealed that her mum was from a humble background and she lived in a mud and wattle house. She was a prayerful woman who used to sell bushera and snacks for a living, according to Nyanjura.
The Kampala Deputy Lord Mayor further revealed that her decision to join FDC was made back in 2001 when Kiiza Besigye came on the political scene. Nyanjura explains that she chose to support Besigye as early as P.6.
“When Besigye came onto the scene in 2001, I was in P.6 and I saw his campaign poster at a shop. I was intrigued because it was a new face and I took down the poster and took it home. It was at that point that I decided to support Besigye.” Nyanjura explained.
“In S.5 I joined Masheruka girls school and that’s where I adopted the name FDC preacher .To set my uniform apart from the others’ I wrote FDC in huge red letters which angered some teachers. I studied Arts in A level and I got 15 points.” She revealed.
Shortly after joining campus in 2009, Nyanjura started looking for FDC supporters among freshers and registered them. They formed an FDC Makerere chapter, conducted elections and she became the secretary. During her 2nd year, she was appointed the Vice Guild President.
With the help of her friend, Nyanjura penned a book in her final year which later got her arrested in an attempt to launch it at constitutional square. She was taken to court for inciting violence and from there she was remanded and sent to Luzira Prison. Nyanjura was released on bail two weeks later.
At the climax of the interview, Nyanjura revealed that she is currently dating someone and God willing, they will tie the knot. Nyanjura also revealed that she has a daughter aged six years.
“I am not married but I am in a relationship. I have a 6 yr old daughter who I had in 2015. I had just finished campus and I was arrested 4 times when I was pregnant. When Dr. Besigye came to see me in hospital, he was shocked,” She concluded.
