Perez Ahabwe
| Perez Ahabwe | |
|---|---|
| Born |
21 November 1961 Uganda |
| Residence | Kampala, Uganda |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Ethnicity | Mukiga |
| Citizenship | Uganda |
| Alma mater |
Makerere University (Bachelor of Arts in Economics) (Diploma in Education) (Master of Science in Economics) (Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural Economics) |
| Occupation | Economist, politician |
| Years active | 1986 — present |
| Known for | Politics |
| Home town | Kabale |
| Title | State Minister for Local Government (2009–2011) |
| Religion | Christian |
Perez Ahabwe is a Ugandan economist and politician who was State Minister for Local Government in Uganda from 16 February 2009 to 27 May 2011. [1] In the cabinet reshuffle of 27 May 2011, he was dropped from the cabinet and was replaced by Alex Onzima.[2] He also served as the elected Member of Parliament, representing Rubanda County East, Kabale District, from 2001 to 2011.
Background and education
He was born on 21 November 1961, in Kabale District. Perez Ahabwe holds the degree of Bachelor of Arts (BA), from Makerere University, Uganda's oldest university. He also holds a postgraduate Diploma in Education from the same institution. His Master of Science degree in Economics is from Makerere University as well. He is currently enrolled in the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Agricultural Economics at Makerere University.
Work experience
Since graduating from Makerere, he has worked in different positions in the private and public sectors. He has served as a Consultant on the Monitoring and Evaluation of capacity-building programs in the Ugandan Ministry of Public Service. He has also served as a Consultant on 16 different Agricultural Research Projects within the country. He has worked as a graduate Research Assistant at the Makerere Institute of Social Research (MISR). He has also worked as a Lecturer at Makerere University.
In 2001 he joined politics and was elected to the Ugandan Parliament to represent Rubanda County East, Kabale District. He was re-elected to that seat in 2006. On 16 February 2009, he was named State Minister for Local Government, serving in that capacity until 27 May 2011.[1] In the 2011 election, he lost his seat to Henry Musasizi, also of the National Resistance Movement political party.[3]
Other responsibilities
While in parliament, he sat on the Appointments Committee, which reviews presidential appointments to the cabinet and to the diplomatic services.[4] He also chaired the parliamentary committee on Tourism, Trade and Industry.[5]
Personal information
Perez Ahabwe is married. He belongs to the National Resistance Movement political party.
See also
References
- 1 2 Newvision Archive, . (18 February 2009). "Full Cabinet List As At 18 February 2009". New Vision (Kampala). Retrieved 10 March 2015.
- ↑ Uganda State House, . (27 May 2011). "Comprehensive List of New Cabinet Appointments & Dropped Ministers". Facebook.com. Retrieved 4 March 2015.
- ↑ Magara, Darious (19 March 2011). "Uganda: Bageine's Camp Controls Kabale". New Vision (Kampala) via AllAfrica.com. Retrieved 10 March 2015.
- ↑ Felix Osike, Adam Alagiah, and J. Namutebi (19 May 2006). "MPs Okay Bukenya, Nsimbabi". New Vision (Kampala). Retrieved 10 March 2015.
- ↑ Karugaba, Mary (29 July 2007). "Manufacturers Want Ban On Plastic Bags Lifted". New Vision (Kampala). Retrieved 10 March 2015.