Namirembe Bitamazire
Encyclopedia
Geraldine Namirembe Bitamazire is a Uganda
n educator and politician
. She was previously the Minister of Education and Sports
, from 1979 until 1980 and from 2005 until 2011. She also served the Member of Parliament (MP) representing Mpigi District Women
in the Ugandan Parliament from 2001 until 2011.
for her high school education. She went on to obtain the Diploma in Education
from Makerere University
in 1964. She followed that with a Bachelor of Arts
(BA
) degree in 1967 and a Master of Arts
(MA
) degree in 1987, all from Makerere University.
of the East African Harbors Corporation
, part of the first East African Community
. She also served as the Headteacher of Tororo Girls School
from 1971 until 1974. Between 1974 and 1979, she served as a Senior Education Officer, in the Uganda Ministry of Education. In 1979, she was appointed Minister of Education, serving in that capacity until 1980. From 1981 until 1996, Namirembe Bitamazire was the Deputy Chairperson of the Teaching Service Commission. She was appointed Minister of State for Education in 1999, serving in that capacity until 2005 when she was appointed Minister of Education and Sports
. In 2010, Mpigi District
was split into three parts; Butambala District
, Gomba District
and the smaller Mpigi District of today. During the 2011 National elections, Namirembe Bitamazire was defeated in the primaries by Mariam Nalubega, also of the National Resistance Movement
political party in Butambala District
. In the cabinet reshuffle of 27 May 2011, Namirembe Bitamazire was dropped from the Cabinet and was replaced by Jessica Alupo
political party. She was a member of the UN Commission on the status of Women from 1998 to 2001 and is a founding member of Forum for African Women Educationalists
(FAWE).
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 educator and politician
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
. She was previously the Minister of Education and Sports
Education minister
An education minister is a position in the governments of some countries responsible for dealing with educational matters.-Country-related articles and lists:Minister of Education may refer to:...
, from 1979 until 1980 and from 2005 until 2011. She also served the Member of Parliament (MP) representing Mpigi District Women
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:...
in the Ugandan Parliament from 2001 until 2011.
Education
Namirembe Bitamazire attended Trinity College NabbingoTrinity College Nabbingo
Trinity College Nabbingo , is an all-girls boarding school covering grades 8 -13 in Central Uganda.-Location:The school is located on a hill in the village of Nabbingo, in Wakiso District. This location lies approximately , by road, southwest of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city. This...
for her high school education. She went on to obtain the Diploma in 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...
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 1964. She followed that with a Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
(BA
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
) degree in 1967 and a Master of Arts
Master of Arts (postgraduate)
A Master of Arts from the Latin Magister Artium, is a type of Master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The M.A. is usually contrasted with the M.S. or M.Sc. degrees...
(MA
Master of Arts (postgraduate)
A Master of Arts from the Latin Magister Artium, is a type of Master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The M.A. is usually contrasted with the M.S. or M.Sc. degrees...
) degree in 1987, all from Makerere University.
Work experience
Between 1971 until 1973, she served as a DirectorExecutive director
Executive director is a term sometimes applied to the chief executive officer or managing director of an organization, company, or corporation. It is widely used in North American non-profit organizations, though in recent decades many U.S. nonprofits have adopted the title "President/CEO"...
of the East African Harbors Corporation
East African Community
The East African Community is an intergovernmental organisation comprising the five east African countries Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda. Pierre Nkurunziza, the President of the Republic of Burundi, is the current Chairman of the East African Community. The EAC was originally...
, part of the first East African Community
East African Community
The East African Community is an intergovernmental organisation comprising the five east African countries Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda. Pierre Nkurunziza, the President of the Republic of Burundi, is the current Chairman of the East African Community. The EAC was originally...
. She also served as the Headteacher of Tororo Girls School
Tororo Girls School
Tororo Girls School , is an all-girls boarding school covering grades 8 -13 in Eastern Uganda.-Location:The school is located in the Eastern Ugandan town of Tororo, approximately , by road, east of Kampala, the capital of Uganda and the largest city in that country...
from 1971 until 1974. Between 1974 and 1979, she served as a Senior Education Officer, in the Uganda Ministry of Education. In 1979, she was appointed Minister of Education, serving in that capacity until 1980. From 1981 until 1996, Namirembe Bitamazire was the Deputy Chairperson of the Teaching Service Commission. She was appointed Minister of State for Education in 1999, serving in that capacity until 2005 when she was appointed Minister of Education and Sports
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 2010, 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:...
was split into three parts; Butambala District
Butambala District
Butambala District is a district in Central Uganda. It is one of the new districts in Uganda created in the 2000's.-Location:Butambala District is bordered by Gomba District to the west and northwest, Mityana District to the northeast, Mpigi District to the east and south and Kalungu District to...
, Gomba District
Gomba District
Gomba District is a district in Central Uganda.-Location:Gomba District is bordered by Mubende District to the north, Mityana District to the northeast and Butambala District to the east. Kalungu District, Bukomansimbi District and Sembabule District lie to the south of Gomba District...
and the smaller Mpigi District of today. During the 2011 National elections, Namirembe Bitamazire was defeated in the primaries by Mariam Nalubega, also of 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...
political party in Butambala District
Butambala District
Butambala District is a district in Central Uganda. It is one of the new districts in Uganda created in the 2000's.-Location:Butambala District is bordered by Gomba District to the west and northwest, Mityana District to the northeast, Mpigi District to the east and south and Kalungu District to...
. In the cabinet reshuffle of 27 May 2011, Namirembe Bitamazire was dropped from the Cabinet and was replaced by Jessica Alupo
Jessica Alupo
Lieutenant Jessica Epel Alupo, commonly known as Jessica Alupo, is a Ugandan politician, educator and former military officer. She is the current Minister of Education in the Ugandan Cabinet. She was appointed to that position on Friday 27 May 2011. She replaces Namirembe Bitamazire, who was...
Personal details
Namirembe Bitamazire is married. She 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. She was a member of the UN Commission on the status of Women from 1998 to 2001 and is a founding member of Forum for African Women Educationalists
Forum for African Women Educationalists
The Forum for African Women Educationalists is a pan-African non-governmental organization founded in 1992 by five women ministers of education to promote girls’ and women’s education in sub-Saharan Africa by making sure they have access to schools and are able to complete their studies and...
(FAWE).