Hanifa Nabukeera

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Hanifa Nabukeera is a Ugandan business woman and a politician. She currently serves as a member of Parliament elect for Mukono District, affiliated with the National Unity Platform (NUP) political party.

Nabukeera succeeded Kusasira Peace Kanyesigye Mubiru, whom she defeated in the general elections in 2021. [1]

Background

Nabukeera was born in Mukono District in Central Region of Uganda. She ran for parliament in 2011 and 2016, losing to Ronald Kibuule and Kusasira Peace respectively. She was the second runner up for the 2016 Women Parliamentary race.

Nabukeer is serving in the 11th parliament for Mokono District and is affiliated with the NUP. [2]

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References

  1. "Mukono Woman MP loser calls for vote recount". Daily Monitor. Retrieved 2021-03-13.
  2. "Court Upholds Election of Mukono Woman MP". Uganda Radionetwork. Retrieved 2021-03-13.