by Emilly C. Maractho, The Daily Monitor, Uganda - We can’t afford complacency. In fact, more action is needed to consolidate gains and address challenges faced by women in leadership. I remember my leadership experiences with nostalgia; the gossip, sacrifices, sheer malice and damaged reputation. Is it worth it? There are exceptional women leaders who transcend these limitations, but many buckle under pressure from greater expectations, voter hostility, little trust in their capabilities even by institutional establishments or fellow women, limited skills in governance, high moral standards, triple roles, and inexperience in managing success. These are compounded by cultural, social and economic challenges.