Moses Kizige Explained

Moses Kawaluuko Kizige
Spouse:Betty Kizige
Parents:Yowabu Magada Kawaluuko (7 Jan 1930-29 Jul 2016), Ruth Mercy Tabingwa (14 July 1937- 9 May 1979)
Birth Place:Kamuli District, Uganda
Education:Namasagali College, Makerere University
Occupation:Politician, Minister of State, Ambassador, Accountant, Diplomat
Years Active:1996–present
Nationality:Ugandan
Citizenship:Uganda
Known For:Politics, Diplomat, Accounting

Moses Kizige, is a Ugandan politician, and former State Minister for Karamoja in the Ugandan Cabinet. He served in that position from 6 June 2016 to 2021 when he was appointed Ambassador of Uganda to Moscow a position he currently holds.[1] Kizige also served as the elected member of parliament, representing Bugabula North Constituency, in Kamuli District, in the 10th Parliament of Uganda (2016–2021).[2]

Background

He was born in Kamuli District, Busoga sub-region, in the Eastern Region of Uganda.

Career

He is an active community leader in his home district. He represented his current parliamentary constituency between 1996 until 2006 but lost during the 2006 general election. Between 2006 and 2016 he served as Senior Presidential Advisor on Foreign Affairs.[3] [4] On 6 June 2016, he was appointed State Minister for Karamoja.[5]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Museveni's new cabinet list At 6 June 2016. 9 June 2016. 6 June 2016 . Kampala. Uganda State House. Daily Monitor.
  2. Web site: Kamuli Returns Isaac Musumba, Kizige to Parliament. 20 February 2016 . 9 June 2016 . . Kampala . Yeko . Kyaiswa.
  3. Web site: Who are the new faces in Museveni's Cabinet?: Moses Kizige, Minister of State for Karamoja . Monitor Team . Daily Monitor. 9 June 2016. 8 June 2016. Kampala.
  4. Web site: Teachers face sack over poor performance . 9 June 2016. Opio. Sam Caleb . 31 March 2016 . . Kampala.
  5. Web site: Uganda's New Cabinet As At 6 June 2016 . 6 June 2016 . 9 June 2016 . Scribd.com . Uganda State House.