MEMBERS OF THE 11TH PARLIAMENT OF UGANDA AS AT 20 JULY 2023
MEMBERS OF THE 11TH PARLIAMENT [557] AS AT 20 JULY 2023 NAME CONSTITUENCY DISTRICT/CITY PARTY EMAIL TELEPHONE 1. ABABIKU JESCA DISTRICT WOMAN REPRESENTATIVE ADJUMANI NRM jababiku@parliament.go.ug +256772315541 2. ABEJA SUSAN JOLLY DISTRICT WOMAN REPRESENTATIVE OTUKE INDP. sabeja@parliament.go.ug +256783...
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Pearl of Africa
The beauty, wildlife, diversity, and the friendly people of Uganda led Winston Churchill, Prime Minister of Great Britain, to refer to Uganda as ‘The Pearl of Africa’. Pearl of Africa Winston Churchill in his 1908 Book “My African Journey” called Uganda the Pearl of Africa because of its beauty, its n...
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Pearl of Africa
Winston Churchill in his 1908 Book “My African Journey” called Uganda the Pearl of Africa because of its beauty, its natural wonders and its welcoming people. Uganda is the Pearl of Africa because of the following reasons among others; Uganda is one of Africa’s friendliest, most secure and stable count...
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Shadow Cabinet of Uganda
Shadow Cabinet of Uganda Leader of the Opposition – Hon. Winfred Kiiza The Opposition Chief Whip – Hon. Ssemujju Ibrahim Nganda The Deputy Opposition Chief Whip – Hon. Mugume Ronald THE SHADOW CABINET...
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Population of Uganda
According to The 2014 National Population and Housing Census (Census) Uganda’s population has continued to increase rapidly over time. It increased from 9.5 million in 1969 to 24.2 million in 2002. Between 1991 and 2002 the population increased at an average annual growth rate of 3.2 percent. The provi...
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CABINET MINISTERS
President of Uganda/Commander in Chief of the UPDF – H.E. PRESIDENT YOWERI KAGUTA MUSEVENI Vice President of Uganda – H.E. EDWARD KIWANUKA SSEKANDI CABINET MINISTERS Prime Minister and Leader of Government Business RT. HON. RUHAKANA RUGUNDA First Deputy Prime Minister & Deputy Lead...
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Development partners with Uganda
Development partners with Uganda include; Department for International Development (DFID) African Development Bank Agency Française de Développement (AFD) Canadian International Development Agency Comic Relief (UK) DEG/KfW Bankengruppe European Investment Bank Ford Foundation Government of Uganda World...
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List of members of the Tenth Parliament of Uganda
Members of the 10th Parliament of Uganda Name Party Constituency District Michael Ayepa NRM Labwor County Abim District Janet Akech Okorimoe NRM Women’s Representative Abim District Mark Dulu Angel NRM Adjumani East County Adjumani District Moses Ali NRM Adjumani West County Adjumani District Jess...
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Eco Tourism sites in Uganda
Uganda Eco tourism sites have been established with the aim of protecting the wildlife in those areas including endangered species and preserving important areas for purpose of tourism. The following are the main Eco tourism centres and facilities in Uganda Busingiro Eco-Tourism Site Entebbe Botanical G...
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Historical sites in Uganda
Uganda has a number of paleontological (fossils), archeological, historical, traditional and colonial sites and monuments. These include the following Paleontological (fossil) sites Karamoja and Mt Elgon regions contain fossil sites which have made Uganda one e cradle of humankind is traced. This specim...
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Cultures of Uganda
The culture of Uganda is made up of a diverse range of ethnic groups with over 40 African ethnic groups, a small number of Europeans, Asians and Arabian people. About two thirds of the population is Christian (evenly divided between Protestants and Roman Catholics), the other third are Muslims and follo...
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International Trade Agreements with Uganda
These agreements include; Customs Union U.S. signed Trade and Investment Framework Agreements (TIFA) 2001 Free Trade Agreement, 06/03/1991 UK Trade (Goods Only) agreement with Uganda 2004 China signed six agreements with Uganda on June 23 June 2006 Trade agreement between the government of India and the...
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Bunyoro, The Oldest Kingdom
The kingdom has enjoyed a rich history spanning over 1000 years. Read more…
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Uganda’s Low Urbanisation Rate
Uganda is among the countries with the lowest urbanization rate. Read more…
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Number One Tourist Destination
Uganda was voted as number one tourist destination by Lonely Planet. Read more…
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Uganda Offers Potential for Fish Farming
Approximately 18% of Uganda’s land surface is covered by water. Read more…
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Investment opportunities
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Economy
Gross Domestic Product 2012 GDP (purchasing power parity): $ 50.59 billion (2012 est.) GDP real growth rate: 4.2% GDP per capita (PPP): $1400 GDP composition by sector Agriculture: 23.9% Industry: 26.1% Services: 49.9% Inflation: 7.3% in August 2013 Currency: Uganda Shillings (UGX) Bu...
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Key Exports of Uganda
Key export products of Uganda include; Mineral exports Tungsten Wolfram ores Tantalite Vermiculite Gold Cobalt Nickel Agricultural exports Coffee (22 percent of total exports) Tea Cotton Tobacco Fruits Vegetables Spices cereals and pulses Animals and animal products Live animals Honey and beeswax Fish C...
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Trading Partners of Uganda
Trading Partners for Exports of $1,912,069,711 for 2012 Trading Partners for Imports of for 2012 http://atlas.media.mit.edu/country/uga/
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Investment Guarantees
Security of Investment The indicators of security in Uganda include: 1. Guaranteed under the Constitution and the Investment Code Act Cap 92 Laws of Uganda 2000 edition. 2. Uganda is a signatory to major international investment related institutions such as: • Multi lateral Investment Guarantee Agency (...
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Uganda Investment Authority
Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) is a semi-autonomous one stop centre government agency set up to promote and facilitate both local and foreign investment in Uganda. UIA staff are available to provide information about the investment climate in Uganda including the investment opportunities and also to...
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Membership of International organisations
Uganda is a member of the following international organisations: United Nations (UN) African Union (AU) The East African Community (EAC) The Commonwealth World Trade Organisation (WTO) African, Caribbean, and Pacific Group of States (ACP) Afrrican Development Bank (AfDB) Common Market for Eastern and So...
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Membership of International organisations
Uganda has establishment good relationships with a number of countries in the processing of addressing the global economic, political, social challenges and protecting its interests. The country obtains financial and economic assistance in terms of loans and grants from other governments and internation...
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Geography and Climate
The Republic of Uganda is located in the heart of Africa, astride the Equator, between latitudes 4 degrees North and 1 degree South and longitudes 30 degrees East and 35 degrees East. The total area of the country is about 236,040 square kilometres including 36,330 square kilometres of inland water.The...
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