Global InformationBalaam Barugahara information
Dr Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi | |
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| State minister for gender, labour and social development | |
Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 21 March 2024 | |
| President | Yoweri Museveni |
| Preceded by | Sarah Mateke Nyirabashitsi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 28 July 1979 Mbarara Hospital, Mbarara, Uganda |
| Citizenship | Uganda |
| Political party | National Resistance Movement |
| Alma mater |
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| Occupation | Politician, Investor, Events Promoter |
| Known for | Politics State minister for gender, labour and social development |
Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi[1][2] commonly known as Balaam[3][4] (born 28 July 1979) is a Ugandan Politician,[5] business man, music and events promoter.[6][7][8] He is the state minister for gender, labour, and social development in charge of children and youth affairs appointed by the President Yoweri Museveni.[9][10]
Balaam is also the CEO of Balaam group of companies, a conglomerate operating in Uganda and South Sudan[11][12][13] and his investments are mainly in the areas of entertainments, broadcasting, real estate, manufacturing, hotels, and resorts.[14][15][16][17]
- ^ "Balaam Graduates With a Doctorate in Humanities". www.howwe.ug. 22 February 2023. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
- ^ Eye, The Cavendish (22 February 2023). "CUU Alumnus Awarded Honorary Doctorate for Impacting Lives". Cavendish University Uganda. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
- ^ Jjingo, Ernest (13 January 2023). "Balaam on what it takes to organise a show". The Observer - Uganda. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
- ^ Mabz, Chris (18 November 2019). "Helpless Music Promoter Balaam Reveals Why He Decided To Invest Over 20 Million US Dollars In South Sudan As He Closes In On Losing All His Properties To Greedy Citizens". Galaxy FM 100.2. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
- ^ Asingwire, Mzee (22 March 2024). "Who is Balaam Barugahara, the new minister for children and youth affairs". Pulse Uganda. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
- ^ "Balaam Barugahara Elected President Of Promoters Federation". ChimpReports. 9 August 2023. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
- ^ "Events promoter Balaam gets PhD in theology from US college – Kampala Sun". 18 November 2023. Archived from the original on 19 November 2023. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
- ^ Kyama, Eric (3 April 2023). "Balaam commissions maiden MK movement chapter in London". Pulse Uganda. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
- ^ "Events promoter Balaam Barugahara appointed Minister". NTV Uganda. 22 March 2024. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
- ^ "Cabinet reshuffle: Kitutu, Ssempijja dropped as Barugahara, Mbadi appointed". New Vision. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
- ^ Joseph, Lukwago (19 November 2019). "Full Details: How Balaam is set to lose shs18 Billion property to South Sudanese General". Ugandanz News Website. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
- ^ BATTE, BAKER (20 November 2019). "How Sudanese generals grab Ugandan businesses". The Observer - Uganda. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
- ^ "FROM SWEET BANANAS VENDOR TO BILLIONAIRE CONCERT PROMOTER - BALAAM BARUGAHARE". ELIX NEWS. Archived from the original on 19 November 2023. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
- ^ "Youth laud NRM for developing Bunyoro sub-region". New Vision. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
- ^ Mugisha, Crispus (18 September 2022). "Uganda would be out of poverty if all youth copied Balaam- Museveni". Nile Post. Retrieved 12 October 2022.
- ^ "Businessman Promoter Balaam Barugahara Reportedly Opens Up New Radio Station". blizz.co.ug. Retrieved 12 October 2022.
- ^ Joseph, Lukwago (19 November 2019). "Full Details: How Balaam is set to lose shs18 Billion property to South Sudanese General » Ugandanz News". Ugandanz News. Retrieved 12 October 2022.