William Byaruhanga
William Byaruhanga | |
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| Born | |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Citizenship | Uganda |
| Education | Makerere University (Bachelor of Laws) Law Development Centre (Diploma in Legal Practice) |
| Occupation(s) | Lawyer, businessman |
| Years active | 1988–present |
| Title | Attorney General of Uganda |
| Spouse | Mrs. 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]. He himself was replaced on June 5, 2021 by Kiryowa Kiwanuka.
Background and education
[edit]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
[edit]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 Attorney General of Uganda.[4]
Other responsibilities
[edit]William Byaruhanga serves on the board of directors of Centum Investments, since October 2016.[5]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Uganda State House (6 June 2016). "Museveni's new cabinet list at 6 June 2016" (PDF). Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 7 June 2016.
- ^ UCC (7 June 2016). "Uganda Communications Commission: Board Members". Uganda Communications Commission (UCC). Retrieved 7 June 2016.
- ^ KBCA (7 June 2016). "Principal Partner William Byaruhanga". Kampala: Kasirye, Byaruhanga and Company Advocates (KBCA). Retrieved 7 June 2016.
- ^ Uganda State House (6 June 2016). "Uganda's New Cabinet As at 6 June 2016". Retrieved 7 June 2016 – via Scribd.
- ^ Juma, Victor (12 October 2016). "Kaberuka among new faces on Centum board". Business Daily Africa. Nairobi. Retrieved 12 October 2016.