David Wakikona
| David Wakikona | |
|---|---|
| Born |
26 November 1950 Uganda |
| Residence | Kampala, Uganda |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Citizenship | Uganda |
| Alma mater |
East African Civil Aviation Authority ( Commercial Pilot License) CASI in Beirut (Diploma in Flight Operations (Diploma in Government Operations) IAMTI Canada (Diploma in Aviation Management) University of Western Sydney (Bachelor of Arts in Aviation) Nkumba University (Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration & Management) |
| Occupation | Aviator & Politician |
| Years active | 1971 — present |
| Known for | Politics, Aviation |
| Home town | Bududa |
| Title | State Minister of Trade & Antiquities |
| Religion | Christian |
| Spouse(s) | Mrs. Wakikona |
David Wandendeya Wakikona is a Ugandan aviator and politician. He is the current State Minister of Trade & Antiquities in the Cabinet of Uganda. He was appointed to that position on 27 May 2011. He replaced Gagawala Wambuzi, who was dropped from the Cabinet.[1] Prior to that, he served as the State Minister for Northern Uganda in the Office of the Prime Minister from 2 June 2006 until 27 May 2011.[2] He is also the elected Member of Parliament, representing Manjiya County in Bududa District. He has continuously represented this constituency since 2001.[3]
Background and education
He was born in Bududa District on 26 November 1950. In 1971, he obtained a commercial pilot license from the East African Civil Aviation Authority, then based at the Soroti Airport. In 1993, he was awarded the Diploma in Flight Operations from CASI in Beirut. The following year, he received the Diploma in Government Operations from the same institution. In 1995, the International Aviation Management Training Institute in Canada, awarded him the Diploma in Aviation Management. In 1999, he received the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Aviation from the University of Western Sydney in Australia. In 2007 he was awarded the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration & Management by Nkumba University.[3]
Work experience
From 1991 until 1992, Wakikona served as the Chief Licensing & Flight Inspection Officer for the Civil Aviation Authority of Uganda. From 1993 until 1998, he served as the Director of the East African Civil Aviation Academy, also known as the Soroti Flying School, in Soroti, Eastern Uganda. From 1999 until 2000, he served as the General Manager of Uganda Air Cargo, a government-owned cargo airline.[4] In 2001, he joined politics, contesting the parliamentary seat of Manjiya County in Bududa District. He won,[5] and was re-elected in 2006 and again in 2011. On 1 June 2006, he was appointed State Minister for Northern Uganda in the Office of the Prime Minister,[2] a position he maintained until May 2011. In the cabinet reshuffle of 27 May 2011, he was moved as State Minister to the Trade & Antiquities portfolio.[3] In a mini cabinet reshuffle on 16 November 2015, he was replaced by Michael Werikhe Kafabusa, current member of parliament for Bungokho County South (Mbale District). Mr. Werikhe previously served as State Minister for Housing, until May 2011, when he was dropped and replaced by Mr. Sam Engola.
Personal information
He is married. He belongs to the National Resistance Movement political party. He is reported to have special interest in current affairs and soccer.
See also
References
- ↑ Uganda State House, . (27 May 2011). "Comprehensive List of New Cabinet Appointments & Dropped Ministers". Facebook.com. Retrieved 19 March 2015.
- 1 2 Mukasa, Henry (2 June 2006). "Cabinet Ministries Allocated". New Vision (Kampala). Retrieved 19 March 2015.
- 1 2 3 POU, . (2011). "Profile of David Wanendeya Wakikona, Member of Parliament for Manjiya County, Bududa District". Parliament of Uganda (POU). Retrieved 19 March 2015.
- ↑ The Work History of David Wakikona
- ↑ Etengu, Nathan (24 February 2005). "Mbale Demands Luweero Compensation". New Vision (Kampala). Retrieved 20 March 2015.