Originally posted by the Voice of America. Voice of America content is produced by the Voice of America, a United States federal government-sponsored entity, and is in the public domain. Uganda's Only Female Presidential Candidate Says Leadership Needs to Change Halima Athumani KAMPALA, UGANDA - There are eleven candidates running for president in Uganda's January election but just one -- Nancy Kalembe -- is a woman.'¯ Kalembe said Uganda needs a change of leadership after 34 years of President Yoweri Museveni and she believes she's the right woman for the job.'¯ Kalembe said the country's healthcare, education, infrastructure, and jobs are sorely lacking. .