Amelia Kyambadde
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Amelia Anne Kyambadde is a Uganda
n politician
. She is the current Minister for Trade and Industry
in the Ugandan Cabinet
. She was appointed to that position on 27 May 2011. She replaced Kahinda Otafiire
, who was appointed Minister for Justice
. Amelia Kyambadde is also the elected Member of Parliament (MP) for "Mawokota County North" in Mpigi District
.
, Surrey
, United Kingdom
. She relocated to Uganda
, in 1959, at the age of four (4) years old.
for her elementary education, Gulu Sacred Heart High School in Gulu District
for her secondary education and Aga Khan School of Secretarial Studies in Nairobi
, Kenya
, for her post-secondary education. Amelia Kyambadde holds the degree of Bachelor of Business Administration
(BBA
), from Makerere University
, Uganda's oldest institution of tertiary education, founded in 1922. She also holds the degree of Master of Business Administration
(MBA), from the American InterContinental University
in London
, United Kingdom
.
. In 2010, she voluntarily resigned as the President's PPS, to contest the parliamentary seat of "Mawokota County North", Mpigi District
. During the National elections of 2011, she won her parliamentary contest and is now the incumbent
MP for that constituency. On 27 March 2011, she was appointed Minister for Trade & Industry
.
of Twezimbe Development Association (TDA), a community-based, non-governmental, organization formed to improve the living conditions of the people of her parliamentary constituency. She founded the TDA NGO.
Uganda
Uganda , officially the Republic of Uganda, is a landlocked country in East Africa. Uganda is also known as the "Pearl of Africa". It is bordered on the east by Kenya, on the north by South Sudan, on the west by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, on the southwest by Rwanda, and on the south by...
n politician
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
. She is the current Minister for Trade and Industry
Trade
Trade is the transfer of ownership of goods and services from one person or entity to another. Trade is sometimes loosely called commerce or financial transaction or barter. A network that allows trade is called a market. The original form of trade was barter, the direct exchange of goods and...
in the Ugandan Cabinet
Cabinet of Uganda
According to the Constitution of Uganda, "there shall be a Cabinet which shall consist of the President, the Vice President and such number of Ministers as may appear to the President to be reasonably necessary for the efficient running of the State."...
. She was appointed to that position on 27 May 2011. She replaced Kahinda Otafiire
Kahinda Otafiire
Major General Kahinda Otafiire is a Ugandan politician and military officer. He is the current Minister of Justice & Constitutional Affairs in the Ugandan Cabinet. He was appointed to that position of 27 May 2011...
, who was appointed Minister for Justice
Minister for Justice
The Scottish Cabinet Secretary for Justice, commonly referred to as the Justice Secretary, is a cabinet position in the Scottish Government...
. Amelia Kyambadde is also the elected Member of Parliament (MP) for "Mawokota County North" in Mpigi District
Mpigi District
Mpigi District is a district in Central Uganda. Like other most other Ugandan districts, it is named after its 'chief town', Mpigi.-Location:...
.
Background
She was born in June 1955, to the late Serwano K. Kulubya and Mary Kafureka, in GuildfordGuildford
Guildford is the county town of Surrey. England, as well as the seat for the borough of Guildford and the administrative headquarters of the South East England region...
, Surrey
Surrey
Surrey is a county in the South East of England and is one of the Home Counties. The county borders Greater London, Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, Hampshire and Berkshire. The historic county town is Guildford. Surrey County Council sits at Kingston upon Thames, although this has been part of...
, United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
. She relocated to Uganda
Uganda
Uganda , officially the Republic of Uganda, is a landlocked country in East Africa. Uganda is also known as the "Pearl of Africa". It is bordered on the east by Kenya, on the north by South Sudan, on the west by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, on the southwest by Rwanda, and on the south by...
, in 1959, at the age of four (4) years old.
Education
She attended Gayaza Primary School in Wakiso DistrictWakiso District
Wakiso District is a district in Central Uganda that encircles Kampala, Uganda's capital city. The district is named after the town of Wakiso, where the district headquarters are located.-Location:...
for her elementary education, Gulu Sacred Heart High School in Gulu District
Gulu District
Gulu District is a district in Northern Uganda. The district is named after its chief municipal, administrative and commercial center, the town of Gulu.-Location:...
for her secondary education and Aga Khan School of Secretarial Studies in Nairobi
Nairobi
Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also forms the Nairobi County. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which translates to "the place of cool waters". However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun" and is...
, Kenya
Kenya
Kenya , officially known as the Republic of Kenya, is a country in East Africa that lies on the equator, with the Indian Ocean to its south-east...
, for her post-secondary education. Amelia Kyambadde holds the degree of Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelor of Business Administration
The Bachelor of Business Administration is a bachelor's degree in Commerce and business administration. In most universities, the degree is conferred upon a student after four years of full-time study in one or more areas of business concentrations; see below...
(BBA
BBA
BBA may refer to:*Bachelor of Business Administration, degree*Bachpan Bachao Andolan, an NGO against child labour in India*Backyard Brawlers Association, a wrestling promotion based primarily out of Rockville Centre, NY*Balanced Budget Act, U.S...
), from Makerere University
Makerere University
Makerere University , Uganda's largest and second-oldest higher institution of learning, , was first established as a technical school in 1922. In 1963 it became the University of East Africa, offering courses leading to general degrees from the University of London...
, Uganda's oldest institution of tertiary education, founded in 1922. She also holds the degree of Master of Business Administration
Master of Business Administration
The Master of Business Administration is a :master's degree in business administration, which attracts people from a wide range of academic disciplines. The MBA designation originated in the United States, emerging from the late 19th century as the country industrialized and companies sought out...
(MBA), from the American InterContinental University
American InterContinental University
American InterContinental University, commonly called AIU, is an international for-profit university with open admissions owned by Career Education Corporation ....
in London
London
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, United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
.
Work experience
She started working in the Ugandan Civil Service in 1979, at the age of twenty-four (24). She rose to the rank of Principal Private Secretary (PPS) of the President of UgandaPresident of Uganda
-List of Presidents of Uganda:-Affiliations:-See also:*Uganda*Vice President of Uganda*Prime Minister of Uganda*Politics of Uganda*History of Uganda*Political parties of Uganda...
. In 2010, she voluntarily resigned as the President's PPS, to contest the parliamentary seat of "Mawokota County North", Mpigi District
Mpigi District
Mpigi District is a district in Central Uganda. Like other most other Ugandan districts, it is named after its 'chief town', Mpigi.-Location:...
. During the National elections of 2011, she won her parliamentary contest and is now the incumbent
Incumbent
The incumbent, in politics, is the existing holder of a political office. This term is usually used in reference to elections, in which races can often be defined as being between an incumbent and non-incumbent. For example, in the 2004 United States presidential election, George W...
MP for that constituency. On 27 March 2011, she was appointed Minister for Trade & Industry
Trade
Trade is the transfer of ownership of goods and services from one person or entity to another. Trade is sometimes loosely called commerce or financial transaction or barter. A network that allows trade is called a market. The original form of trade was barter, the direct exchange of goods and...
.
Personal details
Amelia Anne Kyambadde is married to Wilson Kyambadde since 1976. Together, they are the parents of five children. She is the PatronPatrón
Patrón is a luxury brand of tequila produced in Mexico and sold in hand-blown, individually numbered bottles.Made entirely from Blue Agave "piñas" , Patrón comes in five varieties: Silver, Añejo, Reposado, Gran Patrón Platinum and Gran Patrón Burdeos. Patrón also sells a tequila-coffee blend known...
of Twezimbe Development Association (TDA), a community-based, non-governmental, organization formed to improve the living conditions of the people of her parliamentary constituency. She founded the TDA NGO.