Amelia Kyambadde
Amelia Anne Kyambadde (born 30 June 1955) is a Ugandan Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, Politician, Eco-tourism enthusiast, Real Estate Developer, Trade Consultant and an advocate for the empowerment of women. She served as Minister for Trade, Industry and Cooperatives (10 years) and a Member of Parliament for Mawokota North County (10 Years) from 2011 to 2021. Since July 2021, Amelia Kyambadde has been serving as the Senior Presidential Advisor on Industry to the President of the Republic of Uganda. She sits on the boards of several private companies including Fresh Handling Ltd – a major exporter of fresh commodities, Hexagon Global Ltd – an apex body for trading and real estate, Ensulo Haven (U) Ltd – an aquaculture and tourism project. She is a woman of integrity and valor; interpersonal skills; Pan-Africanist and a strong advocate for vulnerable groups/ women's rights.
Hon. Amelia Anne Kyambadde | |
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 Amelia Kyambadde in 2016 | |
| Born | 30 June 1955 |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Citizenship | Uganda |
| Alma mater | Makerere University (Bachelor of Business Administration) American InterContinental University (Master of Business Administration) |
| Occupation(s) | Administrator, Businesswoman & Politician |
| Years active | 1979 — present |
| Known for | Politics |
| Title | Senior Presidential Advisor on Industry |
| Spouse | Wilson Kyambadde |
Background
Amelia was born in June 1955 in Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom and relocated to the then Uganda Protectorate, in 1959.
Education
- Master of Business Administration (MBA), from the American InterContinental University, United Kingdom.
- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), from Makerere University, Uganda.
- Higher Diploma in Administration, New College Durham, Durham University, United Kingdom.
- Secretarial Training, New Era Secretarial College, Nairobi.
- Swedish Language, Arbetsfoermedlingen, Sweden.
- Office Management Course in Swedish, Arbetsfoermedlingen.
Work experience
- Senior Presidential Advisor/ Industry. ( July 2021 - To date)
- Chairperson, Sub-Committee for Trade and Transport, National Taskforce on Covid-19. ( March 2020 - June 2021)
- Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives. (March 2011 - June 2021)
- Member of Parliament, Mawokota North (March 2011 - May 2021)
- Chair - Forum for African Ministers of Trade, Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). (June 2018 - June 2019)
- Chief Negotiator of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) (2018 - June 2019)
- Chair - Least Developed Countries, World Trade Organization (2014)
- Chair - Sectoral Council of Ministers of Trade - East Africa Community (2014 - 2015)
- Chairperson - Council of Ministers of Trade (COMESA) (2013 - 2014)
- National Treasurer, National Resistance Movement (NRM). (2010 - 2015)
- Chairperson, National Resistance Movement Party ( 2010 - 2015)
- Principal Private Secretary (Chef de staff) to H.E the President of the Republic of Uganda (2005 - 2010)
- Senior Private Secretary (Administration), State House Uganda. (2000 - 2004)
- Principal Personal Secretary to H.E the President of the Republic of Uganda. (1991 - 1999)
- Senior Personal Secretary to H.E the President of the Republic of Uganda (1986 - 1991)
- Worked in Sweden while living there as a Political refugee from 1981 - 1986.
- Joined Ugandan Civil Service as a Secretary to the Minister of Defence in 1979.
- Worked for Kulubya & Company Advocates as a Secretary in 1978.
Philanthropic Work.
Amelia has an NGO - Twezimbe Development Foundation to uplift the standards of vulnerable persons in Uganda.
Entrepreneurial Work.
CEO of Ensulo Haven.
Board Member - Fresh Handling Holdings Ltd.
CEO of Hexagon Global Ltd.
Real Estate Developer.
Personal details
Amelia Anne Kyambadde is married to Wilson Kyambadde since 1976 and they have children and grandchildren.