Moses Kizige
Moses Kizige, is a Ugandan politician, and former State Minister for Karamoja in the Ugandan Cabinet. He served in that position from 6 June 2016 to 2021 when he was appointed Ambassador of Uganda to Moscow a position he currently holds.[1]Kizige also served as the elected member of parliament, representing Bugabula North Constituency, in Kamuli District, in the 10th Parliament of Uganda (2016–2021).[2]
Moses Kawaluuko Kizige | |
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Born | |
Nationality | Ugandan |
Citizenship | Uganda |
Education | Namasagali College,Makerere University |
Occupation(s) | Politician, Minister of State,Ambassador,Accountant,Diplomat |
Years active | 1996–present |
Known for | Politics, Diplomat, Accounting |
Parent | Yowabu(Joab)Magada Kawaluuko 7 Jan 1930-29 Jul 2016, Ruth Mercy Tabingwa (14 July 1937- 9 May 1979) |
Background
He was born in Kamuli District, Busoga sub-region, in the Eastern Region of Uganda.
Career
He is an active community leader in his home district. He represented his current parliamentary constituency between 1996 until 2006 but lost during the 2006 general election.[2] Between 2006 and 2016 he served as Senior Presidential Advisor on Foreign Affairs.[3][4] On 6 June 2016, he was appointed State Minister for Karamoja.[5]
See also
References
- Uganda State House (6 June 2016). "Museveni's new cabinet list At 6 June 2016" (PDF). Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 9 June 2016.
- Kyaiswa, Yeko (20 February 2016). "Kamuli Returns Isaac Musumba, Kizige to Parliament". Kampala: Uganda Radio Network. Retrieved 9 June 2016.
- Monitor Team (8 June 2016). "Who are the new faces in Museveni's Cabinet?: Moses Kizige, Minister of State for Karamoja". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 9 June 2016.
- Opio, Sam Caleb (31 March 2016). "Teachers face sack over poor performance". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 9 June 2016.
- Uganda State House (9 June 2016). "Uganda's New Cabinet As At 6 June 2016". Scribd.com. Retrieved 6 June 2016.
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