Urban Tibamanya
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Urban Tibamanya is a Uganda
n lawyer
and politician
. He was the State Minister for Urban Development in the Ugandan Cabinet
, from 2006 until 2011. In the cabinet reshuffle of 27 May 2011, he was dropped from the cabinet and replaced by Justine Lumumba Kasule
. He also served as the elected Member of Parliament for "Kashari County", Mbarara District
, from 2006 until 2011. During the 2011 national election cycle, he lost to Wilberforce Rutashokwa Yaguma, in the National Resistance Movement
(NRM) political party primaries. He insisted on running as an Independent candidate, but still lost to Mr. Yaguma, who is the current incumbent
MP for that constituency.
(LLB) and Master of Laws
(LLM), both from Makerere University
, Uganda's oldest university, founded in 1922. He also holds the Diploma in Legal Practice
from the Law Development Center
in Kampala
, in Kampala
, serving in that capacity until 1982. During that period, he also served as the Administrative Secretary
to the Commission of Inquiry into Makerere University Affairs
, serving in that capacity from 1976 until 1978.
From 1982 until 1984, he worked as a Legal Executive in the Nairobi
law firm of Kamere & Kamere Advocates. In 1985, he moved to London
and engaged in private International Trade
, from 1985 until 1986. He worked as the Managing Director, Stem Limited from 1986 until 1988. In 1988, he went back to Uganda
and started his own law practice, Tibamanya Urban Advocates, serving as the Managing Partner
from 1988 until 2006.
From 1993, he served as a Delegate for "Kashari County", Mbarara District
, to the Constituent Assembly
which drafted the 1995 Ugandan Constitution
, serving in that capacity until 1995. From 1998 until 1999, he served as a Commissioner, on the Commission of Inquiry into Corruption in the Uganda Police Force
. Since 2003, he has served as the Chairman of the Board of Governors
of St. Andrews Senior Secondary School, Rubindi, Kashari County, Mbarara District
. He was appointed to his last cabinet post on 1 June 2006.
political party. His interests include reading
, writing
, traveling and ocean swimming.
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 lawyer
Lawyer
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and politician
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
. He was the State Minister for Urban Development 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 2006 until 2011. In the cabinet reshuffle of 27 May 2011, he was dropped from the cabinet and replaced by Justine Lumumba Kasule
Justine Lumumba Kasule
Justine Lumumba Kasule is a Ugandan politician. She is the current State Minister for Urban Planning in the Ugandan Cabinet. She was appointed to that position on 27 May 2011. She replaced Urban Tibamanya, who was dropped from the Cabinet. Justine Lumumba Kasule is also the elected Member of...
. He also served as the elected Member of Parliament for "Kashari County", Mbarara District
Mbarara District
Mbarara District is a district in Western Uganda. The district was named after its chief municipal centre, the city of Mbarara, where the district headquarters are located.-Location:...
, from 2006 until 2011. During the 2011 national election cycle, he lost to Wilberforce Rutashokwa Yaguma, 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...
(NRM) political party primaries. He insisted on running as an Independent candidate, but still lost to Mr. Yaguma, who is the current incumbent
Incumbent
The incumbent, in politics, is the existing holder of a political office. This term is usually used in reference to elections, in which races can often be defined as being between an incumbent and non-incumbent. For example, in the 2004 United States presidential election, George W...
MP for that constituency.
Education
He holds the degrees of Bachelor of LawsBachelor of Laws
The Bachelor of Laws is an undergraduate, or bachelor, degree in law originating in England and offered in most common law countries as the primary law degree...
(LLB) and Master of Laws
Master of Laws
The Master of Laws is an advanced academic degree, pursued by those holding a professional law degree, and is commonly abbreviated LL.M. from its Latin name, Legum Magister. The University of Oxford names its taught masters of laws B.C.L...
(LLM), both 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...
, Uganda's oldest university, founded in 1922. He also holds the Diploma in Legal Practice
Legal practice
Legal practice is sometimes used to distinguish the body of judicial or administrative precedents, rules, policies, customs, and doctrines from legislative enactments such as statutes and constitutions which might be called "laws" in the strict sense of being commands to the general public, rather...
from the Law Development Center
Law Development Center
The Law Development Centre , is an educational institution for higher learning that offers various legal courses, ranging from one month to one year.-Overview:...
in Kampala
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...
Work experience
Urban Tibamanya's long and varied work history began in 1976 when he worked as Senior State Attorney in the Ministry of JusticeJustice
Justice is a concept of moral rightness based on ethics, rationality, law, natural law, religion, or equity, along with the punishment of the breach of said ethics; justice is the act of being just and/or fair.-Concept of justice:...
, in Kampala
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...
, serving in that capacity until 1982. During that period, he also served as the Administrative Secretary
Secretary
A secretary, or administrative assistant, is a person whose work consists of supporting management, including executives, using a variety of project management, communication & organizational skills. These functions may be entirely carried out to assist one other employee or may be for the benefit...
to the Commission of Inquiry into Makerere University Affairs
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...
, serving in that capacity from 1976 until 1978.
From 1982 until 1984, he worked as a Legal Executive in the Nairobi
Nairobi
Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. The city and its surrounding area also forms the Nairobi County. The name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nyirobi, which translates to "the place of cool waters". However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun" and is...
law firm of Kamere & Kamere Advocates. In 1985, he moved to London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
and engaged in private International Trade
International trade
International trade is the exchange of capital, goods, and services across international borders or territories. In most countries, such trade represents a significant share of gross domestic product...
, from 1985 until 1986. He worked as the Managing Director, Stem Limited from 1986 until 1988. In 1988, he went back to 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...
and started his own law practice, Tibamanya Urban Advocates, serving as the Managing Partner
Partnership
A partnership is an arrangement where parties agree to cooperate to advance their mutual interests.Since humans are social beings, partnerships between individuals, businesses, interest-based organizations, schools, governments, and varied combinations thereof, have always been and remain commonplace...
from 1988 until 2006.
From 1993, he served as a Delegate for "Kashari County", Mbarara District
Mbarara District
Mbarara District is a district in Western Uganda. The district was named after its chief municipal centre, the city of Mbarara, where the district headquarters are located.-Location:...
, 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
Constitution
A constitution is a set of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is governed. These rules together make up, i.e. constitute, what the entity is...
, serving in that capacity until 1995. From 1998 until 1999, he served as a Commissioner, on the Commission of Inquiry into Corruption in the Uganda Police Force
Uganda Police Force
The Uganda Police Force is the national police force of Uganda. The head of the Force is called the Inspector General of Police . The current IGP is Major General Edward Kale Kayihura. He is a soldier of the UPDF....
. Since 2003, he has served as the Chairman of the Board of Governors
Board of governors
Board of governors is a term sometimes applied to the board of directors of a public entity or non-profit organization.Many public institutions, such as public universities, are government-owned corporations. The British Broadcasting Corporation was managed by a board of governors, though this role...
of St. Andrews Senior Secondary School, Rubindi, Kashari County, Mbarara District
Mbarara District
Mbarara District is a district in Western Uganda. The district was named after its chief municipal centre, the city of Mbarara, where the district headquarters are located.-Location:...
. He was appointed to his last cabinet post on 1 June 2006.
ersonal details
Urban Tibamanya is married and has four (4) daughters. 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. His interests include reading
Reading (process)
Reading is a complex cognitive process of decoding symbols for the intention of constructing or deriving meaning . It is a means of language acquisition, of communication, and of sharing information and ideas...
, writing
Writing
Writing is the representation of language in a textual medium through the use of a set of signs or symbols . It is distinguished from illustration, such as cave drawing and painting, and non-symbolic preservation of language via non-textual media, such as magnetic tape audio.Writing most likely...
, traveling and ocean swimming.