Serapio Rukundo
Encyclopedia
Serapio Rukundo is a Uganda
n accountant
and politician
. He was the State Minister for Tourism and Wildlife
in the Ugandan Cabinet
, from 01 June 2006 until 27 May 2011. In the cabinet reshuffle of 27 May 2011, he was dropped from the cabinet and replaced by Agnes Akiror
. He also served as the elected Member of Parliament representing Kabale Municipality
, from 2001 until 2011. During the 2011 national election cycle, he lost the "Kabale Municipality" parliamentary seat to Andrew Baryayanga, an Independent politician, who is now the incumbent
MP for the constituency.
(BCom), majoring in Accounting, obtained from Makerere University
, Uganda's oldest university.
at Mvule Saw Mill, a private lumber
factory. He then served as Senior Accountant at Woods Industries Corporation Limited, another private company, from 1978 until 1980. In 1980 he moved to the Uganda Development Bank
, serving as the Accounts Manager until 1989. In 1989, he was appointed Chief Accountant at National Housing and Construction Corporation, serving in that capacity for twelve (12) years until 2001. In 2001, at the age of 49, he entered politics, contesting for the parliamentary seat of Kabale Municipality
. He won and was re-elected in 2006. However, in 2011, he lost his parliamentary seat on 18 March and was dropped from the cabinet on 27 May.
. He belongs to the National Resistance Movement
political party.
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 accountant
Accountant
An accountant is a practitioner of accountancy or accounting , which is the measurement, disclosure or provision of assurance about financial information that helps managers, investors, tax authorities and others make decisions about allocating resources.The Big Four auditors are the largest...
and politician
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
. He was the State Minister for Tourism and Wildlife
Tourism
Tourism is travel for recreational, leisure or business purposes. The World Tourism Organization defines tourists as people "traveling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for not more than one consecutive year for leisure, business and other purposes".Tourism has become a...
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."...
, from 01 June 2006 until 27 May 2011. In the cabinet reshuffle of 27 May 2011, he was dropped from the cabinet and replaced by Agnes Akiror
Agnes Akiror
Agnes Akiror is a Ugandan politician. She is the current State Minister for Tourism & Wildlife in the Ugandan Cabinet. She was appointed to that position on 27 May 2011. She replaced Serapio Rukundo, who was dropped from the cabinet. On account of being a cabinet minister, she is an ex-officio...
. He also served as the elected Member of Parliament representing Kabale Municipality
Kabale
Kabale is a city in Western Uganda. It is the 'chief town' of Kabale District and the district headquarters are located there. The district is named after the town.-Location:...
, from 2001 until 2011. During the 2011 national election cycle, he lost the "Kabale Municipality" parliamentary seat to Andrew Baryayanga, an Independent politician, who is now the incumbent
Incumbent
The incumbent, in politics, is the existing holder of a political office. This term is usually used in reference to elections, in which races can often be defined as being between an incumbent and non-incumbent. For example, in the 2004 United States presidential election, George W...
MP for the constituency.
Education
Serapio Rukundo holds the degree of Bachelor of CommerceBachelor of Commerce
A Bachelor of Commerce is an undergraduate degree in commerce and related subjects. The degree is also known as the Bachelor of Commerce and Administration, or BCA...
(BCom), majoring in Accounting, obtained 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.
Work experience
From 1976 until 1978, he worked as an accountantAccountant
An accountant is a practitioner of accountancy or accounting , which is the measurement, disclosure or provision of assurance about financial information that helps managers, investors, tax authorities and others make decisions about allocating resources.The Big Four auditors are the largest...
at Mvule Saw Mill, a private lumber
Lumber
Lumber or timber is wood in any of its stages from felling through readiness for use as structural material for construction, or wood pulp for paper production....
factory. He then served as Senior Accountant at Woods Industries Corporation Limited, another private company, from 1978 until 1980. In 1980 he moved to the Uganda Development Bank
Uganda Development Bank
-Overview:The bank began its operations in 1972. Uganda Development Bank is the first development finance institution established by the Government of Uganda. The main objective of UDB is to promote and finance development in various sectors of the economy with particular emphasis on agriculture,...
, serving as the Accounts Manager until 1989. In 1989, he was appointed Chief Accountant at National Housing and Construction Corporation, serving in that capacity for twelve (12) years until 2001. In 2001, at the age of 49, he entered politics, contesting for the parliamentary seat of Kabale Municipality
Kabale
Kabale is a city in Western Uganda. It is the 'chief town' of Kabale District and the district headquarters are located there. The district is named after the town.-Location:...
. He won and was re-elected in 2006. However, in 2011, he lost his parliamentary seat on 18 March and was dropped from the cabinet on 27 May.
Personal affairs
Serapio Rukundo is married. He is reported to enjoy musicMusic
Music is an art form whose medium is sound and silence. Its common elements are pitch , rhythm , dynamics, and the sonic qualities of timbre and texture...
. He belongs to 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.