Gilbert Bukenya
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Gilbert Balibaseka Bukenya is a Ugandan politician and physician who was the seventh vice president of Uganda from 23 May 2003 until 23 May 2011.[1] He has represented the constituency of Busiro County North in the Ugandan Parliament since 1996.[2] His autobiography, Intricate Corridors to Power, was published in 2008.[3]
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Gilbert Bukenya | |
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7th Vice President of Uganda | |
In office May 2003 – May 2011 | |
President | Yoweri Museveni |
Preceded by | Specioza Kazibwe |
Succeeded by | Edward Ssekandi |
Member of the Parliament of Uganda for Busiro North | |
Assumed office 1996 | |
Minister in Charge of the Presidency | |
In office 2001–2003 | |
Minister of State for Trade | |
In office 2000–2001 | |
Dean of the Makerere University School of Medicine | |
In office 1995–1996 | |
Director Makerere University Institute of Public Health | |
In office 1991–1995 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Gilbert Balibaseka Bukenya (1949-08-05) 5 August 1949 (age 74) Lwantama, Wakiso District, Uganda |
Political party | National Resistance Movement |
Residence(s) | Kakiri, Uganda |
Alma mater | Makerere University School of Medicine (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) Royal Institute of Public Health (Diploma in Public Health) London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (MSc in Community Health) University of Queensland (PhD in Public Health) |
Profession | Physician, university professor, politician, farmer, businessman |
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