Dennis Galabuzi Ssozi

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Dennis Galabuzi Ssozi
Born1975 (age 4849)
Masulita, Uganda
NationalityUgandan
Citizenship Uganda
Occupation(s)Civil engineer, politician, businessman
Years active2001–present
Known forPolitics
Title State Minister for Luweero Triangle

Dennis Galabuzi Ssozi also Dennis Galabuzi Ssozi, is a Ugandan civil engineer, politician and businessman. He is the State Minister for Luweero Triangle in the Ugandan Cabinet. He was appointed to that position on 6 June 2016, [1] replacing Sarah Kataike, who was dropped from cabinet. Galabuzi Ssozi also serves as the elected member of parliament, representing Busiro North Constituency, in Wakiso District, in the 10th Parliament of Uganda (2016–2021). [2]

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Background and education

He was born in Masulita, Busiro county, Wakiso District, in the Central Region of Uganda, circa 1975. [3] He is a qualified civil engineer with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and a Master of Science in Civil Engineering. [4]

Career

On 6 June 2016, he was appointed State Minister for Luweero Triangle. [5] Prior to that he worked in the Ugandan Water Ministry, before going into private business. [3] At the time of his appointment, in addition to his parliamentary duties, he served as the Vice President of the Uganda Olympic Committee. [6]

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