Persis Namuganza
| Persis Namuganza | |
|---|---|
| Born |
October 5, 1984 Uganda |
| Residence | Kampala, Uganda |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Citizenship | Uganda |
| Education |
Kyambogo University ( Bachelor of Social Work and Social Administration) Cavendish University Uganda (Master of Arts in International Relations) Makerere Buisines Institute ( Diploma in Accounting) |
| Occupation | Social Worker & Politician |
| Years active | 2009 — present |
| Home town | Namutumba |
| Title | Minister of State for Lands |
| Spouse(s) | Mr. Namuganza? |
Persis Princess Namuganza is a Ugandan politician. She is the State Minister for Lands in the Cabinet of Uganda. She was appointed to that position on 6 June 2016, replacing Aidah Nantaba, who was appointed State Minister for Information Technology and Communications.[1] Namuganza concurrently serves as the elected representative of Bukono County, in Namutumba District, in the 10th Parliament (2016 - 2021).[2]
Background and education
She as born in Namutumba District on 5 October 1984. After attending local schools, she studied at Mount Elgon High School in Mbale, for her O-Level education. She then transferred to a school in Luweero District, where she sat for her A-Level examinations in 2003.[2]
In 2006, Namuganza was awarded a Diploma in Accounting, by Makerere Business Institute (not affiliated with Makerere University). That same year, she entered Kyambogo University, graduating in 2009 with a Bachelor of Social Work and Social Administration (BSWSA). In 2014, she graduated from Cavendish University Uganda, with a Master of Arts in International Relations.[2]
Career before politics
She began her career in 2009, at Anti Corruption Coalition Uganda, an NGO, where she served as the Programme Officer. After working there for one year, she transferred to Pearl of Africa Research and Accountability, another NGO, serving as the Public Relations Officer and Administrator. She spent two years at that position, from 2010 until 2012. She was then appointed Deputy Resident District Commissioner for Luweero District, serving in that capacity from 2012 until 2015.[2][3]
Political career
In 2016, she entered competitive elective national politics by contesting the Bukono County Constituency seat in Namutumba District on the National Resistance Movement political party platform. She won and is the incumbent.[2]
See also
References
- ↑ Uganda State House (6 June 2016). "Museveni's new cabinet list At 6 June 2016" (PDF). Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
- 1 2 3 4 5 POU (10 June 2016). "Parliament Of Uganda Members Of The 10th Parliament: Namuganza Persis Princess: Bukono County, Namutumba District". Kampala: Parliament of Uganda (POU). Retrieved 8 November 2016.
- ↑ URN (June 2014). "Uganda's Internal Affairs Minister General Aronda Nyakairima has summoned Luweero cult leaders following reports that they are encouraging their followers to reject the on going National ID registration exercise". Red Pepper (newspaper) Quoting Uganda Radio Network (URN). Mukono. Retrieved 8 November 2016.