James Baba
Encyclopedia
James Boliba Baba is a Uganda
n politician
. He is the current State Minister for Internal Affairs
in the Ugandan Cabinet
. He was appointed to that position on 27 May 2011. He replaces Matia Kasaija
, who was appointed State Minister for Finance (Planning). Prior to that, he served as the State Minister in the Office of the Vice President
, from 2006 until 2011. On account of his cabinet ministerial position, he is also an ex-officio Member of Parliament (MP).
in History
, from Makerere University
, Uganda's oldest university
. He also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in International Relations, obtained in 1975 from the University of Nairobi
. His Master of Arts
degree in Public Administration
was awarded in 1993 from St. John's University in Queens
, New York City
.
at Uganda's foreign missions. Between 1991 until 1994, he served as Uganda's Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations
in New York City
. He then served as the Director
of the Africa Department, within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kampala
, Uganda. Between 1998 and 2001, he served as the Director of Regional Cooperation within the Foreign Affairs Ministry. Between 2001 and 2005, James Baba served as Uganda's Ambassador to Japan
. He joined politics in 2006, by successfully contesting for the parliamentary seat of "Koboko County", Koboko District
, serving as the MP until 2011. In the 2011 National election cycle, he lost during the primaries to the incumbent MP, Ahmed Awongo, also of the National Resistance Movement
political party.
, reading
, exercising and volunteering
within the community.
Uganda
Uganda , officially the Republic of Uganda, is a landlocked country in East Africa. Uganda is also known as the "Pearl of Africa". It is bordered on the east by Kenya, on the north by South Sudan, on the west by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, on the southwest by Rwanda, and on the south by...
n politician
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
. He is the current State Minister for Internal Affairs
Internal affairs
Internal affairs may refer to:* Internal affairs of a state* Internal affairs , a division of a law enforcement agency which investigates cases of lawbreaking by members of that agency...
in the Ugandan Cabinet
Cabinet of Uganda
According to the Constitution of Uganda, "there shall be a Cabinet which shall consist of the President, the Vice President and such number of Ministers as may appear to the President to be reasonably necessary for the efficient running of the State."...
. He was appointed to that position on 27 May 2011. He replaces Matia Kasaija
Matia Kasaija
Matia Kasaija is a Ugandan politician. He is the current State Minister for Finance in the Cabinet of Uganda. He was appointed to that position on 27 May 2011. He replaced Ephraim Kamuntu, who was promoted to Minister of Tourism. Before that, he served as the State Minister for Internal Affairs,...
, who was appointed State Minister for Finance (Planning). Prior to that, he served as the State Minister in the Office of the Vice President
Vice President of Uganda
This is a list of vice presidents of Uganda. It may be incomplete....
, from 2006 until 2011. On account of his cabinet ministerial position, he is also an ex-officio Member of Parliament (MP).
Education
James Baba holds the degree of Bachelor of ArtsBachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
in History
History
History is the discovery, collection, organization, and presentation of information about past events. History can also mean the period of time after writing was invented. Scholars who write about history are called historians...
, from Makerere University
Makerere University
Makerere University , Uganda's largest and second-oldest higher institution of learning, , was first established as a technical school in 1922. In 1963 it became the University of East Africa, offering courses leading to general degrees from the University of London...
, Uganda's oldest university
University
A university is an institution of higher education and research, which grants academic degrees in a variety of subjects. A university is an organisation that provides both undergraduate education and postgraduate education...
. He also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in International Relations, obtained in 1975 from the University of Nairobi
University of Nairobi
The University of Nairobi is the largest university in Kenya. Although its history as an educational institution goes back to 1956, it did not become an independent university until 1970 when the University of East Africa was split into three independent universities: Makerere University in...
. His Master of Arts
Master of Arts (postgraduate)
A Master of Arts from the Latin Magister Artium, is a type of Master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The M.A. is usually contrasted with the M.S. or M.Sc. degrees...
degree in Public Administration
Public administration
Public Administration houses the implementation of government policy and an academic discipline that studies this implementation and that prepares civil servants for this work. As a "field of inquiry with a diverse scope" its "fundamental goal.....
was awarded in 1993 from St. John's University in Queens
Queens
Queens is the easternmost of the five boroughs of New York City. The largest borough in area and the second-largest in population, it is coextensive with Queens County, an administrative division of New York state, in the United States....
, New York City
New York City
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.
Work experience
James Baba has worked as a civil servant in Uganda's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and as an AmbassadorAmbassador
An ambassador is the highest ranking diplomat who represents a nation and is usually accredited to a foreign sovereign or government, or to an international organization....
at Uganda's foreign missions. Between 1991 until 1994, he served as Uganda's Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations
United Nations
The United Nations is an international organization whose stated aims are facilitating cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress, human rights, and achievement of world peace...
in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
. He then served as the Director
Directorate
A directorate is an agency usually headed by a director, often a subdivision of a major government department.* Immigration and Nationality Directorate* Dairat al-Mukhabarat al-Ammah * Veterinary Medicines Directorate...
of the Africa Department, within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kampala
Kampala
Kampala is the largest city and capital of Uganda. The city is divided into five boroughs that oversee local planning: Kampala Central Division, Kawempe Division, Makindye Division, Nakawa Division and Lubaga Division. The city is coterminous with Kampala District.-History: of Buganda, had chosen...
, Uganda. Between 1998 and 2001, he served as the Director of Regional Cooperation within the Foreign Affairs Ministry. Between 2001 and 2005, James Baba served as Uganda's Ambassador to Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
. He joined politics in 2006, by successfully contesting for the parliamentary seat of "Koboko County", Koboko District
Koboko District
Koboko District is a district in Northern Uganda. The district is named after its 'chief town', Koboko, where the district headquarters are located.-Location:...
, serving as the MP until 2011. In the 2011 National election cycle, he lost during the primaries to the incumbent MP, Ahmed Awongo, also of the National Resistance Movement
National Resistance Movement
The National Resistance Movement , commonly referred to as the Movement, is a political organization in Uganda.Until a referendum in 2005, Uganda held elections on a non-party basis. The NRM dominates parliament, however, and is expected to continue to do so. The presidential elections of 12 March...
political party.
Personal details
He is married. He is reported to enjoy listening to classical musicClassical music
Classical music is the art music produced in, or rooted in, the traditions of Western liturgical and secular music, encompassing a broad period from roughly the 11th century to present times...
, reading
Reading (process)
Reading is a complex cognitive process of decoding symbols for the intention of constructing or deriving meaning . It is a means of language acquisition, of communication, and of sharing information and ideas...
, exercising and volunteering
Volunteering
Volunteering is generally considered an altruistic activity, intended to promote good or improve human quality of life, but people also volunteer for their own skill development, to meet others, to make contacts for possible employment, to have fun, and a variety of other reasons that could be...
within the community.