Lukia Isanga Nakadama
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Lukia Isanga Nakadama, sometimes written Rukia Isanga Nakadama, is a Uganda
n businesswoman, educator and politician
. She is the current State Minister for Gender and Culture
in the Ugandan Cabinet
. She was appointed to that position in 2006. In the cabinet reshuffle of 16 February 2009, and that of 27 May 2011, she retained his cabinet post. She is also the elected Member of Parliament (MP) for Mayuge District Women's Representative
. She has been continuously re-elected to that position since 2001.
, the 6th born of her mothers 12 children. Her father had two other wives.
in northeastern Kampala
, the capital city of Uganda
. Isanga Nakadama obtained a Certificate in Teaching, prior to 1999, from the Institute of Teacher Education Kyambogo (ITEK), which is now part of Kyambogo University
. She also holds a Diploma in Customs Clearing & Forwarding, which she obtained in 2000. Her Diploma in Education was obtained in 2004. He graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Arts
in Public Administration
from the Islamic University in Uganda
(IUIU).
at the Hassantourabi Education Centre in Mayuge District
. She was first elected to Parliament in 2001, as the Woman Representative for her home district of Mayuge
. In 2006, she was re-elected to continue representing the same constituency. She was appointed to her present cabinet post in 2006.
political party.
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 businesswoman, educator and 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 Gender and Culture
Gender
Gender is a range of characteristics used to distinguish between males and females, particularly in the cases of men and women and the masculine and feminine attributes assigned to them. Depending on the context, the discriminating characteristics vary from sex to social role to gender identity...
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 in 2006. In the cabinet reshuffle of 16 February 2009, and that of 27 May 2011, she retained his cabinet post. She is also the elected Member of Parliament (MP) for Mayuge District Women's Representative
Mayuge District
Mayuge District is a district in Eastern Uganda. Like many other Ugandan districts, it is named after its 'chief town', Mayuge, where the district headquarters are located.-Location:...
. She has been continuously re-elected to that position since 2001.
Background
She was born on 2 February 1970. She was raised in a polygamous familyPolygamy
Polygamy is a marriage which includes more than two partners...
, the 6th born of her mothers 12 children. Her father had two other wives.
Education
She attended Nabisunsa Girls School, a public middle and high school, located in Nakawa DivisionNakawa Division
Nakawa Division is one of the divisions that makes up the city of Kampala, Uganda. The division takes its name from Nakawa, where the division headquarters are located.-Location:...
in northeastern 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...
, the capital city of 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...
. Isanga Nakadama obtained a Certificate in Teaching, prior to 1999, from the Institute of Teacher Education Kyambogo (ITEK), which is now part of Kyambogo University
Kyambogo University
Kyambogo University , is a public university in Uganda. It was established in 2001 as the third public university in Uganda.-Location:...
. She also holds a Diploma in Customs Clearing & Forwarding, which she obtained in 2000. Her Diploma in Education was obtained in 2004. He graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
in Public Administration
Public administration
Public Administration houses the implementation of government policy and an academic discipline that studies this implementation and that prepares civil servants for this work. As a "field of inquiry with a diverse scope" its "fundamental goal.....
from the Islamic University in Uganda
Islamic University in Uganda
The Islamic University in Uganda is a multi-campus university for advanced study at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The main campus of the university is located in Mbale, Uganda, about northeast of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city.-History:The idea to start IUIU was conceived at...
(IUIU).
Work experience
Prior to 2001, she worked as a private businesswoman and as a teacherTeacher
A teacher or schoolteacher is a person who provides education for pupils and students . The role of teacher is often formal and ongoing, carried out at a school or other place of formal education. In many countries, a person who wishes to become a teacher must first obtain specified professional...
at the Hassantourabi Education Centre in Mayuge District
Mayuge District
Mayuge District is a district in Eastern Uganda. Like many other Ugandan districts, it is named after its 'chief town', Mayuge, where the district headquarters are located.-Location:...
. She was first elected to Parliament in 2001, as the Woman Representative for her home district of Mayuge
Mayuge District
Mayuge District is a district in Eastern Uganda. Like many other Ugandan districts, it is named after its 'chief town', Mayuge, where the district headquarters are located.-Location:...
. In 2006, she was re-elected to continue representing the same constituency. She was appointed to her present cabinet post in 2006.
Personal details
Lukia Nakadama is of the Islamic Faith. She is married to Hajji Daudi Isanga. She belongs to the National Resistance MovementNational Resistance Movement
The National Resistance Movement , commonly referred to as the Movement, is a political organization in Uganda.Until a referendum in 2005, Uganda held elections on a non-party basis. The NRM dominates parliament, however, and is expected to continue to do so. The presidential elections of 12 March...
political party.