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Ruth Nvumetta Kavuma (1990–2002)

Being the first African headmistress of Gayaza High School and staying there for 11 years.

“Being the first African headmistress of Gayaza High School and staying there for 11 years was perhaps my greatest achievement” Kavuma writes in one of her memoirs. 

“The change in leadership was done so well. Ms. Warren had documented every activity in an exercise book which she handed to me, giving all the guidelines of what is done during which months of the year. It proved very helpful to me in terms of having a soft landing as well as maintaining the school standard” she stated. 

On leaving Gayaza, Kavuma joined politics and served as a Member of Parliament for several years.