Kintu Musoke
| Kintu Musoke | |
|---|---|
| Prime Minister of Uganda | |
| In office 18 November 1994 – 5 April 1999 | |
| Preceded by | George Cosmas Adyebo |
| Succeeded by | Apolo Nsibambi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 5, 1938 Uganda |
| Political party | National Resistance Movement |
| Alma mater | Delhi University (BA) |
| Profession | Politician |
Kintu Musoke, (born 5 August 1938), is a Ugandan politician, closely associated with President Yoweri Museveni.[1] He served as Prime Minister of Uganda from 18 November 1994 to 5 April 1999.[2] He was later appointed to head a task force on fighting AIDS in Uganda.[3] He also serves as an Advisor to the President of Uganda.[4]
Background and education
Kintu Musoke was born in Masaka District to Yafeesi Kintu and Eseza Nassiwa, on 5 August 1938. He attended Kabungo Native Anglican Church School and Buwere Primary School. He transferred to Kings College Budo for his O-Level and A-Level education. He holds he degree of Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Philosophy and Journalism, obtained from Delhi University in India.[1]
Career
Following his graduation from university in 1963, he returned to Uganda and entered politics as a UPC youth mobilizer. In 1965, he was expelled from the party together with the other members belonging to a faction led by the then UPC’s Secretary General John Kakonge. From 1965 until 1980 when he participated in the formation of Uganda Patriotic Movement, which eventually morphed into the National Resistance Movement, he abstained from Ugandan politics. During his lifetime, he has worked with several newspapers, including, Uganda Eyogera, Uganda Argus, The African Pilot and Weekly Topic.[1]
See also
Succession table
| Preceded by George Cosmas Adyebo |
Prime Minister of Uganda 18 November 1994 - 5 April 1999 |
Succeeded by Apolo Nsibambi |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Sulaiman (10 March 2014). "Kintu Musoke: The Detribalised Muganda". The Observer (Uganda). Retrieved 5 February 2015.
- ↑ Neilan, Terence (7 April 1999). "Uganda: A New Cabinet". New York Times. Retrieved 1 March 2010.
- ↑ Ssejjoba, Eddie (28 November 2005). "Open HIV Clinic for Top Officials, Kintu Musoke Tells Government". New Vision (Kampala). Retrieved 5 February 2015.
- ↑ Kariuki, Joseph (27 August 2008). "Kintu Musoke Raps Government Over Districts". New Vision (Kampala). Retrieved 5 February 2015.