Kibirige Mayanja

Mar 07, 2001

l Born on May 30,1950, Kibirige Mayanja Muhammad grew up like any other child in his native village Mende, Wakiso district.

By Anthony Mugeere l Born on May 30,1950, Kibirige Mayanja Muhammad grew up like any other child in his native village Mende, Wakiso district. l Went to Mende Primary School, Namusera Primary School and Tamu Koran School before joining Kibuli Secondary School for his 'O' and 'A' level education. l In 1974, joined Makerere University where he did a Bachelor of Commerce degree. l He joined the Ministry of Education as education planner during which he played "an influential" role in setting up the Education Policy Review Commission under Prof. Senteza Kajubi. He planned the construction of many secondary schools and was in charge of handling the ministry budget. l Did a postgraduate diploma in Education Management and Planning at the University of Sheffield, United Kingdom before pursuing a Masters degree in economic policy and Management at Makerere University. l Joined Makerere University as director of planning. Has remained a member of the University Central Executive Committee for the last ten years. l Married Mariam, his first wife in 1979 with whom they have five children. l Married Hadijja, his second wife in 1983 with whom they have two children. l Has written a number of books and enjoys travelling and playing tennis. Mayanja's manifesto: w Justice and good governance under a multi-party system w Peace talks with rebels and reconciliation w Protection of fundamental human rights w Macro-economic stabilisation w Streamlining UPE w Promoting moral regeneration as a basis for social decency and development w African unity and regional co-operation w Establishing health and community development for women, people with disabilities, the elderly and the youth. Ends

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