Musa Ecweru
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Musa Francis Ecweru is a Uganda
n accountant
and politician
. He is the current State Minister for Relief and Disaster Preparedness in the Ugandan Cabinet
. He was appointed to this position on 01 June 2006. In the cabinet reshuffle of 16 February 2009, and that of 27 May 2011, he retained his cabinet post. He is also the elected Member of Parliament (MP), representing "Amuria County", Amuria District
. He was first elected to that position in 2006.
(1971) for his primary studies and to Teso College Aloet (1980) for his secondary education. After his secondary education, he joined Bukalasa Agricultural College to study about cooperatives but he could not complete his studies due to the insurgency that erupted at Luwero Triangle
. He then moved on to stay at the home of Colonel William Omaria Lo Arapai, a prominent Teso
politician during Milton Obote
's regime. Colonel Omaria sent him to study accounting at Nkumba College (now Nkumba University
) hoping that one day, he could go back to Teso
and become a prominent businessman. Ecweru did very well at Nkumba College and graduated with a higher diploma in accountancy. Musa Ecweru holds the degree of Bachelor of Arts
in Democracy
& Development Studies
from the Uganda Martyrs University
in Nkozi
, Mpigi District
. He also holds a Diploma in Accountancy
from Nkumba University
, Entebbe
, Wakiso District
and a Certificate in Human Resource Management
from Uganda Martyrs University.
. Between 1992 and 1993, he served as the Local Defence Commander (LDU) , Teso Region
. Between 1993 and 1994, he served as the Deputy Resident Commissioner (DRDC) in Soroti District
. He was transferred to Lira District
in 1994, as the Deputy Resident Commissioner, serving in that capacity until 1998.
In 1998 he was promoted to Resident District Commissioner (RDC) and transferred to Nebbi District
, serving there until 2000. He was transferred to Gulu District
as RDC IN 2000, serving there until 2002. He also served as RDC for Kasese District
, from 2002 until 2004 and for Soroti District
between 2004 and 2006. Since 2003, he has served as Chief of the Arrow Auxiliary Force, a volunteer force that protected civilians from the ravages of the Lords Resistance Army.
In 2006, he successfully contested for the parliamentary seat of "Amuria County" in Amuria District
. He was re-elected in March 2011, as is the incumbent
MP.
political party. He lists as one of his occupations, as Accountant
.
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 accountant
Accountant
An accountant is a practitioner of accountancy or accounting , which is the measurement, disclosure or provision of assurance about financial information that helps managers, investors, tax authorities and others make decisions about allocating resources.The Big Four auditors are the largest...
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 Relief and Disaster Preparedness 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 this position on 01 June 2006. In the cabinet reshuffle of 16 February 2009, and that of 27 May 2011, he retained his cabinet post. He is also the elected Member of Parliament (MP), representing "Amuria County", Amuria District
Amuria District
Amuria District is a district in Eastern Uganda. It is named after its 'chief town', Amuria, the location of the district headquarters.-Location:...
. He was first elected to that position in 2006.
Early life and Education
Musa Ecweru is third born of the ten children of mzee William Ecweru. He went to Angole/Wera Primary SchoolAngole/Wera primary school
Angole/Wera Primary School was among the first primary schools of Amuria district, Uganda. It is located seventeen miles from Soroti town on the Soroti–Moroto road. Many prominent politicians including Musa Ecweru and Onapito Ekomoloit went through Angole/Wera primary school. The school...
(1971) for his primary studies and to Teso College Aloet (1980) for his secondary education. After his secondary education, he joined Bukalasa Agricultural College to study about cooperatives but he could not complete his studies due to the insurgency that erupted at Luwero Triangle
Luwero triangle
The Luweero triangle, sometimes spelled Luwero Triangle, is an area of Uganda to the north of the capital Kampala, where Yoweri Museveni started the guerrilla war in 1981, that propelled him and his National Resistance Movement into power in 1986....
. He then moved on to stay at the home of Colonel William Omaria Lo Arapai, a prominent Teso
Teso
Teso or TESO may refer to:In places:* Têso, a Portuguese hamlet* Teso District, Kenya, an administrative district in the Western Province of KenyaTeso District* Teso District, Uganda, a district in Uganda now known as Teso sub-regionIn language:...
politician during Milton Obote
Milton Obote
Apolo Milton Obote , Prime Minister of Uganda from 1962 to 1966 and President of Uganda from 1966 to 1971, then again from 1980 to 1985. He was a Ugandan political leader who led Uganda towards independence from the British colonial administration in 1962.He was overthrown by Idi Amin in 1971, but...
's regime. Colonel Omaria sent him to study accounting at Nkumba College (now Nkumba University
Nkumba University
Nkumba University is a private university in Entebbe, Uganda. It was established in 1994 as part of a group of schools and colleges which originally grew from a kindergarten set up in 1951...
) hoping that one day, he could go back to Teso
Teso
Teso or TESO may refer to:In places:* Têso, a Portuguese hamlet* Teso District, Kenya, an administrative district in the Western Province of KenyaTeso District* Teso District, Uganda, a district in Uganda now known as Teso sub-regionIn language:...
and become a prominent businessman. Ecweru did very well at Nkumba College and graduated with a higher diploma in accountancy. Musa Ecweru holds 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 Democracy
Democracy
Democracy is generally defined as a form of government in which all adult citizens have an equal say in the decisions that affect their lives. Ideally, this includes equal participation in the proposal, development and passage of legislation into law...
& Development Studies
Development studies
Development studies is a multidisciplinary branch of social science which addresses issues of concern to developing countries. It has historically placed a particular focus on issues related to social and economic development, and its relevance may therefore extend to communities and regions...
from the Uganda Martyrs University
Uganda Martyrs University
-Location:The main campus of UMU is in Nkozi, a small town, approximately , by road, west of Kampala, the capital and largest city in Uganda, on the Kampala-Masaka Highway...
in Nkozi
Nkozi
-Location:The town is situated along the Kampala-Masaka Highway, approximately , southwest of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city. This location is approximately , north of Lake Victoria, at the point where River Katonga, exits the lake to begin its journey west to Lake George...
, Mpigi District
Mpigi District
Mpigi District is a district in Central Uganda. Like other most other Ugandan districts, it is named after its 'chief town', Mpigi.-Location:...
. He also holds a Diploma in Accountancy
Accountancy
Accountancy is the process of communicating financial information about a business entity to users such as shareholders and managers. The communication is generally in the form of financial statements that show in money terms the economic resources under the control of management; the art lies in...
from Nkumba University
Nkumba University
Nkumba University is a private university in Entebbe, Uganda. It was established in 1994 as part of a group of schools and colleges which originally grew from a kindergarten set up in 1951...
, Entebbe
Entebbe
Entebbe is a major town in Central Uganda. Located on a Lake Victoria peninsula, the town was at one time, the seat of government for the Protectorate of Uganda, prior to Independence in 1962...
, Wakiso District
Wakiso District
Wakiso District is a district in Central Uganda that encircles Kampala, Uganda's capital city. The district is named after the town of Wakiso, where the district headquarters are located.-Location:...
and a Certificate in Human Resource Management
Human resource management
Human Resource Management is the management of an organization's employees. While human resource management is sometimes referred to as a "soft" management skill, effective practice within an organization requires a strategic focus to ensure that people resources can facilitate the achievement of...
from Uganda Martyrs University.
Career
From 1986 until 1992, he worked as an Accounts Clerk at Aracil Concrete Products, a Ugandan business in AmuriaAmuria
Amuria is a town in Eastern Uganda. It is the chief municipal, administrative and commercial center of Amuria District, in the Teso sub-region. The district is named after the town.-Location:...
. Between 1992 and 1993, he served as the Local Defence Commander (LDU) , Teso Region
Teso sub-region
Teso sub-region is a region in Uganda that consists of:* Amuria District* Bukedea District* Kaberamaido District* Katakwi District* Kumi District* Ngora District* Serere District* Soroti District...
. Between 1993 and 1994, he served as the Deputy Resident Commissioner (DRDC) in Soroti District
Soroti District
Soroti District is a district in Eastern Uganda. It is named after its chief municipal, administrative and commercial headquarters, Soroti, where the district headquarters are located.-Location:...
. He was transferred to Lira District
Lira District
Lira District is a district in Northern Uganda. Like many other Ugandan districts, it is named after its 'chief town', Lira.-Location:Lira District is bordered by Pader District to the north, Otuke District to the northeast, Alebtong District to the east, Dokolo District to the southeast, Apac...
in 1994, as the Deputy Resident Commissioner, serving in that capacity until 1998.
In 1998 he was promoted to Resident District Commissioner (RDC) and transferred to Nebbi District
Nebbi District
Nebbi District is a district in Northern Uganda. It is named after its main municipal, commercial and administrative centre, Nebbi, the location of the district headquarters.-Location:...
, serving there until 2000. He was transferred to Gulu District
Gulu District
Gulu District is a district in Northern Uganda. The district is named after its chief municipal, administrative and commercial center, the town of Gulu.-Location:...
as RDC IN 2000, serving there until 2002. He also served as RDC for Kasese District
Kasese District
Kasese District is a district in Western Uganda. Like most other Ugandan districts, it is named after its 'chief town', Kasese, where the district headquarters are located.-Location:Kasese District is located along the Equator...
, from 2002 until 2004 and for Soroti District
Soroti District
Soroti District is a district in Eastern Uganda. It is named after its chief municipal, administrative and commercial headquarters, Soroti, where the district headquarters are located.-Location:...
between 2004 and 2006. Since 2003, he has served as Chief of the Arrow Auxiliary Force, a volunteer force that protected civilians from the ravages of the Lords Resistance Army.
In 2006, he successfully contested for the parliamentary seat of "Amuria County" in Amuria District
Amuria District
Amuria District is a district in Eastern Uganda. It is named after its 'chief town', Amuria, the location of the district headquarters.-Location:...
. He was re-elected in March 2011, as is the incumbent
Incumbent
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...
MP.
Personal life
He is married. He 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. He lists as one of his occupations, as Accountant
Accountant
An accountant is a practitioner of accountancy or accounting , which is the measurement, disclosure or provision of assurance about financial information that helps managers, investors, tax authorities and others make decisions about allocating resources.The Big Four auditors are the largest...
.