Dennis Galabuzi Ssozi
Dennis Galabuzi Ssozi | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1975 (age 48–49) Masulita, Uganda |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Citizenship | Uganda |
| Occupation(s) | Civil engineer, politician, businessman |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Known for | Politics |
| Title | State Minister for Luweero Triangle |
Dennis Galabuzi Ssozi also Dennis Galabuzi Ssozi, is a Ugandan civil engineer, politician and businessman. He is the State Minister for Luweero Triangle in the Ugandan Cabinet. He was appointed to that position on 6 June 2016,[1] replacing Sarah Kataike, who was dropped from cabinet. Galabuzi Ssozi also serves as the elected member of parliament, representing Busiro North Constituency, in Wakiso District, in the 10th Parliament of Uganda (2016–2021).[2]
Background and education
[edit]He was born in Masulita, Busiro county, Wakiso District, in the Central Region of Uganda, circa 1975.[3] He is a qualified civil engineer with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and a Master of Science in Civil Engineering.[4]
Career
[edit]On 6 June 2016, he was appointed State Minister for Luweero Triangle.[5] Prior to that he worked in the Ugandan Water Ministry, before going into private business.[3] At the time of his appointment, in addition to his parliamentary duties, he served as the Vice President of the Uganda Olympic Committee.[6]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Uganda State House (6 June 2016). "Museveni's new cabinet list at 6 June 2016" (PDF). Daily Monitor. Kampala. Archived from the original (PDF) on 7 October 2016. Retrieved 9 June 2016.
- ^ Kiggundu, Joseph (22 February 2016). "Wakiso Opposition MPs bounce back". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Archived from the original on 22 January 2017. Retrieved 9 June 2016.
- ^ a b Francis Jjingo (28 February 2016). "Meet the man who uprooted Gilbert Bukenya". Kampala: NTV Uganda. Retrieved 9 June 2016.
- ^ Bukedde (23 November 2014). "Polofesa Bukenya Asudde Ettawulo Bataano Ne Besowolayo (Professor Bukenya Throws in the Towel, Five Come Forward)". Bukedde Newspaper (in Ganda). Kampala. Retrieved 9 June 2016.
- ^ Uganda State House (9 June 2016). "Uganda's New Cabinet As at 6 June 2016". Retrieved 6 June 2016 – via Scribd.
- ^ Andrew Jackson Oryada (15 August 2012). "Galabuzi: I am very unhappy other Team Uganda athletes have not been recognized". Kampala: Uganda Radio Network. Retrieved 9 June 2016.