John Nasasira
Encyclopedia
John Nasasira is a Uganda
n engineer
and politician
. He is the current Government Chief Whip
in the Ugandan Cabinet
. He was appointed to that position on 27 May 2011. He replaced Daudi Migereko
, who was appointed Minister of Lands & Urban Development. Prior to that, he served as the Minister of Works & Transportation
, from 1996 until 2011. He is also the elected Member of Parliament (MP), representing "Kazo County", Kiruhura District
, a position he has occupied continuously since 1989.
(BSc.Civ.Eng
), from the University of Nairobi
.
on Public Relations. In 1992 he was appointed Minister of State for Works, Transportation and Communications, servng in that capacity until 1994.
From 1994 until 1995, Nasasira was one of the delegates to the Constituent Assembly
that drew up the 1995 Uganda Constitution
. He also served as Minister of State for Agriculture
, during the same period. In 1995, he was appointed Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries
, serving there until 1996. In 1996, he was appointed Minister of Works, Housing and Communications
. For ten (10) years, he served in that capacity, making him one of the longest-lasting cabinet appointments in the National Resistance Movement
government. In 2006, a new Ministry of Information Communication Technology was created and John Nasasira's portifolio became Minister of Works and Transportation.
, sports and politics
.
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 engineer
Engineer
An engineer is a professional practitioner of engineering, concerned with applying scientific knowledge, mathematics and ingenuity to develop solutions for technical problems. Engineers design materials, structures, machines and systems while considering the limitations imposed by practicality,...
and politician
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
. He is the current Government Chief Whip
Chief Whip
The Chief Whip is a political office in some legislatures assigned to an elected member whose task is to administer the whipping system that ensures that members of the party attend and vote as the party leadership desires.-The Whips Office:...
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."...
. He was appointed to that position on 27 May 2011. He replaced Daudi Migereko
Daudi Migereko
Daudi Migereko is the current minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development in the Ugandan Cabinet and also acting Government Chief Whip in the Parliament of Uganda. He was appointed to that position on 27 May 2011. He replaced Omara Atubo. Prior to that, he served as the Government Chief Whip...
, who was appointed Minister of Lands & Urban Development. Prior to that, he served as the Minister of Works & Transportation
Public works
Public works are a broad category of projects, financed and constructed by the government, for recreational, employment, and health and safety uses in the greater community...
, from 1996 until 2011. He is also the elected Member of Parliament (MP), representing "Kazo County", Kiruhura District
Kiruhura District
Kiruhura District is a district in Western Uganda. It is named after its 'chief town' of Kiruhura, the location of the district headquarters.-Location:...
, a position he has occupied continuously since 1989.
Education
John Nasasira holds the degree of Bachelor of Science in Civil EngineeringBachelor 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.Civ.Eng
Engineering
Engineering is the discipline, art, skill and profession of acquiring and applying scientific, mathematical, economic, social, and practical knowledge, in order to design and build structures, machines, devices, systems, materials and processes that safely realize improvements to the lives of...
), from the University of Nairobi
University of Nairobi
The University of Nairobi is the largest university in Kenya. Although its history as an educational institution goes back to 1956, it did not become an independent university until 1970 when the University of East Africa was split into three independent universities: Makerere University in...
.
Work experience
John Nasasira has continuously represented Kazo County, Kiruhura District, in the Ugandan Parliament, from 1989 until today, a span of over two (2) decades. Between 1989 and 1991, he served as Minister of State for Works. From 1991 until 1992, he served as an Adviser to 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...
on Public Relations. In 1992 he was appointed Minister of State for Works, Transportation and Communications, servng in that capacity until 1994.
From 1994 until 1995, Nasasira was one of the delegates to the Constituent Assembly
Constituent assembly
A constituent assembly is a body composed for the purpose of drafting or adopting a constitution...
that drew up the 1995 Uganda Constitution
Constitution of Uganda
The Constitution of Uganda is the supreme law of Uganda. The current constitution was adopted on October 8, 1995. It sanctions a republican form of government with a powerful president. 2005 amendments removed presidential term limits and legalized a multi-party political system.-External links:*...
. He also served as Minister of State for Agriculture
Agriculture
Agriculture is the cultivation of animals, plants, fungi and other life forms for food, fiber, and other products used to sustain life. Agriculture was the key implement in the rise of sedentary human civilization, whereby farming of domesticated species created food surpluses that nurtured the...
, during the same period. In 1995, he was appointed Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries
Agriculture
Agriculture is the cultivation of animals, plants, fungi and other life forms for food, fiber, and other products used to sustain life. Agriculture was the key implement in the rise of sedentary human civilization, whereby farming of domesticated species created food surpluses that nurtured the...
, serving there until 1996. In 1996, he was appointed Minister of Works, Housing and Communications
Public works
Public works are a broad category of projects, financed and constructed by the government, for recreational, employment, and health and safety uses in the greater community...
. For ten (10) years, he served in that capacity, making him one of the longest-lasting cabinet appointments in 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...
government. In 2006, a new Ministry of Information Communication Technology was created and John Nasasira's portifolio became Minister of Works and Transportation.
Personal details
John Nasasira is married. He is reported to enjoy farming, readingReading (process)
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, sports and politics
Politics
Politics is a process by which groups of people make collective decisions. The term is generally applied to the art or science of running governmental or state affairs, including behavior within civil governments, but also applies to institutions, fields, and special interest groups such as the...
.