Jennifer Namuyangu
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Jennifer Namuyangu Byakatonda, sometimes spelled as Jenipher Namuyangu, but commonly known as Jennifer Namuyangu, is a Uganda
n politician
. She was the State Minister for Water Resources
in the Ugandan Cabinet
, from 01 June 2006 until 27 May 2011. In the Cabinet reshuffle on 27 May 2011, she was dropped from the cabinet and was replaced by Betty Bigombe. She also served as the elected Member of Parliament for Pallisa District Women's Representative
, from 2001 until 2011. In 2010, Pallisa District was split into two, to create Kibuku District
. Jennifer Namuyangu contested for the parliamentary seat of "Kibuku County", Kibuku District
. She lost to Saleh Kamba
by a wide margin.
, Uganda's oldest university, graduating with the degree of Bachelor of Science in Forestry
(BSc
). Her Master of Science in Agroforestry
was also obtained from Makerere University. She also holds a Certificate in Tree Breeding
from the Zimbabwe Forestry Commission
, in Harare
, Zimbabwe
and a Certificate in Tree Seed Center Management
from Denmark
. In addition, she holds a Certificate in Computer Science
.
to the National Resistance Council, the parliamentary institution at that time. From 1997 until 1998, she served as a Lecturer
at Nyabyeya Forestry College in Masindi District
. She then joined the Ministry of Lands and the Environment, in the Forestry Department, as a Seed Source Development Officer, serving in that capacity from 1998 until 2001.
In 2001, she rejoined politics and was elected to Represent the Women of Pallisa District
in parliament. She was again re-elected to the same position in 2006. Between 2003 and 2006, she served as Minister of State for Industry & Technology
. She was appointed to her last Cabinet position on June 1, 2006.
Namuyangu is one of several government ministers and National Resistance Movement MPs who lost in their party primaries and have since defied President Museveni's directive [to not stand as independents]and instead offered themselves to stand as independent parliamentary candidates 2011. She contested against fellow NRM member, Saleh Kamba
(the incumbent MP and NRM flag bearer) for the "Kibuku County" seat, losing by a very wide margin.
and performing research
.
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 was the State Minister for Water Resources
Water
Water is a chemical substance with the chemical formula H2O. A water molecule contains one oxygen and two hydrogen atoms connected by covalent bonds. Water is a liquid at ambient conditions, but it often co-exists on Earth with its solid state, ice, and gaseous state . Water also exists in a...
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 01 June 2006 until 27 May 2011. In the Cabinet reshuffle on 27 May 2011, she was dropped from the cabinet and was replaced by Betty Bigombe. She also served as the elected Member of Parliament for Pallisa District Women's Representative
Pallisa District
Pallisa District is a district in Eastern Uganda. Like most other Ugandan districts, it is named after its chief town, Pallisa, where the district headquarters are located.-Location:...
, from 2001 until 2011. In 2010, Pallisa District was split into two, to create Kibuku District
Kibuku District
Kibuku District is a district in Eastern Uganda. It is named after its 'chief town', Kibuku, where the district headquarters are located.-Location:...
. Jennifer Namuyangu contested for the parliamentary seat of "Kibuku County", Kibuku District
Kibuku District
Kibuku District is a district in Eastern Uganda. It is named after its 'chief town', Kibuku, where the district headquarters are located.-Location:...
. She lost to Saleh Kamba
Saleh Kamba
Saleh Kamba is a Ugandan accountant and politician. He is the current State Minister for Bunyoro Affairs in the Office of the Prime Minister in the Ugandan Cabinet. He was appointed to that position on 27 May 2011. He is also the elected Member of Parliament for "Kibuku County", Nakasongola...
by a wide margin.
Education
Jennifer Namuyangu attended Makerere UniversityMakerere 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 university, graduating with the degree of Bachelor of Science in Forestry
Bachelor of Science
A Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for completed courses that generally last three to five years .-Australia:In Australia, the BSc is a 3 year degree, offered from 1st year on...
(BSc
BSC
BSC is a three-letter abbreviation that may refer to:Science and technology* Bachelor of Science , an undergraduate degree* Base Station Controller, part of a mobile phone network; see: Base Station subsystem...
). Her Master of Science in Agroforestry
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:...
was also obtained from Makerere University. She also holds a Certificate in Tree Breeding
Tree
A tree is a perennial woody plant. It is most often defined as a woody plant that has many secondary branches supported clear of the ground on a single main stem or trunk with clear apical dominance. A minimum height specification at maturity is cited by some authors, varying from 3 m to...
from the Zimbabwe Forestry Commission
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is a landlocked country located in the southern part of the African continent, between the Zambezi and Limpopo rivers. It is bordered by South Africa to the south, Botswana to the southwest, Zambia and a tip of Namibia to the northwest and Mozambique to the east. Zimbabwe has three...
, in Harare
Harare
Harare before 1982 known as Salisbury) is the largest city and capital of Zimbabwe. It has an estimated population of 1,600,000, with 2,800,000 in its metropolitan area . Administratively, Harare is an independent city equivalent to a province. It is Zimbabwe's largest city and its...
, Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is a landlocked country located in the southern part of the African continent, between the Zambezi and Limpopo rivers. It is bordered by South Africa to the south, Botswana to the southwest, Zambia and a tip of Namibia to the northwest and Mozambique to the east. Zimbabwe has three...
and a Certificate in Tree Seed Center Management
SEEDS
SEEDS is a voluntary organisation registered under the Societies Act of India....
from Denmark
Denmark
Denmark is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe. The countries of Denmark and Greenland, as well as the Faroe Islands, constitute the Kingdom of Denmark . It is the southernmost of the Nordic countries, southwest of Sweden and south of Norway, and bordered to the south by Germany. Denmark...
. In addition, she holds a Certificate in Computer Science
Computer science
Computer science or computing science is the study of the theoretical foundations of information and computation and of practical techniques for their implementation and application in computer systems...
.
Work experience
From 1994 until 1996, she served as the Youth Representative for Eastern UgandaEastern Region, Uganda
Eastern Region is a region of Uganda. It is divided into the following districts:...
to the National Resistance Council, the parliamentary institution at that time. From 1997 until 1998, she served as a Lecturer
Lecturer
Lecturer is an academic rank. In the United Kingdom, lecturer is a position at a university or similar institution, often held by academics in their early career stages, who lead research groups and supervise research students, as well as teach...
at Nyabyeya Forestry College in Masindi District
Masindi District
Masindi District is a district in Western Uganda. Like many other Ugandan districts, it is named after its 'chief town' of Masindi, the location of the district headquarters. The region of the country in which the district is located is comparatively dry, but is fertile enough to support a...
. She then joined the Ministry of Lands and the Environment, in the Forestry Department, as a Seed Source Development Officer, serving in that capacity from 1998 until 2001.
In 2001, she rejoined politics and was elected to Represent the Women of Pallisa District
Pallisa District
Pallisa District is a district in Eastern Uganda. Like most other Ugandan districts, it is named after its chief town, Pallisa, where the district headquarters are located.-Location:...
in parliament. She was again re-elected to the same position in 2006. Between 2003 and 2006, she served as Minister of State for Industry & Technology
Industry
Industry refers to the production of an economic good or service within an economy.-Industrial sectors:There are four key industrial economic sectors: the primary sector, largely raw material extraction industries such as mining and farming; the secondary sector, involving refining, construction,...
. She was appointed to her last Cabinet position on June 1, 2006.
Namuyangu is one of several government ministers and National Resistance Movement MPs who lost in their party primaries and have since defied President Museveni's directive [to not stand as independents]and instead offered themselves to stand as independent parliamentary candidates 2011. She contested against fellow NRM member, Saleh Kamba
Saleh Kamba
Saleh Kamba is a Ugandan accountant and politician. He is the current State Minister for Bunyoro Affairs in the Office of the Prime Minister in the Ugandan Cabinet. He was appointed to that position on 27 May 2011. He is also the elected Member of Parliament for "Kibuku County", Nakasongola...
(the incumbent MP and NRM flag bearer) for the "Kibuku County" seat, losing by a very wide margin.
Personal details
Jennifer Namuyangu Byakatonda is married. She is reported to enjoy community serviceCommunity service
Community service is donated service or activity that is performed by someone or a group of people for the benefit of the public or its institutions....
and performing research
Research
Research can be defined as the scientific search for knowledge, or as any systematic investigation, to establish novel facts, solve new or existing problems, prove new ideas, or develop new theories, usually using a scientific method...
.