John Chrysostom Muyingo
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John Chrysostom Muyingo is a Uganda
n educator and politician
. He is the current State Minister for Higher Education
in the Ugandan Cabinet
. He was appointed to that position on 27 May 2011. He replaced Mwesigwa Rukutana
, who was appointed State Minister for Youth, Labor, Employment and Industrial Relations. John Chrysostom Muyingo is also the elected Member of Parliament for "Bamunanika County", Luweero District.
and Victoria Nakiwala, of Naakulabye
, Lubaga Division
, in Kampala
, Uganda's capital and lagest city.
, before joining Makerere University
, in 1983. He graduated in 1986 with the degree of Bachelor of Science
(BSc
) with a Diploma in Education
(Dip.Ed
). He also holds the degree of of Masters in Educational Management (M.Ed.Mgnt
), from Makerere University, obtained in 1996. Muyingo also obtained the degree of Doctor of Philosophy
(PhD
), also from Makerere University. The dissertation for his doctorate focused on the financing of university education in Uganda
.
and Mathematics
. He later taught at St. Joseph’s School Nsambya where he became Director of Studies. He was then transferred to St. Joseph Secondary School Naggalama, in Naggalama, Mukono District
.
At Naggalama he became Headmaster, when the school was still O-Level only (S1 - S4). He started a boarding section for boys at Naggalama Hill, despite initial reservations by the school board. He then started an A-Level section at the school (S5 - S6). From Naggalama, he was transferred, in 1992, to Uganda Martyrs Secondary School Namugongo, located adjacent to the Uganda Martyrs Shine at Namugongo
.
When he arrived at Namugongo, his first challenge was to upgrade and improve the school, then in a sorry state. The teachers would go home on Friday and return on Monday, leaving students on their own over the weekend. The infrastructure was poor, the classes inadequate, and there was no serious science lab. Male teachers were fratenising with female students. The school's Board of Governors
had little interest in the school.
Gradually, the new headmaster’s efforts paid off. The year before he joined, the school had registered five (5) first grades at O-level. In 1992, the number rose to 32, then 58 in 1993, 64 in 1994 and 90 in 1995. Henceforth, the numbers steadily rose with some years registering a 100% percent pass rate.
Member of Parliament for that constituency. He was appointed State Minister for Higher Education
on 27 May 2011.
, Mukono District
. The Muyingo family has majority shareholding in Seeta High School.
Away from school administration matters, Muyingo is popularly referred to as ‘Musajja wa Kabaka’ (Kabaka’s right-hand man). In the past, he served in the Buganda Government
, as Minister of Education
and was twice voted the best performing minister. His real name is Miyingo, but it was wrongly registered as Muyingo back in his early school days. Miyingo means a log used to lock an entrance to a kraal.
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 educator and politician
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
. He is the current State Minister for Higher Education
Education
Education in its broadest, general sense is the means through which the aims and habits of a group of people lives on from one generation to the next. Generally, it occurs through any experience that has a formative effect on the way one thinks, feels, or acts...
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."...
. He was appointed to that position on 27 May 2011. He replaced Mwesigwa Rukutana
Mwesigwa Rukutana
Mwesigwa Rukutana, is a Uganda lawyer and politician. He is the current State Minister for Labor in the Ugandan Cabinet. He was appointed to this position on 27 May 2011. He replaced Emmanuel Otala, who was dropped from the Cabinet. Prior to that, he served as the State Minister for Higher...
, who was appointed State Minister for Youth, Labor, Employment and Industrial Relations. John Chrysostom Muyingo is also the elected Member of Parliament for "Bamunanika County", Luweero District.
Background
Muyingo was born on 22 February 1960, to the late John Chrysostom Ssekidde of Kakoola Village, Bamunanika County, Luwero DistrictLuwero District
Luweero District is a district in Central Uganda. Like many other Ugandan districts, it is named after its main municipal centre, Luweero. The correct phonetic spelling is with two "e"s. However, literature exists where it is spelled with one "e"...
and Victoria Nakiwala, of Naakulabye
Naakulabye
Naakulabye is a neighborhood within the city of Kampala, the capital of Uganda and its largest metropolitan area.-Location:Naakulabye is located in Lubaga Division, in northwestern Kampala...
, Lubaga Division
Lubaga Division
Lubaga Division is one of the divisions that makes up the city of Kampala, Uganda. The division takes its name from Lubaga, where the division headquarters are located...
, in Kampala
Kampala
Kampala is the largest city and capital of Uganda. The city is divided into five boroughs that oversee local planning: Kampala Central Division, Kawempe Division, Makindye Division, Nakawa Division and Lubaga Division. The city is coterminous with Kampala District.-History: of Buganda, had chosen...
, Uganda's capital and lagest city.
Education
He attended Mulajje Primary School, Kisubi Seminary and Makerere College SchoolMakerere College School
Makerere College School is a mixed, middle and high school in Uganda. It is predominantly a day-school, but it does have limited boarding facilities.-Location:...
, before joining Makerere University
Makerere University
Makerere University , Uganda's largest and second-oldest higher institution of learning, , was first established as a technical school in 1922. In 1963 it became the University of East Africa, offering courses leading to general degrees from the University of London...
, in 1983. He graduated in 1986 with the degree of Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
A Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for completed courses that generally last three to five years .-Australia:In Australia, the BSc is a 3 year degree, offered from 1st year on...
(BSc
BSC
BSC is a three-letter abbreviation that may refer to:Science and technology* Bachelor of Science , an undergraduate degree* Base Station Controller, part of a mobile phone network; see: Base Station subsystem...
) with a Diploma in Education
Education
Education in its broadest, general sense is the means through which the aims and habits of a group of people lives on from one generation to the next. Generally, it occurs through any experience that has a formative effect on the way one thinks, feels, or acts...
(Dip.Ed
Education
Education in its broadest, general sense is the means through which the aims and habits of a group of people lives on from one generation to the next. Generally, it occurs through any experience that has a formative effect on the way one thinks, feels, or acts...
). He also holds the degree of of Masters in Educational Management (M.Ed.Mgnt
Education
Education in its broadest, general sense is the means through which the aims and habits of a group of people lives on from one generation to the next. Generally, it occurs through any experience that has a formative effect on the way one thinks, feels, or acts...
), from Makerere University, obtained in 1996. Muyingo also obtained the degree of Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy, abbreviated as Ph.D., PhD, D.Phil., or DPhil , in English-speaking countries, is a postgraduate academic degree awarded by universities...
(PhD
PHD
PHD may refer to:*Ph.D., a doctorate of philosophy*Ph.D. , a 1980s British group*PHD finger, a protein sequence*PHD Mountain Software, an outdoor clothing and equipment company*PhD Docbook renderer, an XML renderer...
), also from Makerere University. The dissertation for his doctorate focused on the financing of university education in Uganda
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...
.
Work History
John Chrysotom Muyingo started his teaching career at Ndejje Secondary School, where he taught ChemistryChemistry
Chemistry is the science of matter, especially its chemical reactions, but also its composition, structure and properties. Chemistry is concerned with atoms and their interactions with other atoms, and particularly with the properties of chemical bonds....
and Mathematics
Mathematics
Mathematics is the study of quantity, space, structure, and change. Mathematicians seek out patterns and formulate new conjectures. Mathematicians resolve the truth or falsity of conjectures by mathematical proofs, which are arguments sufficient to convince other mathematicians of their validity...
. He later taught at St. Joseph’s School Nsambya where he became Director of Studies. He was then transferred to St. Joseph Secondary School Naggalama, in Naggalama, Mukono District
Mukono District
Mukono District is a district in Central Uganda. Like most other Ugandan districts, it is named after its 'chief town' - Mukono.-Location:Mukono District is bordered by Kayunga District to the north, Buikwe District to the east, the Republic of Tanzania to the south, Kalangala District to the...
.
At Naggalama he became Headmaster, when the school was still O-Level only (S1 - S4). He started a boarding section for boys at Naggalama Hill, despite initial reservations by the school board. He then started an A-Level section at the school (S5 - S6). From Naggalama, he was transferred, in 1992, to Uganda Martyrs Secondary School Namugongo, located adjacent to the Uganda Martyrs Shine at Namugongo
Namugongo
-Location:Namugongo is located in Kira Municipality, Wakiso District, Central Uganda, approximately northeast of Uganda's capital Kampala. The coordinates of the township are: 00 23 07N; 32 39 05E-Uganda Martyrs:...
.
When he arrived at Namugongo, his first challenge was to upgrade and improve the school, then in a sorry state. The teachers would go home on Friday and return on Monday, leaving students on their own over the weekend. The infrastructure was poor, the classes inadequate, and there was no serious science lab. Male teachers were fratenising with female students. The school's Board of Governors
Board of governors
Board of governors is a term sometimes applied to the board of directors of a public entity or non-profit organization.Many public institutions, such as public universities, are government-owned corporations. The British Broadcasting Corporation was managed by a board of governors, though this role...
had little interest in the school.
Gradually, the new headmaster’s efforts paid off. The year before he joined, the school had registered five (5) first grades at O-level. In 1992, the number rose to 32, then 58 in 1993, 64 in 1994 and 90 in 1995. Henceforth, the numbers steadily rose with some years registering a 100% percent pass rate.
Political career
In 2011, Dr. Muyingo entered active politics by contesting for the parliamentary seat of Bamunanika County in Luweero District, as an Independent. He won that seat and is the incumbentIncumbent
The incumbent, in politics, is the existing holder of a political office. This term is usually used in reference to elections, in which races can often be defined as being between an incumbent and non-incumbent. For example, in the 2004 United States presidential election, George W...
Member of Parliament for that constituency. He was appointed State Minister for Higher Education
Education
Education in its broadest, general sense is the means through which the aims and habits of a group of people lives on from one generation to the next. Generally, it occurs through any experience that has a formative effect on the way one thinks, feels, or acts...
on 27 May 2011.
Personal details
While at Uganda Martyrs Secondary School Namugongo, Muyingo met Rosemary Namayanja, whom he married in 1992. They have six (6) children. She is the Headmistress at Seeta High School, in SeetaSeeta, Uganda
-Location:Seeta is situated on the main highway between Kampala and Jinja, on the Kampala-Jinja Highway. It is located approximately , by road, east of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city. This location is in Mukono District, Central Uganda...
, Mukono District
Mukono District
Mukono District is a district in Central Uganda. Like most other Ugandan districts, it is named after its 'chief town' - Mukono.-Location:Mukono District is bordered by Kayunga District to the north, Buikwe District to the east, the Republic of Tanzania to the south, Kalangala District to the...
. The Muyingo family has majority shareholding in Seeta High School.
Away from school administration matters, Muyingo is popularly referred to as ‘Musajja wa Kabaka’ (Kabaka’s right-hand man). In the past, he served in the Buganda Government
Buganda
Buganda is a subnational kingdom within Uganda. The kingdom of the Ganda people, Buganda is the largest of the traditional kingdoms in present-day Uganda, comprising all of Uganda's Central Region, including the Ugandan capital Kampala, with the exception of the disputed eastern Kayunga District...
, as Minister of Education
Education
Education in its broadest, general sense is the means through which the aims and habits of a group of people lives on from one generation to the next. Generally, it occurs through any experience that has a formative effect on the way one thinks, feels, or acts...
and was twice voted the best performing minister. His real name is Miyingo, but it was wrongly registered as Muyingo back in his early school days. Miyingo means a log used to lock an entrance to a kraal.