About John Nasasira
Born 1952. John Nasasira is an Ugandan engineer, politician and minister.
John Nwoono Nasasira is a Ugandan engineer and politician. He was most recently the Minister of Information and Communication Technology in the Cabinet of Uganda, but resigned as an MP in August 2016, citing "ill health." He was appointed to that position on 23 May 2013, replacing Ruhakana Rugunda. Before that, from 27 May 2011 until 23 May 2013, he served as the Chief Government Whip. Earlier, from 1996 until 2011, he served as the Minister of Works and Transportation. He also represents Kazo County, Kiruhura District in the Parliament, a position he has occupied continuously since 1989.
Background and education He was born in Kiruhura District on 1 May 1952. Nasasira holds a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering degree from the University of Nairobi.
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Who is John Nasasira?
Ugandan politician
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John Nasasira was born on 5 January 1952 in Uganda.
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John Nasasira is an engineer, politician and minister.
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John Nasasira is Ugandan.
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