John Ken Lukyamuzi | |
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 Lukyamuzi in 2020 | |
| Born | |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Citizenship | Uganda |
| Alma mater |
Makerere University ( Bachelor of Laws) Law Development Centre ( Diploma in Legal Practice) (In progress) |
| Occupation(s) | Lawyer and politician |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Known for | Politics |
| Title | Party President of the Conservative Party of Uganda |
| Spouse | Mary Gonzaga [1] |
John Ken Lukyamuzi, more commonly known as Ken Lukyamuzi, is a Ugandan politician and lawyer, who is the leader of the Conservative Party of Uganda. [2] He served in the 7th parliament (2001–2006) as the elected representative for Lubaga South (Rubaga South) Constituency. [3] He represented the same constituency in the 9th parliament (2011–2016) [1]
Education
Sometime in 2013, Ken Lukyamuzi was admitted to Makerere University's School of Law. [4] After six years of study, including several retakes, he was awarded a Bachelor of Laws degree in January 2019. [5]
Career
Ken Lukyamuzi represented Lubaga South Constituency in Uganda's parliament from 2001 until 2006. [3] However, due to his failure to declare personal assets, as required by law, he was kicked out of parliament in January 2006. [6] Suzan Nampijja Lukyamuzi, a daughter to Ken Lukyamuzi was elected to replace her father and represented the constituency in the 8th parliament (2006–2011). [7]
Ken Lukyamuzi sued the Inspector General of Government (IGG) for wrongful dismissal from parliament. The Uganda Supreme Court agreed with Lukyamuzi and awarded him back pay and removed the restriction to run for political office that had been placed on him by the IGG. [8]
During the 9th parliament (2011–2016), Ken Lukyamuzi bounced back and was elected a second time to represent Lubaga South Constituency. [1] During the 2016 election cycle, Ken Lukyamuzi lost his constituency to the incumbent MP, Kato Lubwama, an independent politician, whose other occupation is as a comedian. [9]
Other considerations
Ken Lukyamuzi is a conservationist, who is reported to have founded the Wildlife Club of Uganda, together with the late Ponsiano Semwezi and the late Professor Eric Edroma. [10]
References
- ^ a b c Kiwuuwa, Paul (1 February 2016). "Lukyamuzi discharged from hospital". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 18 January 2018.
- ^ John Ken Lukyamuzi (11 September 2018). "Government is losing Constitution direction and that is absurd". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 18 January 2019.
- ^ a b Vision Reporter (11 January 2006). "Lukyamuzi must quit Parliament". New Vision. Retrieved 18 January 2019.
- ^ John Ken Lukyamuzi (18 February 2014). "My academic record at Makerere Law School is good". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 18 January 2018.
- ^ Kiggundu, Abraham (18 January 2019). "Former MP Ken Lukyamuzi Graduates in Law". Kampala: Blizz Uganda. Retrieved 18 January 2019.
- ^ Kagumire, Rosebell (11 January 2006). "Lukyamuzi Expelled from Parliament, Rubaga South Seat Declared Vacant". Kampala: Uganda Radio Network. Retrieved 18 January 2019.
- ^ Observer Reporter (1 September 2010). "Nampijja moves to eject Kikungwe". The Observer (Uganda). Kampala. Retrieved 18 January 2019.
- ^ Anne Mugisa, Catherine Bekunda & Justus Akampa (31 March 2010). "Lukyamuzi, Nambooze win cases". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 18 January 2019.
- ^ Paul Tajuba, and Joseph Kiggundu (20 February 2016). "Winners and losers in Kampala, Wakiso MP races". Daily Monitor Mobile. Kampala. Retrieved 18 January 2019.
- ^ Badagawa, Philimon (29 September 2015). "Wildlife conservationist and Educationist Prof.Eric Edroma dies at 74". Kampala: Campus Times Uganda. Retrieved 18 January 2019.
External links
- Lukyamuzis are born leaders As of 8 February 2006.
| International | |
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John Ken Lukyamuzi | |
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Lukyamuzi in 2020 | |
| Born | |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Citizenship | Uganda |
| Alma mater |
Makerere University ( Bachelor of Laws) Law Development Centre ( Diploma in Legal Practice) (In progress) |
| Occupation(s) | Lawyer and politician |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Known for | Politics |
| Title | Party President of the Conservative Party of Uganda |
| Spouse | Mary Gonzaga [1] |
John Ken Lukyamuzi, more commonly known as Ken Lukyamuzi, is a Ugandan politician and lawyer, who is the leader of the Conservative Party of Uganda. [2] He served in the 7th parliament (2001–2006) as the elected representative for Lubaga South (Rubaga South) Constituency. [3] He represented the same constituency in the 9th parliament (2011–2016) [1]
Education
Sometime in 2013, Ken Lukyamuzi was admitted to Makerere University's School of Law. [4] After six years of study, including several retakes, he was awarded a Bachelor of Laws degree in January 2019. [5]
Career
Ken Lukyamuzi represented Lubaga South Constituency in Uganda's parliament from 2001 until 2006. [3] However, due to his failure to declare personal assets, as required by law, he was kicked out of parliament in January 2006. [6] Suzan Nampijja Lukyamuzi, a daughter to Ken Lukyamuzi was elected to replace her father and represented the constituency in the 8th parliament (2006–2011). [7]
Ken Lukyamuzi sued the Inspector General of Government (IGG) for wrongful dismissal from parliament. The Uganda Supreme Court agreed with Lukyamuzi and awarded him back pay and removed the restriction to run for political office that had been placed on him by the IGG. [8]
During the 9th parliament (2011–2016), Ken Lukyamuzi bounced back and was elected a second time to represent Lubaga South Constituency. [1] During the 2016 election cycle, Ken Lukyamuzi lost his constituency to the incumbent MP, Kato Lubwama, an independent politician, whose other occupation is as a comedian. [9]
Other considerations
Ken Lukyamuzi is a conservationist, who is reported to have founded the Wildlife Club of Uganda, together with the late Ponsiano Semwezi and the late Professor Eric Edroma. [10]
References
- ^ a b c Kiwuuwa, Paul (1 February 2016). "Lukyamuzi discharged from hospital". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 18 January 2018.
- ^ John Ken Lukyamuzi (11 September 2018). "Government is losing Constitution direction and that is absurd". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 18 January 2019.
- ^ a b Vision Reporter (11 January 2006). "Lukyamuzi must quit Parliament". New Vision. Retrieved 18 January 2019.
- ^ John Ken Lukyamuzi (18 February 2014). "My academic record at Makerere Law School is good". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 18 January 2018.
- ^ Kiggundu, Abraham (18 January 2019). "Former MP Ken Lukyamuzi Graduates in Law". Kampala: Blizz Uganda. Retrieved 18 January 2019.
- ^ Kagumire, Rosebell (11 January 2006). "Lukyamuzi Expelled from Parliament, Rubaga South Seat Declared Vacant". Kampala: Uganda Radio Network. Retrieved 18 January 2019.
- ^ Observer Reporter (1 September 2010). "Nampijja moves to eject Kikungwe". The Observer (Uganda). Kampala. Retrieved 18 January 2019.
- ^ Anne Mugisa, Catherine Bekunda & Justus Akampa (31 March 2010). "Lukyamuzi, Nambooze win cases". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 18 January 2019.
- ^ Paul Tajuba, and Joseph Kiggundu (20 February 2016). "Winners and losers in Kampala, Wakiso MP races". Daily Monitor Mobile. Kampala. Retrieved 18 January 2019.
- ^ Badagawa, Philimon (29 September 2015). "Wildlife conservationist and Educationist Prof.Eric Edroma dies at 74". Kampala: Campus Times Uganda. Retrieved 18 January 2019.
External links
- Lukyamuzis are born leaders As of 8 February 2006.
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