Miria matembe biography of christopher

  • miria matembe biography of christopher

    • Miria Matembe

    Ugandan lawyer and politician (born 1953)

    Miria Rukoza Koburunga Matembe is a Ugandan lawyer, politician, gender equality advocate and a senior citizen.[1]

    In June 2006, she became a Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellow with the National Endowment for Democracy.[2]

    Early life

    Matembe was born on 28 August 1953 in Bwizibwera, Kashaari, Mbarara to Samwiri Rukoza and Eseza Kajwengye. She is the fourth-born of nine children (five boys and four girls).[3]

    Education

    Matembe attended Rutooma Primary School, after which she proceeded to Bweranyangi Girls’ Senior Secondary School for her O-Level studies. She continued to Namasagali College for her A-Level studies.[4]

    Matembe obtained a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from Makerere University and, later, a Master of Laws (LLM) degree from the University of Warwick.[5]

    Career

    Matembe began her career as a State Attorney in the Department of Public Pr