Barbara Oundo Nekesa
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Barbara Oundo Nekesa is a Uganda
n politician
. She is the current State Minister for Karamoja Affairs in the Ugandan Cabinet
. She was appointed to that position on 27 May 2011. She replaced Janet Museveni
, who was appointed Minister for Karamoja Affairs
. Barbara Oundo Nekesa is also the elected Member of Parliament for Busia District Women's Representative.
Uganda
Uganda , officially the Republic of Uganda, is a landlocked country in East Africa. Uganda is also known as the "Pearl of Africa". It is bordered on the east by Kenya, on the north by South Sudan, on the west by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, on the southwest by Rwanda, and on the south by...
n politician
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
. She is the current State Minister for Karamoja Affairs in the Ugandan Cabinet
Cabinet of Uganda
According to the Constitution of Uganda, "there shall be a Cabinet which shall consist of the President, the Vice President and such number of Ministers as may appear to the President to be reasonably necessary for the efficient running of the State."...
. She was appointed to that position on 27 May 2011. She replaced Janet Museveni
Janet Museveni
Janet Kataaha Museveni is the First Lady of Uganda since May 1986. She is married to Yoweri Museveni, with whom she has four children.. She is the current Minister for Karamoja Affairs in Uganda's Cabinet She was appointed to that position on 27 May 2011...
, who was appointed Minister for Karamoja Affairs
Karamoja
Karamoja sub-region, commonly known as Karamoja, is a region in Northern Uganda.-Location:The subregion, is located in northeastern Uganda and comprises the following seven districts:* Abim District* Amudat District* Kaabong District...
. Barbara Oundo Nekesa is also the elected Member of Parliament for Busia District Women's Representative.