Abraham Byandala

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Abraham Byandala
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Born (1950-01-14) 14 January 1950 (age 75)
Uganda
Nationality Ugandan
Citizenship Uganda
Education Makerere University
(Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering)
Strathclyde University
(Master of Science in Civil Engineering)
Occupation(s) Engineer and politician
Years active1971–present

Abraham James Byandala (born 14 January 1950) is a Ugandan engineer and politician. He is the former Minister for Works and Transportation in the Ugandan Cabinet. He was appointed to that position on 27 May 2011. [1] He replaced John Nasasira, who was appointed Government Chief Whip. [2] Byandala also served as the elected Member of Parliament for Katikamu County North, in Luweero District in the 10th parliament of Uganda (2016 to 2021). [3]

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Early life and education

Abraham Byandala was born in Luweero District on 14 January 1950. He holds the degree of Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSc.Civ.Eng.), obtained from Makerere University, the oldest and largest public university in Uganda. His degree of Master of Science in Civil Engineering (MSc.Civ.Eng.), was obtained from the University of Strathclyde, in Glasgow, Scotland. [4]

Career

His work history spans over 40 years in Uganda's road transport. Prior to his appointment as Minister of Transport and Works, he served as the Kampala City Engineer and Surveyor. At one time he served as the chairman of the government's Committee on Physical Infrastructure. [5] In 2016, Byandala contested for Member of Parliament, representing Katikamu County North, Luweero District under National Resistance Movement ticket and won, his term was from 2016 to 2021. [3] [6]

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References

  1. ↑ Mukasa, Henry (28 May 2011). "Museveni Names New Cabinet". New Vision (Kampala). Archived from the original on 11 December 2014. Retrieved 1 September 2014.
  2. ↑ "Comprehensive List of New Cabinet Appointments And Dropped Ministers". New Vision (Kampala) via Facebook.Com . 27 May 2011. Retrieved 1 September 2014.
  3. 1 2 "Byandala Abraham James - 2016 General Election - Visible Polls". visiblepolls.org. Retrieved 24 August 2025.
  4. ↑ "Parliament of Uganda: Profile of Engineer Byandala Abraham James, MP for Katikamu County North, Luweero District". Parliament of Uganda. 2011. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 1 September 2014.
  5. ↑ Times, European (2 October 2012). "Minister Abraham Byandala: Transport And Works Minister Committed To Service Delivery". The European Times. European Times. Retrieved 1 September 2014.
  6. ↑ Nalumansi, Angela (15 August 2011). "Court Dismisses Election Petition Against Byandala". New Vision (Kampala). Archived from the original on 1 September 2014. Retrieved 1 September 2014.
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