Kibalya Henry Maurice
Kibalya Henry Maurice | |
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Kibalya Henry Maurice in 2024 | |
| Member of Parliament for Bugabula County South | |
| Assumed office 2016 | |
| Constituency | Bugabula County South, Kamuli District |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 7, 1977 Kitayundwa, Bugabula County South, Kamuli District, Uganda |
| Citizenship | Uganda |
| Party | National Resistance Movement |
| Parent | John Tumeino (father) |
| Education | Makerere University (B.A. Economics) |
| Alma mater | Makerere University |
| Occupation | Economist, politician |
| Known for | Member of Parliament, Bugabula County South; Former Guild President, Makerere University |
| Website | Parliament of Uganda |
Kibalya Henry Maurice (born 7 December 1977) is a Ugandan economist and politician. He is a Member of Parliament for Bugabula County South in Kamuli District, Busoga sub-region affiliated with the National Resistance Movement (NRM) and a former Guild President of Makerere University during the 2005/2006 academic year.[1][2]
Early life and education
Kibalya was born in Kitayundwa, Bugabula, Kamuli District, in the Busoga sub-region of Eastern Uganda to John Tumeino (father).[3] He attended Naminage Primary School for his primary education, Busoga College Mwiri for his O-Level studies, and Kampala Students’ Centre for A-Level.[3] He then pursued a Bachelor of Arts in Economics at Makerere University, where he became active in student politics and leadership at the institution.[3]
Political career
While at Makerere University, Kibalya was elected Guild President (2005/2006) following a contested election during a time when he was affiliated with Democratic Party.[2] His victory was challenged in court by his opponent (Tumwebaze), who alleged election irregularities, temporarily halting his swearing-in but after he was declared winner and swore in.[4][5]
Kibalya is a member of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), Uganda’s ruling political party was elected Member of Parliament for Bugabula County South, representing Kamuli District in the 10th & 11th Parliament of Uganda.[1]
In Parliament, Kibalya has been active on issues of education policy, community welfare, and infrastructure development. He has advocated for the improvement of road networks in Busoga, emphasizing their role in regional economic growth.[6] He has also raised concerns about unregulated money-lending operations in Kamuli District, warning of their exploitation of vulnerable residents.[7] He is also a member of the Committee on National Economy.[8]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Members of Parliament | Parliament". mpsdb.parliament.go.ug. Retrieved 2025-11-13.
- ^ a b "Makerere University's past guild presidents: Where are they now?". Monitor. 2021-01-09. Retrieved 2025-11-13.
- ^ a b c "Policy on science a joke, says new MUK guild boss". New Vision. Retrieved 2025-11-13.
- ^ "Court halts Makerere guild boss from oath". New Vision. Retrieved 2025-11-13.
- ^ "Makerere Guild president declared". New Vision. Retrieved 2025-11-13.
- ^ Natukunda, Patience (2021-08-05). "Busoga MPs Applaud UNRA for Road Improvement Projects in the Region". ChimpReports. Retrieved 2025-11-13.
- ^ Parliament CMIS – Statement on Money-Lending Operations in Kamuli District
- ^ Membership of the Committee on National Economy