Beatrice Wabudeya
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Beatrice Mukaye Wabudeya is a Uganda
n veterinarian
and politician
. She is the former Minister for Kampala Capital City Authority
(KCCA
), in the Ugandan Cabinet
, from 17 March 2011 until 27 May 2011. Prior to that, she served as the Minister for the Presidency
, from 2006 until May 2011. In the cabinet reshuffle of 27 May 2011, she was replaced at the Ministry for the Presidency by Kabakumba Masiko
. She formerly served as the Member of Parliament (MP), representing Sironko District Women's Constituency
from 2001 until 2011.
) from Makerere University
in 1979. She went on to obtain a Master of Science
(MSc
) degree, specializing in Agricultural Extension
, also from Makerere University in 1996.
. From 1988 until 1993, she worked as the Chief District Veterinary Officer for Mbale District. From 1993 until 1996, she served as the Chief Production Officer for Mbale District. In 1996, she entered politics and contested for the Mbale District Women's seat on the National Resistance Movement
ticket. She won that seat and served until 2001.
From 1998 until 1999, she served as Minister of State for Gender & Cultural Affairs. In 1999, she served as Minister of State for Health (Primary Health Care), a post she retained until 2001. In 2001, she contested for the seat of Women's Representative for Sironko District
. She won that seat, and was re-elected in 2006. She was appointed Minister for the Presidency in 2006 serving in that capacity until she was dropped from the cabinet in May 2011.
In the past, she served as the elected MP representin the Sironko District Women's Constituency
. In March 2011, she ran against Nandala Mafabi of the Forum for Democratic Change
(FDC) political party in "Budadiri County West" in Sironko District. Mafabi won handily.
political party. She is reported to enjoy music
, drama
and community development
activities.
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 veterinarian
Veterinarian
A veterinary physician, colloquially called a vet, shortened from veterinarian or veterinary surgeon , is a professional who treats disease, disorder and injury in animals....
and 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 former Minister for Kampala Capital City Authority
Kampala
Kampala is the largest city and capital of Uganda. The city is divided into five boroughs that oversee local planning: Kampala Central Division, Kawempe Division, Makindye Division, Nakawa Division and Lubaga Division. The city is coterminous with Kampala District.-History: of Buganda, had chosen...
(KCCA
Kampala
Kampala is the largest city and capital of Uganda. The city is divided into five boroughs that oversee local planning: Kampala Central Division, Kawempe Division, Makindye Division, Nakawa Division and Lubaga Division. The city is coterminous with Kampala District.-History: of Buganda, had chosen...
), 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."...
, from 17 March 2011 until 27 May 2011. Prior to that, she served as the Minister for the Presidency
President of Uganda
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, from 2006 until May 2011. In the cabinet reshuffle of 27 May 2011, she was replaced at the Ministry for the Presidency by Kabakumba Masiko
Kabakumba Masiko
Princess Kabakumba Labwoni Masiko is a Ugandan politician. Currently, she is serving as the Minister of the Presidency in the Ugandan Cabinet. She was appointed to that position on 27 May 2011. She replaced Beatrice Wabudeya who was dropped from the cabinet. In that capacity, she also serves as...
. She formerly served as the Member of Parliament (MP), representing Sironko District Women's Constituency
Sironko District
Sironko District is a district in Eastern Uganda. The district was created in 2000 and had previously been part of Mbale District. Like most Ugandan districts, it is named after its main commercial town, Sironko.-Location:...
from 2001 until 2011.
Education
Beatrice Wabudeya graduated with a veterinary degree of Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVMBVM
BVM may refer to:* Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine* Bag valve mask, a device used in resuscitation procedures to assist patients in breathing...
) 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...
in 1979. She went on to obtain a Master of Science
Master of Science
A Master of Science is a postgraduate academic master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The degree is typically studied for in the sciences including the social sciences.-Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay:...
(MSc
MSC
- Computers:* Mario Strikers Charged* Microsoft Common Console Document, file for the Microsoft Management Console* Microelectronics Support Centre* Microsoft Corporation* MIDI Show Control* Message Sequence Chart...
) degree, specializing in Agricultural Extension
Agricultural extension
Agricultural extension was once known as the application of scientific research and new knowledge to agricultural practices through farmer education...
, also from Makerere University in 1996.
Work experience
From 1979 until 1988, Beatrice Wabudeya worked as a Veterinary Officer in Mbale DistrictMbale District
Mbale District is a district in Eastern Uganda. It is named after the largest city in the district, Mbale, which also servess as the main administrative and commercial center in the sub-region.-Location:...
. From 1988 until 1993, she worked as the Chief District Veterinary Officer for Mbale District. From 1993 until 1996, she served as the Chief Production Officer for Mbale District. In 1996, she entered politics and contested for the Mbale District Women's seat on the National Resistance Movement
National Resistance Movement
The National Resistance Movement , commonly referred to as the Movement, is a political organization in Uganda.Until a referendum in 2005, Uganda held elections on a non-party basis. The NRM dominates parliament, however, and is expected to continue to do so. The presidential elections of 12 March...
ticket. She won that seat and served until 2001.
From 1998 until 1999, she served as Minister of State for Gender & Cultural Affairs. In 1999, she served as Minister of State for Health (Primary Health Care), a post she retained until 2001. In 2001, she contested for the seat of Women's Representative for Sironko District
Sironko District
Sironko District is a district in Eastern Uganda. The district was created in 2000 and had previously been part of Mbale District. Like most Ugandan districts, it is named after its main commercial town, Sironko.-Location:...
. She won that seat, and was re-elected in 2006. She was appointed Minister for the Presidency in 2006 serving in that capacity until she was dropped from the cabinet in May 2011.
In the past, she served as the elected MP representin the Sironko District Women's Constituency
Sironko District
Sironko District is a district in Eastern Uganda. The district was created in 2000 and had previously been part of Mbale District. Like most Ugandan districts, it is named after its main commercial town, Sironko.-Location:...
. In March 2011, she ran against Nandala Mafabi of the Forum for Democratic Change
Forum for Democratic Change
The Forum for Democratic Change , founded on December 16, 2004, is the main opposition party in Uganda. FDC was founded as an umbrella body mostly for disenchanted former members and followers President Yoweri Museveni's National Resistance Movement...
(FDC) political party in "Budadiri County West" in Sironko District. Mafabi won handily.
Personal details
Beatrice Mukaye Wabudeya is married. The is a member of the National Resistance MovementNational Resistance Movement
The National Resistance Movement , commonly referred to as the Movement, is a political organization in Uganda.Until a referendum in 2005, Uganda held elections on a non-party basis. The NRM dominates parliament, however, and is expected to continue to do so. The presidential elections of 12 March...
political party. She is reported to enjoy music
Music
Music is an art form whose medium is sound and silence. Its common elements are pitch , rhythm , dynamics, and the sonic qualities of timbre and texture...
, drama
Drama
Drama is the specific mode of fiction represented in performance. The term comes from a Greek word meaning "action" , which is derived from "to do","to act" . The enactment of drama in theatre, performed by actors on a stage before an audience, presupposes collaborative modes of production and a...
and community development
Community development
Community development is a broad term applied to the practices and academic disciplines of civic leaders, activists, involved citizens and professionals to improve various aspects of local communities....
activities.