Diana Nankunda Mutasingwa, also referred to as Diana Mutasingwa Kagyenyi, is a Ugandan politician. She is the current Minister of State in the Office of the Vice President of Uganda.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7] She is Buikwe's first minister.[8] On May 19, 2021, Mutasingwa was sworn in as the Buikwe District Woman Member of Parliament under the National Resistance Movement political party. She replaced Judith Babirye.[9]
Diana Nankunda Mutasingwa | |
|---|---|
| Education | Diploma and degree from the Hertfordshire International College |
| Occupation | Buikwe District Woman Member of Parliament |
Political party | National Resistance Movement |
Background and education
editShe is a resident of Bukaya in Njeru division, and was born to Charles Mutasingwa.[8]
She completed her primary school from Kampala Parent's School.[2][4][8][10] She later joined Greenhill Academy for both Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) and Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE).[8] She was awarded a diploma and a degree from Hertfordshire International College.[8]
In 2018, Charles Mutasingwa explored the villages and held rallies and door-to-door meetings on Diana's behalf, who was reported to have been poisoned during her campaigns in parts of Nyenga Division.[11]
Life before politics
editMutasingwa was employed as the human resource manager at Afro Freight Clearing and Forwarding Company before joining politics.[8]
Political career
editBefore contesting as Buikwe's Woman Member of Parliament, Mutasingwa contested for Njeru Municipality mayor in 2019, but was defeated by Yasin Kyazze.[8] Buikwe district had never had a minister until President Museveni designated Mutasingwa as State Minister in the Vice President's Office.[8] Mutasingwa is working with Jessica Alupo, the vice president of Uganda.[2]
She was appointed as the Buikwe District Football Associations Brand Ambassador in Uganda, and she became the official sponsor for the District Football Associations for five years, starting in 2021.[12]
See also
editReferences
edit- ↑ "Cabinet Members and Ministers of State as at 03 August 2021". www.parliament.go.ug. 2018-02-27. Retrieved 2022-03-21.
- 1 2 3 "Museveni on why he appointed Kampala Parents School alumni minister". Watchdog Uganda. 2021-06-21. Retrieved 2022-03-21.
- ↑ "NEW CABINET2021-The Independent Uganda" (PDF). The Independent Uganda. June 2021.
- 1 2 "President Museveni Commends Kampala Parents For Producing Bright Leaders". Thecapitaltimes. Retrieved 2022-03-21.
- ↑ Bwire, Job (2021-06-10). "Uganda: Museveni - New Cabinet Members Are Loyal, Hardworking". allAfrica.com. Retrieved 2022-03-21.
- ↑ "Alupo named VP, Nabbanja named PM as Museveni finally releases cabinet list". Nile Post. 2021-06-08. Retrieved 2022-03-21.
- ↑ "Yoweri Museveni names new Vice President in reshuffled cabinet". The East African. 2021-06-09. Retrieved 2022-03-21.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Buikwe residents welcome Mutasingwa, the district's first minister". New Vision. Retrieved 2022-03-21.
- ↑ Mulengera. "NEW FACES AS BUIKWE VOTERS SEE OFF MPS BABIRYE, SEBULIME – mulengeranews.com". Retrieved 2022-03-21.
- ↑ "Museveni on why he appointed Kampala Parents School alumni minister". Watchdog Uganda. Retrieved 2022-03-21.
- ↑ "Father Takes Over Daughters Mayoral Campaigns in Njeru". Uganda Radionetwork. Retrieved 2022-03-21.
- ↑ Isabirye, David (2021-09-19). "Buikwe District Football Association, Diana Foundation sign five-year pact". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 2022-03-21.