Werikhe Kafabusa
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Michael Werikhe Kafabusa, commonly known as Werikhe Kafabusa, is a Uganda
n politician
. He was the State Minister for Housing in the Ugandan Cabinet
, from June 2006 until May 2011. In the Cabinet reshuffle of 27 May 2011, he was dropped from the cabinet and replaced by Sam Engola
. He also serves as the elected Member of Parliament representing "Bungokho County South", Mbale District
, continuously since 1996. He was re-elected to the same position during the 2011 national elections, and is the incumbent
MP.
(BSc), from Makerere University
, Uganda's oldest institution of higher education, founded in 1922. He holds two Certificates; one in Environmental Information Handling, from the Technology Institute, in India
, awarded in 1980, and another in Planning, from ASLIB in the United Kingdom
, awarded in 1982. He also holds a Diploma in Physical Planning from the University of Minnesota
, in the United States of America, awarded in 1988. His degree of Master of Arts
(MA
) in Physical Environmental Planning, was obtained from the University of Nottingham
, in the United Kingdom, in 1985.
at Makerere University. Following his Masters degree
studies, he worked as the Senior Physical Planner for the Western Uganda
, in the Ministry of Lands, Housing & Urban Development, from 1986 until 1987. He then returned to Makerere University and served as a Lecturer
, in the Faculty of Social Sciences
, from 1987 until 1988. From 1989 until 1993, he served as the Senior Physical Planner in the Ministry of Lands, Housing & Urban Development, responsible for Urban and Rural Development. From 1993 until 1995, he served as the Acting Deputy Commissioner, Department of Physical Planning in the Lands Ministry. From 1995 until 1996, he served as the Acting Commissioner, in the same ministry.
In 1996, he entered politics, and was elected to the Ugandan Parliament. He has been re-elected in every election, since. He was appointed Minister of State for Housing
in 1998. He served in that capacity until 1999 when he was appointed Minister of State for Trade
. In a cabinet reshuffle in 2005, he was appointed Minister of State for Energy
. In June 2006, he was appointed Minister of State for Housing, holding that position until he was dropped from the cabinet in May 2011.
political party. He is reported to enjoy African music, reading literature
, physical planning and playing soccer.
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 was the State Minister for Housing 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 June 2006 until May 2011. In the Cabinet reshuffle of 27 May 2011, he was dropped from the cabinet and replaced by Sam Engola
Sam Engola
Sam Engola is a Ugandan politician. He is the current State Minister for Housing in the Ugandan Cabinet. He was appointed to that position on 27 May 2011. He replaced Werikhe Kafabusa, who was dropped from the Cabinet. Sam Engola is also the elected Member of Parliament for "Erute County South",...
. He also serves as the elected Member of Parliament representing "Bungokho County South", Mbale District
Mbale District
Mbale District is a district in Eastern Uganda. It is named after the largest city in the district, Mbale, which also servess as the main administrative and commercial center in the sub-region.-Location:...
, continuously since 1996. He was re-elected to the same position during the 2011 national elections, and is the incumbent
Incumbent
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MP.
Education
Michael Werikhe Kafabusa holds the degree of Bachelor of ScienceBachelor of Science
A Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for completed courses that generally last three to five years .-Australia:In Australia, the BSc is a 3 year degree, offered from 1st year on...
(BSc), 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 institution of higher education, founded in 1922. He holds two Certificates; one in Environmental Information Handling, from the Technology Institute, in India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
, awarded in 1980, and another in Planning, from ASLIB in the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
, awarded in 1982. He also holds a Diploma in Physical Planning from the University of Minnesota
University of Minnesota
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities is a public research university located in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota, United States. It is the oldest and largest part of the University of Minnesota system and has the fourth-largest main campus student body in the United States, with 52,557...
, in the United States of America, awarded in 1988. His degree of Master of Arts
Master of Arts
A Master of Arts is a high academic degree offered at many universities in Europe and the United States.A Master of Arts, Magister Artium, or Magister in Artibus may also refer to:...
(MA
Master of Arts
A Master of Arts is a high academic degree offered at many universities in Europe and the United States.A Master of Arts, Magister Artium, or Magister in Artibus may also refer to:...
) in Physical Environmental Planning, was obtained from the University of Nottingham
University of Nottingham
The University of Nottingham is a public research university based in Nottingham, United Kingdom, with further campuses in Ningbo, China and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia...
, in the United Kingdom, in 1985.
Work experience
Between 1980 and 1982, he worked as a Tutorial AssistantLecturer
Lecturer is an academic rank. In the United Kingdom, lecturer is a position at a university or similar institution, often held by academics in their early career stages, who lead research groups and supervise research students, as well as teach...
at Makerere University. Following his Masters degree
Master of Arts
A Master of Arts is a high academic degree offered at many universities in Europe and the United States.A Master of Arts, Magister Artium, or Magister in Artibus may also refer to:...
studies, he worked as the Senior Physical Planner for the Western Uganda
Western Region, Uganda
Western Region is a region of Uganda. It is divided into the following districts:...
, in the Ministry of Lands, Housing & Urban Development, from 1986 until 1987. He then returned to Makerere University and served as a Lecturer
Lecturer
Lecturer is an academic rank. In the United Kingdom, lecturer is a position at a university or similar institution, often held by academics in their early career stages, who lead research groups and supervise research students, as well as teach...
, in the Faculty of Social Sciences
Social sciences
Social science is the field of study concerned with society. "Social science" is commonly used as an umbrella term to refer to a plurality of fields outside of the natural sciences usually exclusive of the administrative or managerial sciences...
, from 1987 until 1988. From 1989 until 1993, he served as the Senior Physical Planner in the Ministry of Lands, Housing & Urban Development, responsible for Urban and Rural Development. From 1993 until 1995, he served as the Acting Deputy Commissioner, Department of Physical Planning in the Lands Ministry. From 1995 until 1996, he served as the Acting Commissioner, in the same ministry.
In 1996, he entered politics, and was elected to the Ugandan Parliament. He has been re-elected in every election, since. He was appointed Minister of State for Housing
Public housing
Public housing is a form of housing tenure in which the property is owned by a government authority, which may be central or local. Social housing is an umbrella term referring to rental housing which may be owned and managed by the state, by non-profit organizations, or by a combination of the...
in 1998. He served in that capacity until 1999 when he was appointed Minister of State for Trade
Trade
Trade is the transfer of ownership of goods and services from one person or entity to another. Trade is sometimes loosely called commerce or financial transaction or barter. A network that allows trade is called a market. The original form of trade was barter, the direct exchange of goods and...
. In a cabinet reshuffle in 2005, he was appointed Minister of State for Energy
Energy
In physics, energy is an indirectly observed quantity. It is often understood as the ability a physical system has to do work on other physical systems...
. In June 2006, he was appointed Minister of State for Housing, holding that position until he was dropped from the cabinet in May 2011.
Personal information
Werikhe Kafabusa is married. He belongs to the National Resistance MovementNational 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. He is reported to enjoy African music, reading literature
Literature
Literature is the art of written works, and is not bound to published sources...
, physical planning and playing soccer.