Janet Museveni
Janet Kainembabazi Museveni (née Kataaha; born June 24, 1948) is a Ugandan politician who has been the First Lady of Uganda since 1986. She is married to President Yoweri Museveni, with whom she has four children. She has been Cabinet Minister of Education and Sports in the Ugandan Cabinet, since 6 June 2016, although her own education record is questioned. She previously served as Minister for Karamoja Affairs in the Cabinet of Uganda from 27 May 2011 until 6 June 2016. She also served as the elected Member of Parliament representing Ruhaama County in Ntungamo District, between 2011 and 2016. She published her autobiography, My Life's Journey, in 2011.
Janet Museveni | |
|---|---|
| First Lady of Uganda | |
| Assumed role 29 January 1986 | |
| President | Yoweri Museveni |
| Minister of Education and Sports | |
| Assumed office 6 June 2016 | |
| President | Yoweri Museveni |
| Preceded by | Jessica Alupo |
| Minister for Karamoja Affairs | |
| In office 27 May 2011 – 6 June 2016 | |
| President | Yoweri Museveni |
| Succeeded by | John Byabagambi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Janet Kainembabazi Kataaha 24 June 1948 Kajara County, Ntungamo District, Protectorate of Uganda |
| Spouse |
Yoweri Museveni (m. 1973) |
| Children | Muhoozi Kainerugaba Natasha Karugire Patience Rwabwogo Diana Kamuntu |
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.