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Kassiano Wadri | |
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| Born | Kassiano Wadri 29 September 1957 Arua, Uganda |
| Residence(s) | Kampala, Uganda |
| Alma mater | Uganda Martyrs University (Associate degree in Democracy and Social Development) Makerere University (Bachelor of Social Work and Social Administration) (Master of Arts in Social Sector Planning and Management) |
| Occupation | Social worker and politician |
| Known for | Social work, politics |
Kassiano Ezati Wadri (born 29 September 1957) is a Ugandan social worker and politician. He is the incumbent independent Member of Parliament, representing Arua Municipality in the 10th Parliament (2016 to 2021), effective 29 August 2018.[1] The seat fell vacant when Ibrahim Abiriga of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), was assassinated in June 2018.[2]
Wadri previously represented Terego County, Arua District in the 7th Parliament (2001–2006), 8th Parliament (2006–2011) and 9th Parliament (2011–2016), as a member of the opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) political party. During those tours of duty, Wadri served as the opposition chief whip, the chairperson of the Committee on Government Assurances and as a member of the Committee on Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries and of the Business Committee.[3][4]
- ^ Parliament of Uganda (29 August 2018). "Kassiano Wadri sworn-in as Arua Municipality MP". Kampala: Parliament of Uganda. Retrieved 20 December 2018.
- ^ Harry Misiko, and Daily Monitor Reporter (16 August 2018). "Blow to Yoweri Museveni as NRM loses seat to Kassiano Wadri". Daily Nation. Nairobi. Retrieved 20 December 2018.
- ^ Vision Reporter (27 June 2006). "Kassiano Names Committee Chiefs". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 20 December 2018.
- ^ Kigozi, Curthbert (16 August 2018). "Profile: What you need to know about new Arua MP Kassiano Wadri" (Archived from the original). Kampala: Watchdog Uganda. Retrieved 20 December 2018.[dead link]