Global InformationJohn Chrysestom Muyingo information
John Chrysestom Muyingo | |
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| Born | 22 February 1960 Kakoola, Luweero District, Uganda |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Citizenship | Uganda |
| Alma mater | Makerere University (BSc), (Dip.Ed), (MA), (PhD) |
| Occupation(s) | Educator, Academic & Politician |
| Years active | 1986 — present |
| Known for | Education, Politics |
John Chrysestom Muyingo is a Ugandan educator and politician. He is the State Minister for Higher Education in the Ugandan Cabinet. He was appointed to that position on 6 June 2016.[1] He previously served as the State Minister for Primary Education from 1 March 2015 until 5 June 2016.[2] Before that, from 27 May 2011 until 1 March 2015, he served as the State Minister for Higher Education, having replaced Mwesigwa Rukutana in May 2011.[3] Muyingo was also the elected Member of Parliament for Bamunanika County, Luweero District.[4] In the 2021 general elections he lost the seat to his former campaign manager and personal assistant, Robert Ssekitoleko who run on the National Unity Platform party ticket.[5]
- ^ Uganda State House (6 June 2016). "Uganda's New Cabinet As At 6 June 2016". Scribd.com. Retrieved 6 June 2016.
- ^ Uganda State House (1 March 2015). "Full Cabinet List As At 1 March 2015" (PDF). Daily Monitor (Kampala). Archived from the original (PDF) on 9 July 2017. Retrieved 1 April 2015.
- ^ Uganda State House (27 May 2011). "Comprehensive List of New Cabinet Appointments & Dropped Ministers". Facebook.com. Retrieved 15 February 2015.
- ^ POU (2011). "Profile of Muyingo John Chrysestom, Member of Parliament for Bamunanika County, Luweero District". Parliament of Uganda (POU). Retrieved 15 February 2015.
- ^ Independent, The (2021-01-19). "Muyingo voted out for being silent on issues affecting electorate - Leaders". The Independent Uganda. Retrieved 2022-08-05.