Muwanga Muhammad Kivumbi (born October 19, 1973) is a Ugandan economist, politician and member of parliament of Uganda from Butambala. He is the Chairperson of Buganda parliamentary caucus.[1][2][3]
Muwanga Kivumbi | |
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| Member of the Parliament of Uganda from Butambala | |
| Assumed office 2021 | |
| Constituency | Butambala |
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| Born | October 19, 1973 Butambala District, Central Uganda |
| Political party | National Unity Party (NUP) |
| Alma mater | Makerere University |
| Profession | Economist |
Early life and education
editKivumbi was born in Butambala District, Central Uganda. He earned his First School Leaving Certificate from Gombe Primary School in 1986 and obtained Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) from Kibuli Secondary School in 1990.[4] He studied for his Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) from 1990 to 1993 before enrolling in Makerere University where graduated with bachelor degree in Economics in 1998. In 2003, he earned an Associate Degree in Democracy and Development from Uganda Martyrs University and a Master of Human Resource Management from Uganda Management Institute (UMI) in 2004.[1]
Political career
editKivumbi was a member of Democratic Party (DP) before defecting to National Unity Party (NUP).[5] He was elected the Chairperson of Buganda parliamentary caucus in the 11th parliament.[2][6]
References
edit- ^ a b Uganda, Flash (2021-03-28). "Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi: Biography, Age, Early Life and Education of the current MP Butambala County Constituency". Flash Uganda Media. Retrieved 2021-09-13.
- ^ a b Independent, The (2021-06-23). "NUP endorses Butambala MP Kivumbi for Buganda parliamentary caucus". The Independent Uganda. Retrieved 2021-09-13.
- ^ Independent, The (2021-09-03). "Buganda MPs give Gen Otafire 30 names of suspected Masaka killers". The Independent Uganda. Retrieved 2021-09-13.
- ^ "Fight for Buganda Caucus leadership: Why Nambooze rebelled against NUP". Daily Monitor. Retrieved 2021-09-13.
- ^ Kiggundu, Edris. "Kivumbi's long walk to political success". The Observer - Uganda. Retrieved 2021-09-13.
- ^ "Muwanga Kivumbi will compete for Buganda Parliamentary Caucus leadership". NTV Uganda. Retrieved 2021-09-13.