Kamanda Bataringaya
Encyclopedia
Dr. Kamanda Bataringaya is a Uganda
n physician
, politician
and former diplomat
. He is the current State Minister for Primary Education
in the Ugandan Cabinet
. He was appointed to that position on 16 February 2009. In the cabinet reshuffle of 27 May 2011, he retained his cabinet post. He also serves as the elected Member of Parliament for "Bwamba County", Bundibugyo District
.
(MD), and the degree of Master of Public Health
, (MPH). He also holds the Diploma in Health Management and a Certificate in Public Financial Management.
at Mulago National Referral Hospital
, from 1990 until 1992. He then served as Medical Director
of Mityana Hospital, in Mityana
, from 1992 until 1996. In 1994, he was elected to the Constituent Assembly
which drafted the 1995 Ugandan Constitution, serving in that category until 1995. In 1996, he was appointed Uganda
's Ambassador
to the Democratic Republic of the Congo
, serving in that capacity until 2000. In 2001, he entered politics, contesting for the parliamentary seat of Bwamba County, Bundibugyo District
. He was elected and was re-elected in 2006 and 2011. In 2001 Kamanda Bataringaya was appointed State Minister for Mineral Development, serving in that capacity until 2009. On 16 February 2009, he was re-assigned to the Ministry of Education, as State Minister for Primary Education.
political party. He is reported to have special interest in medical research 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 physician
Physician
A physician is a health care provider who practices the profession of medicine, which is concerned with promoting, maintaining or restoring human health through the study, diagnosis, and treatment of disease, injury and other physical and mental impairments...
, politician
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
and former diplomat
Diplomat
A diplomat is a person appointed by a state to conduct diplomacy with another state or international organization. The main functions of diplomats revolve around the representation and protection of the interests and nationals of the sending state, as well as the promotion of information and...
. He is the current State Minister for Primary Education
Education
Education in its broadest, general sense is the means through which the aims and habits of a group of people lives on from one generation to the next. Generally, it occurs through any experience that has a formative effect on the way one thinks, feels, or acts...
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 16 February 2009. In the cabinet reshuffle of 27 May 2011, he retained his cabinet post. He also serves as the elected Member of Parliament for "Bwamba County", Bundibugyo District
Bundibugyo District
Bundibugyo District is a district in Western Uganda, bordering the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Like other Ugandan districts, it is named after its 'chief town', Bundibugyo, where the district headquarters are located.-Location:...
.
Education
Kamanda Bataringaya holds the degree of Doctor of MedicineDoctor of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine is a doctoral degree for physicians. The degree is granted by medical schools...
(MD), and the degree of Master of Public Health
Master of Public Health
The Master of Public Health and the Doctor of Public Health are multi-disciplinary professional degrees awarded for studies in areas related to public health....
, (MPH). He also holds the Diploma in Health Management and a Certificate in Public Financial Management.
Work experience
He served as a Medical OfficerPhysician
A physician is a health care provider who practices the profession of medicine, which is concerned with promoting, maintaining or restoring human health through the study, diagnosis, and treatment of disease, injury and other physical and mental impairments...
at Mulago National Referral Hospital
Mulago Hospital
Mulago National Referral Hospital, commonly known as Mulago Hospital, is the largest hospital in Uganda. The hospital is located on Mulago Hill in the northern part of the city of Kampala. It is the teaching hospital for Makerere University College of Health Sciences, the oldest medical College in...
, from 1990 until 1992. He then served as Medical Director
Medical director
As laboratory director,means that you are responsible for the overall operation and administration of the laboratory, including the employment of competentqualified personnel. Even though you have the option to delegate some...
of Mityana Hospital, in Mityana
Mityana
Mityana is a town in Uganda's Central Region. It is the main municipal, administrative and commercial center of Mityana District and the district headquarters are located there. The district is named after the town.-Location:...
, from 1992 until 1996. In 1994, he was elected to the Constituent Assembly
Constituent assembly
A constituent assembly is a body composed for the purpose of drafting or adopting a constitution...
which drafted the 1995 Ugandan Constitution, serving in that category until 1995. In 1996, he was appointed 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...
's Ambassador
Ambassador
An ambassador is the highest ranking diplomat who represents a nation and is usually accredited to a foreign sovereign or government, or to an international organization....
to the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Democratic Republic of the Congo
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is a state located in Central Africa. It is the second largest country in Africa by area and the eleventh largest in the world...
, serving in that capacity until 2000. In 2001, he entered politics, contesting for the parliamentary seat of Bwamba County, Bundibugyo District
Bundibugyo District
Bundibugyo District is a district in Western Uganda, bordering the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Like other Ugandan districts, it is named after its 'chief town', Bundibugyo, where the district headquarters are located.-Location:...
. He was elected and was re-elected in 2006 and 2011. In 2001 Kamanda Bataringaya was appointed State Minister for Mineral Development, serving in that capacity until 2009. On 16 February 2009, he was re-assigned to the Ministry of Education, as State Minister for Primary Education.
Personal information
He is married. He belongs to 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. He is reported to have special interest in medical research 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...
.