Nationality Ugandan Occupation Politician Home town Kamuli Known for Politics | Citizenship Uganda Years active 1996 — present Residence Kampala, Uganda | |
Moses Kizige, is a Ugandan politician, currently State Minister for Karamoja in the Ugandan Cabinet. He was appointed to that position on 6 June 2016, replacing Barbara Nekesa Oundo, who was dropped from cabinet. Kizige also serves as the elected member of parliament, representing Bugabula North Constituency, in Kamuli District, in the 10th Parliament of Uganda (2016 - 2021).
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Background
He was born in Kamuli District, Busoga sub-region, in the Eastern Region of Uganda.
Career
He is an active community leader in his home district. He represented his current parliamentary constituency between 1996 until 2006 but lost during the 2006 general election. Between 2006 and 2016 he served as Senior Presidential Advisor on Foreign Affairs. On 6 June 2016, he was appointed State Minister for Karamoja.