Atim Joy Ongom, (born 15 September 1968) is a Ugandan businesswoman and politician, who served as the
Member of Parliament
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representing the Lira District Women Constituency in the 10th Parliament (2016 to 2021).
Background and education
She was born ''Joy Atim'', on 15 September 1968, in
Lira District, in the
Northern Region of Uganda. She attended local schools for her pre-university education. In 1989 she was admitted to ''Uganda College of Commerce Aduku'', in
Aduku,
Apac District
Apac District is a district in the Northern Region of Uganda. The Town of Apac hosts the district headquarters.
Location
Apac District is bordered by Oyam District to the north-east, Kole District to the north, Lira District to the north-east, D ...
, graduating two years later with a
Diploma in Business Studies (DipBS). Later in 2011, she graduated from
Kampala International University with a Bachelor of Public Administration (BPA).
Work experience
In 1993 she was hired by the firm called "Riclen Printers", working there as a cashier for six years, until 1999. She then moved to another business called "Jocent Enterprises", where she served as the managing director, until 2011. Then from 2005, she is the managing director at another business called "Hillside Annex", a position she still maintains while a member of parliament.
Political career
During the 2006 – 2011 election cycle, Joy Atim was elected to the
Lira District Local Government, serving there as a District Councillor. In 2011, she contested to represent the women in Lira District in the 9th Parliament (2011 to 2016).
During that cycle, she ran as an
Independent candidate
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Some politicians have political views th ...
and won.
During the 2016 elections, she ran under the opposition
Uganda People's Congress
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UPC was founded in 1960 by Milton Obote, who led the country to independence and later served two presidential terms under the party's banner ...
(UPC) political party's banner, was re-elected and is the incumbent. She is one of the members of the Uganda parliament who are opposed to the amendment of the constitution, to remove presidential age limits. Her political rallies have been targeted by the
Uganda Police Force
The Uganda Police Force is the national police force of Uganda. The head of the force is called the Inspector General of Police (IGP). The current IGP is Martin Okoth Ochola. Ochola replaced former IGP, General Kale Kayihura in March 2018. Rec ...
, resulting in injuries and hospitalizations. However, in the 2021 general polls, she lost to Minister Dr.
Jane Ruth Aceng
Jane Ruth Aceng (born 11 May 1968) is a Ugandan pediatrician and politician. She is the Minister of Health in the Cabinet of Uganda. She was appointed to that position on 6 June 2016. Before that, from June 2011 until June 2016, she served as t ...
.
Family
Ms. Joy Atim Ongom is married to Mr. Ongom Innocent.
Other considerations
In the 10th Parliament, Joy Atim was a member of two parliamentary committees: (a) the Appointments Committee and (b) the Budget Committee.
See also
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Angelline Osegge
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Winnie Kiiza
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Cecilia Ogwal
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List of members of the tenth Parliament of Uganda
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List of members of the ninth Parliament of Uganda
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Lira District
References
External links
Website of the Parliament of UgandaNew MPs take center stage
As of 28 November 2016.