Esther Mbulakubuza Mbayo (née Esther Mbulakubuza), is a Ugandan politician. She is the Minister of the Presidency in the Ugandan Cabinet.[1][2][3][4] She was appointed to that position on 6 June 2016, replacing Frank Tumwebaze, who was appointed Ministry of Information Information Technology and Communication.[5] She also serves in the Parliament of Uganda, as the Luuka District Women's Representative.[6]
Esther Mbulakubuza Mbayo | |
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| Born | 27 April 1971 |
| Education | |
| Occupation(s) | Accountant, politician |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Title | Cabinet Minister of the Presidency |
| Spouse | George Mbayo |
Background and education edit
She was born in present-day Luuka District, in Busoga sub-region, in the Eastern Region of Uganda, on 27 April 1971.[6] She studied at Wanyange Girls' School for both her O-Level and A-Level education. She attended Makerere University, graduating in 2005, with a Bachelor of Commerce, with specialization in accounting.[7] She also holds a certificate awarded by the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators.[6]
Career edit
In 1997, she served as an internal auditor for Transocean Uganda Limited. From November 1999 until 2002, she worked as an accounts assistant at Lonrho Motors Uganda Limited, a private automobile dealership in Kampala. From January 2003 until February 2006, she worked as an accountant at Lonrho Motors. She then went to work at Commercial Firms Uganda Limited as an accountant, from April 2006 until August 2007. Concomitantly, from September 2001 until June 2008, she worked as an accountant at Socket Works Uganda Limited. From February 2008 until December 2010, she worked as a financial controller at Cooper Motor Corporation Uganda. She was elected as the Luuka District Woman member of parliament at the 2016 general election,[6][7] defeating incumbent Evelyn Kaabule.[8][9] She had earlier defeated Kaabule in the NRM primary. On 6 June 2016, she was appointed Cabinet Minister of the Presidency.[5][9]
In the 2021 Uganda presidential and parliamentary elections, Mbayon won another term of office(2021-2026)[10][11]
Other responsibilities edit
She concurrently serves as the Chairperson of the district Women's League in the ruling National Resistance Movement political party and as Secretary of Busoga Women Leader’s Association.
Personal life edit
Esther Mbayo is married to George William Mbayo and the couple has three children.[7] In November 2020, she lost her only son Ian Mawanda who died of heart complications after rigorous body work outs at the gym.[12][13][14][15][16]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Cabinet Secretariat - The Republic of Uganda". cabinetsecretariat.go.ug. Archived from the original on 14 May 2021. Retrieved 3 April 2021.
- ^ "H.E. Esther Mbayo". Nordic-African Business Summit. Retrieved 3 April 2021.
- ^ Gulumaire, Andrew. "Luuka Celebrates First Ministerial Appointment". Uganda Radio Network. Retrieved 3 April 2021.
- ^ "Ministers | Office Of The President". www.op.go.ug. Archived from the original on 6 May 2021. Retrieved 3 April 2021.
- ^ a b Uganda State House (6 June 2016). "Museveni's new cabinet list At 6 June 2016" (PDF). Daily Monitor. Kampala. Archived from the original (PDF) on 7 October 2016. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
- ^ a b c d POU (26 October 2016). "Profile of Esther Mbulakubuza Mbayo". Kampala: Parliament of Uganda (POU). Archived from the original on 21 March 2018. Retrieved 26 October 2016.
- ^ a b c Monitor Team (8 June 2016). "Who are the new faces in Museveni's Cabinet?: Mbayo Esther, Presidency Minister". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Archived from the original on 12 January 2017. Retrieved 10 June 2016.
- ^ "2015/2016 General Elections Report" (PDF). Electoral Commission. August 2016. Retrieved 22 May 2017.
- ^ a b Nkwanga, Andrew (7 June 2016). "Mbayo Ministerial Appointment Sparks Celebrations in Luuka". Kampala: Chimpreports.com. Retrieved 26 October 2016.
- ^ "Luuka District - 2021 General Election - Visible Polls". visiblepolls.org. Retrieved 3 April 2021.
- ^ "New Parliament takes shape". Daily Monitor. Retrieved 3 April 2021.
- ^ "Condolences to Hon. Mbayo and family upon the loss of Ian". NRM Chairman & Head of State Political Office. 29 November 2020. Archived from the original on 29 November 2020. Retrieved 3 April 2021.
- ^ "Minister Esther Mbayo's only child dies". Watchdog Uganda. 29 November 2020. Retrieved 3 April 2021.
- ^ "Minister Mbayo: My Son Died of Heart Failure After Numerous Body Workouts". Campus Bee. 2 December 2020. Retrieved 3 April 2021.
- ^ "Presidency Minister Esther Mbayo's only son dies". The Informer UG. 29 November 2020. Archived from the original on 16 October 2022. Retrieved 3 April 2021.
- ^ "Makerere fresh graduate Dies after Gyming • The Campus Times". The Campus Times. 30 November 2020. Retrieved 3 April 2021.