Richard Nduhura
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Richard Nduhura, sometimes spelled Richard Nduhuura, is a Uganda
n veterinarian
and politician
. He is the State Minister for Health (General Duties)
in the Ugandan Cabinet
. He was appointed to that position on 01 Jun 2006. In the cabinet reshuffle of 16 February 2009, and that of 27 May 2011, he retained his cabinet post. On account is his ministerial cabinet position, he is also an ex-officio Member of Parliament (MP).
), from Makerere University
, Uganda's oldest university, founded in 1922.
. He won that seat and was re-elected in 2006. However, in 2011 he lost during the primary elections to the incumbent
MP, Michael Muranga Mawanda, also of the National Resistance Movement
(NRM) political party. In 2001, he was appointed State Minister for Industry
, serving in that capacity until 2003. He was then appointed State Minister for Trade
, where he served until 2005. He then served briefly as State Minister for Local Government
between 2005 and 2006. He was appointed to his present cabinet post in 2006.
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 veterinarian
Veterinarian
A veterinary physician, colloquially called a vet, shortened from veterinarian or veterinary surgeon , is a professional who treats disease, disorder and injury in animals....
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 State Minister for Health (General Duties)
Uganda Ministry of Health
The Uganda Health Ministry, commonly known as the Uganda Ministry of Health, is a government department in Uganda. The ministry is headed by three cabinet members; one Minister of Health and two State Ministers of Health.-Location:...
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 01 Jun 2006. In the cabinet reshuffle of 16 February 2009, and that of 27 May 2011, he retained his cabinet post. On account is his ministerial cabinet position, he is also an ex-officio Member of Parliament (MP).
Education
Richard Nduhura holds the degree of Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVMBVM
BVM may refer to:* Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine* Bag valve mask, a device used in resuscitation procedures to assist patients in breathing...
), from 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...
, Uganda's oldest university, founded in 1922.
Work experience
His work history has been varied and dates back to 1979 when he started practice as a Veterinary Officer and continued to practice until 1989. In 1988, he was elected General Secretary of Bushenyi District Local Council (LC-V), serving in that capacity until 1989. Between 1998 and 2001, he served as the Chairperson, Bushenyi District Service Commission. In 2001, he entered active politics, contesting the parliamentary seat of "Igara County East", Bushenyi DistrictBushenyi District
Bushenyi District is a district in Western Uganda. Like many other Ugandan districts, it is named after its 'chief town', Bushenyi, where the district headquarters are located.-Location:...
. He won that seat and was re-elected in 2006. However, in 2011 he lost during the primary elections to 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, Michael Muranga Mawanda, also of the National Resistance Movement
National 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...
(NRM) political party. In 2001, he was appointed State Minister for Industry
Industry
Industry refers to the production of an economic good or service within an economy.-Industrial sectors:There are four key industrial economic sectors: the primary sector, largely raw material extraction industries such as mining and farming; the secondary sector, involving refining, construction,...
, serving in that capacity until 2003. He was then appointed State Minister for Trade
Trade
Trade is the transfer of ownership of goods and services from one person or entity to another. Trade is sometimes loosely called commerce or financial transaction or barter. A network that allows trade is called a market. The original form of trade was barter, the direct exchange of goods and...
, where he served until 2005. He then served briefly as State Minister for Local Government
Local government
Local government refers collectively to administrative authorities over areas that are smaller than a state.The term is used to contrast with offices at nation-state level, which are referred to as the central government, national government, or federal government...
between 2005 and 2006. He was appointed to his present cabinet post in 2006.