Abraham Byandala
Abraham Byandala | |
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| Born | 14 January 1950 |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Citizenship | Uganda |
| Education | Makerere University (Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering) Strathclyde University (Master of Science in Civil Engineering) |
| Occupation(s) | Engineer and politician |
| Years active | 1971–present |
Abraham James Byandala is a Ugandan engineer and politician. He is the former Minister for Works and Transportation in the Ugandan Cabinet. He was appointed to that position on 27 May 2011.[1] He replaced John Nasasira, who was appointed Government Chief Whip.[2] Byandala also serves as the elected Member of Parliament for Katikamu County North, in Luweero District.
Background
[edit]He was born in Luweero District on 14 January 1950.
Education
[edit]Abraham Byandala holds the degree of Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSc.Civ.Eng.), obtained from Makerere University, the oldest and largest public university in Uganda. His degree of Master of Science in Civil Engineering (MSc.Civ.Eng.), was obtained from the University of Strathclyde, in Glasgow, Scotland.[3]
Work history
[edit]His work history spans over 40 years in Uganda's road transport. Prior to his appointment as Minister of Transport and Works, he served as the Kampala City Engineer and Surveyor. At one time he served as the chairman of the government's Committee on Physical Infrastructure.[4] He is the elected Member of Parliament, representing Katikamu County North, Luweero District.[5]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Mukasa, Henry (28 May 2011). "Museveni Names New Cabinet". New Vision (Kampala). Archived from the original on 11 December 2014. Retrieved 1 September 2014.
- ^ "Comprehensive List of New Cabinet Appointments And Dropped Ministers". New Vision (Kampala) via Facebook.Com. 27 May 2011. Retrieved 1 September 2014.
- ^ "Parliament of Uganda: Profile of Engineer Byandala Abraham James, MP for Katikamu County North, Luweero District". Parliament of Uganda. 2011. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 1 September 2014.
- ^ "Minister Abraham Byandala: Transport And Works Minister Committed To Service Delivery". European Times. 2 October 2012. Retrieved 1 September 2014.
- ^ Nalumansi, Angela (15 August 2011). "Court Dismisses Election Petition Against Byandala". New Vision (Kampala). Archived from the original on 1 September 2014. Retrieved 1 September 2014.
External links
[edit]- 1950 births
- Living people
- Government ministers of Uganda
- Members of the 8th Parliament of Uganda
- Members of the 10th Parliament of Uganda
- Members of the 9th Parliament of Uganda
- Ugandan civil engineers
- Ganda people
- People from Luweero District
- Makerere University alumni
- National Resistance Movement politicians
- Alumni of the University of Strathclyde