William Byaruhanga

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William Byaruhanga
Born
NationalityUgandan
CitizenshipUganda
Education Makerere University
(Bachelor of Laws)
Law Development Centre
(Diploma in Legal Practice)
Occupation(s)Lawyer, businessman
Years active1988–present
Title Attorney General of Uganda
SpouseMrs. Jackie Byaruhanga

William Byaruhanga is a Ugandan lawyer and businessman. He served as the Attorney General of Uganda in the Ugandan Cabinet. He was appointed to that position on 6 June 2016, replacing Fred Ruhindi, who was dropped from cabinet. [1]

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Background and education

William Byaruhanga graduated from Makerere University, with a Bachelor of Laws. He then attended the Law Development Centre, graduating with a Diploma in Legal Practice. He was admitted to the Uganda Bar in 1988. [2]

Career

Prior to his current appointment, Byaruhanga was the Principal Partner of Kasirye, Byaruhanga and Company Advocates , a privately owned Kampala law firm. [3] On 6 June 2016, he was appointed as Attorney General of Uganda. [4]

Other responsibilities

William Byaruhanga serves on the board of directors of Centum Investments, since October 2016. [5]

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References

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  2. UCC (7 June 2016). "Uganda Communications Commission: Board Members". Uganda Communications Commission (UCC). Retrieved 7 June 2016.
  3. KBCA (7 June 2016). "Principal Partner William Byaruhanga". Kampala: Kasirye, Byaruhanga and Company Advocates (KBCA). Retrieved 7 June 2016.
  4. Uganda State House (6 June 2016). "Uganda's New Cabinet As at 6 June 2016" . Retrieved 7 June 2016 via Scribd.
  5. Juma, Victor (12 October 2016). "Kaberuka among new faces on Centum board". Business Daily Africa . Nairobi. Retrieved 12 October 2016.