Agnes Kunihira

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Agnes Kunihira
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Born14 July 1966
NationalityUgandan
EducationHaibale Primary School
Modern Secondary School
Makerere Adult School
Uganda Management Institute
Alma mater Makerere University
Uganda Management Institute
Federation of Uganda Employers
College of Insurance, Kenya
Occupationpolitician

Agnes Kunihira is a member of the Parliament of Uganda, representing workers. [1] [2] She belongs to the ruling National Resistance Movement party. [2]

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Background

She was born on the 14 July 1966. [2]

Education

Below is her detailed education background: [2]

Year attainedQualificationTypeInstitution
1981PLEPrimary Leaving ExaminationsHaibale Primary School
2004UCEUganda Certificate of EducationModern Secondary School
2005UACEUganda Advanced Certificate of EducationMakerere Adult School
2007Diploma in AdministrationDiplomaUganda Management Institute
2010Bachelor of Adult and Community EducationBachelors DegreeMakerere University
2014Certificate in Female Future ProgrammeCertificateFederation of Uganda Employers
2014Trustee Development Programme CertificateCertificateCollege of Insurance, Kenya
2015Postgraduate Diploma in Project Planning and ManagementPostgraduate DiplomaUganda Management Institute

Career

Here is her career history: [2]

Job TitleOrganisationPeriod of work
Community Liaison OfficerRift Valley Railways (U) Ltd2011-2016
Administrative SecretaryRift Valley Railways (U) Ltd2006-2010
Personal SecretaryUganda Railways Corporation2001-2006
Clerical OfficerUganda Railways Corporation1989-2000
Member of ParliamentParliament of Uganda2016 to date

Additional role

Agnes serves on additional role at the Parliament of Uganda as the Committee on East African Community Affairs. [2]

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References

  1. "Workers' MPs push for amendment of labour laws". The Observer . 7 March 2019.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Parliament of Uganda". www.parliament.go.ug. Retrieved 2020-04-06.