In the tranquil highlands of Tooro, where morning mist kisses the green ridges of Kabarole, a young girl once listened intently as her elders spoke about duty, faith, and the meaning of true leadership.
We are talking about the young beautiful and dependable, Beatrice Balya Karungi Amooti,actually you won’t go wrong if you called her IRON LADY. Born into a lineage steeped in service. Her grandfather, Bishop Abel Kakyomya Balya, was a pillar of faith and community.
Her father, Brigadier General Ronnie Balya Ateenyi, a soldier, diplomat, and statesman, exemplified courage and patriotism. From them, Beatrice learned that leadership is not inherited, it is earned through service.
Curiosity and determination propelled Beatrice forward. She pursued a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a Diploma in Electrical Engineering, and later professional certifications in Business and Management.
Her education became more than a personal achievement, it was preparation for public duty.
She began her career in Uganda’s institutions, serving as a Systems Programmer with NIRA, an Internal Auditor at the Ministry of Energy & Mineral Development, and at the Rural Electrification Agency, before venturing into the financial sector as a Relationship Manager.
Each experience deepened her understanding of how governance, accountability, and innovation can transform lives when guided by integrity. But public service is never complete without a connection to the people.
In 2020, Beatrice took a bold step into elective politics, contesting as Kabarole District Woman MP. Her message was simple yet powerful, leadership must be about uplifting the vulnerable, empowering communities, and restoring dignity to every Ugandan home.
She declared, “I am not here to enjoy the luxuries of office, but to improve livelihoods.”
Her manifesto emphasized human development, women’s empowerment, education, infrastructure, and youth opportunities, all anchored in a belief that progress begins when leaders listen.
“Fetching Firewood Early…” — Preparing for Greater Service, as she often says, “Fetching firewood early saves much in the rainy season.”
It is a saying that perfectly reflects her mindset today, one of preparation, foresight, and readiness.
Beatrice believes that Uganda’s strength lies in its ability to plan ahead to build leaders today who will represent her tomorrow. It is with this spirit that she has set her sights on the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA), a platform where Uganda’s voice, vision, and values must continue to shine.
For her, eyeing the EALA MP seat is not an act of ambition, but of service. It is about ensuring that Uganda’s interests are protected, advanced, and championed within the larger East African Community.
She envisions an Uganda that thrives not in isolation, but in collaboration, one that benefits from cross-border trade, shared infrastructure, regional peace, and opportunities for all citizens.
Beatrice carries her heritage proudly but her destiny is her own.
She stands as part of a generation of Ugandans unafraid to lead with compassion, clarity, and conviction.
Her journey reminds us that leadership is not a privilege to be enjoyed, but a platform to uplift.
Today, as she prepares herself for regional representation, Beatrice’s story continues, one of faith, foresight, and fearless dedication to Uganda’s progress.
