Maria Mutagamba
| Maria Mutagamba | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Water Minister Maria Mutagamba discussing the Guidance on Urine Use | |
| Born |
5 September 1952 Uganda |
| Residence | Kampala, Uganda |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Ethnicity | Muganda |
| Citizenship | Uganda |
| Alma mater |
Makerere University (Bachelor of Arts in Economics) ICL Computer School (Diploma in Computer Programming) John F. Kennedy School of Government (Certificate in Executive Leadership) |
| Occupation | Economist & Politician |
| Years active | 1976 — present |
| Known for | Politics |
| Home town | Rakai |
| Title | Uganda's Minister of Water & Environment |
| Religion | Roman Catholicism |
| Spouse(s) | Tarsis Matthew Mutagamba |
Maria Emily Lubega Mutagamba is a Ugandan economist and politician. She is the Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities in the Ugandan Cabinet. She was appointed to that position in the cabinet reshuffle of 15 August 2012.[1] Previously, from 2011 to 2012, she held the portfolio of Minister of Water and Environment.[2] She also serves as the elected Member of Parliament (MP), for Rakai District Women Representative.[3]
Background and education
She was born in Rakai District on September 5, 1952. She studied at St. Aloysius Senior Secondary School, in Bwanda, Kalungu District for he O-Level studies (1967-1970). For her A-Level education, she attended Mount Saint Mary's College Namagunga, in Mukono District (1971-1972). She attended Makerere University, Uganda's oldest public university from 1973 until 1976, graduating with the degree of Bachelors of Arts in Economics. She also holds a Diploma in Computer Programming, from the ICL Computer School, in Nairobi, Kenya, obtained in 1980 and a Certificate in Executive Leadership, from the John F. Kennedy School of Government, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, obtained in 1997.[3]
Career
She served as a banking officer, with Bank of Uganda, between 1976 and 1980. She served as a Director of the Bank of Uganda, from 1991 until 1999. She was a Constituent Assembly delegate between 1994 and 1995. Between 1999 and 2000, she served as the Deputy Secretary General of the Democratic Party. In 2000, she was appointed Minister of State for Water Resources, a position she held until 2006 when she was appointed Minister of Water and the Environment, a position she held till 2012, when she was assigned her present portfolio. Other responsibilities that Maria Mutagamba has include the following: (a) President, African Ministers' Council on Water (AMCOW), (2004 to 2012) (b) Coordinator, Global Women Leaders Forum for Water and Sanitation (2005 to 2012) (c) Member, Nile River Council of Ministers (2001 to 2012) (d) Vice Chairperson, United Nations Task Force on Integrated Water Resource Management (e) Proprietor, Green Point Enterprises.[3]
Other considerations
Maria Mutagamba is a widow. Her late husband Tarsis Matthew Mutagamba, died at the age of 70 due to heart failure, on Friday 2 January 2004.[4]
See also
References
- ↑ Newvision Team, . (15 August 2012). "President Yoweri Museveni Reshuffles Cabinet". New Vision (Kampala). Retrieved 3 March 2015.
- ↑ Mukasa, Henry (28 May 2011). "Museveni Names New Cabinet". New Vision (Kampala). Retrieved 3 March 2015.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 POU, . (2012). "Profile of Maria Mutagamba, Member of Parliament for Woman Representative, Rakai District". Parliament of Uganda (POU). Retrieved 3 March 2015.
- ↑ Vision Reporter, . (5 January 2004). "Uganda: Bishop Kakooza Mourns Mutagamba". New Vision (Kampala) via AllAfrica.com. Retrieved 3 March 2015.