Fred Mwesigye
Rtd Col. Fred Mwesigye is a Ugandan politician,Former legislator Nyabushozi county, and former member of the army. He is currently serving as the High Commissioner of Uganda to the United republic of Tanzania. [1][2] He was the Member of Parliament for Nyabushozi County, Kiruhura District for (office term 2016 -2021) and former commander of the UPDF. He was among the 27 liberators in the 1981 Ugandan Bush War.[3][4]
Fred Mwesigye | |
|---|---|
| Born | Mwesigye 9 September 1956 [ Nyabushozi]] |
| Occupation(s) | Politician and business |
| Political party | National Resistance Movement |
| Spouse | Enid Mwesigye |
Education background[2]
| Year attained | Qualification | Type | Institution |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | PLE | Primary Leaving Examinations | Kazo Primary School |
| 1971 | EACE | East African Certificate of Education | Makobore High School |
| 2003 | Bachelor of Business Administration | Bachelors Degree | Makerere University |
| 2010 | Master of Peace and Conflict Studies | Masters | Makerere University.[2] |
Work experience[1]
| Job Title | Organisation | Period Of Work |
|---|---|---|
| Ambassador | Uganda to Tanzania | 2021 to date |
| Member of Parliament | Parliament of Uganda | 2011 to 2021 |
| Managing Director | National Enterprise Corporation | 1994–2010 |
| General Manager[2] | Luweero Industries | 1987–1994 |
| Commanding Officer | NRA/UPDF | 1987–1999 |
Committee membership
Parliamentary committee membership
| Committee Membership | Membership |
|---|---|
| Business Committee | Member |
| Committee on Presidential Affairs | Chairperson |
| Budget Committee | Member |
Presidency
He once said that when president Yoweri Museveni steps down as a president, term limits will be restored.[6][7]
References
- "Parliament of Uganda". www.parliament.go.ug. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
- "Parliament of Uganda". www.parliament.go.ug. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
- "My heroes are NRA soldiers". www.newvision.co.ug. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
- "NRM BUSH WAR MEMORIES: Lt. Col. Mwesigye was a rebel twice over". Daily Monitor. 9 February 2004. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
- "Covid-19: Nyabushozi County MP, Col Fred Mwesigye Returns Shs 20M". Online news from Uganda and the East African region – SoftPower News. Retrieved 14 May 2020.
- Kakaire, David Tash Lumu & Sulaiman (5 February 2012). "Museveni will seek 5th term – Col Fred Mwesigye". The Observer. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
- "Fred Mwesigye to stand for another term in 2011". www.newvision.co.ug. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
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