Christine Ayo Achen

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Christine Ayo Achen also known as Achen Christine Ayo (born 7 July 1983) is a Ugandan politician and administrator. [1] She is the district woman representative of Alebtong in the 10th parliament of Uganda. [2] She is affiliated to the National Resistance Movement ruling political party. [1] She was also the aspiring Woman MP for the period 2021–2026 in Alebtong. [3]

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Education

Christine holds a diploma in development studies from Nzamizi Training Institute of social development. [4]

Career history

She is the Member of Parliament at the Parliament of Uganda since 2016 to-date. [4] She serves on additional role as the member of the committee on Gender Labour and Social Development and PAC local government at the Parliament of Uganda. [4] She is the member of Uganda Women Parliamentary Association of the 10th Parliament of Uganda. [5] Ahead of 2021 general elections, she had a competitor for Alebtong District Woman MP seat, Ms Barbra Akech. [6]

She was among the MPs who voted yes to the second reading of the Constitution Amendment Bill in 2017. [7] [8] [9] [10]

Personal life

She is married. [1] She is an Anglican by faith. [4]

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