John Nwoono Nasasira is a Ugandan engineer and politician. He was most recently the Minister of Information and Communication Technology in the

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, but resigned as an MP in August 2016, citing "ill health." He was appointed to that position on 23 May 2013, replacing

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. Before that, from 27 May 2011 until 23 May 2013, he served as the

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. Earlier, from 1996 until 2011, he served as the Minister of Works and Transportation. He also represents Kazo County,

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in the Parliament, a position he has occupied continuously since 1989.

Background and education

He was born in

on 1 May 1952. Nasasira holds a

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degree from the

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Career

Nasasira has continuously represented Kazo County, Kiruhura District, in the Ugandan Parliament since 1989. Between 1989 and 1991, he served as Minister of State for Works. From 1991 until 1992, he served as an Adviser to the

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on Public Relations. In 1992, he was appointed as Minister of State for Works, Transportation and Communications, serving in that capacity until 1994. From 1994 until 1995, Nasasira was one of the delegates to the

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that drew up the 1995 Uganda Constitution. He also served as Minister of State for Agriculture during the same period. In 1995, he was appointed as Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries. In 1996, he was instead appointed as Minister of Works, Housing and Communications. For ten years, he served in that capacity, making him one of the longest-lasting cabinet appointments in the

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government. Between May 2011 and May 2013, he served as the government

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in the

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. On 23 May 2013, he was appointed as Minister of Information and Communication Technology.

Personal details

Nasasira is married. He is reported to enjoy farming, reading, sports, and politics.

References

External links

Website of the Parliament of Uganda
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