Nationality Ugandan Occupation Lawyer & Businessman Home town Fort Portal Residence Kampala, Uganda | Citizenship Uganda Years active 1988 — present Spouse(s) Mrs. Jackie Byaruhanga Title Attorney general | |
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William Byaruhanga is a Ugandan lawyer and businessman. He is the Attorney General of Uganda and a member of the Ugandan Cabinet. He was appointed to that position on 6 June 2016, replacing Fred Ruhindi, who was dropped from cabinet.
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Background and education
William Byaruhanga graduated from Makerere University, with a Bachelor of Laws. He then attended the Law Development Centre, graduating with a Diploma in Legal Practice. He was admitted to the Uganda Bar in 1988.
Career
Prior to his current appointment, Byaruhanga was the Principal Partner of Kasirye, Byaruhanga and Company Advocates, a privately owned Kampala law firm. On 6 June 2016, he was appointed as Attorney General of Uganda.
Other responsibilities
William Byaruhanga serves on the board of directors of Centum Investments, since October 2016.