Mayor of Banjul [The Gambia]

Rohey Malick Lowe is the first female Mayor of Banjul, The Gambia’s capital city elected in 2018. A trailblazer in local governance, she is a passionate advocate for inclusive development, climate resilience and gender equality. Mayor Lowe also serves as the President of REFELA (Network of Locally Elected Women of Africa) where she champions the participation and leadership of African women in politics and local governance.

Under her leadership, Banjul has seen transformative projects in sanitation, youth empowerment and women-led initiatives. She has received several national and international awards recognizing her dedication to public service and women’s rights including accolades from UN Women and United Cities and Local Governments Africa (UCLG-A).

Mayor Lowe continues to inspire a new generation of African leaders by promoting transparency, equity, and sustainability in urban development.