About Joy Ruth Acheng
Born 1977. Joy Ruth Acheng is an Ugandan and Canadian politician, diplomat and ambassador.
Joy Ruth Acheng is a Ugandan diplomat, Ambassador and High Commissioner to Ottawa, Canada as of 12 September 2017. She is a member of the Uganda People's Congress and was elected to the 9th Parliament of Uganda as such in 2011. She holds a Masters in Management Studies, a Bachelor of Education and Certificate in Administrative Law.
Career Acheng served as Kole District Woman Member of Parliament in the 9th Parliament of Uganda (2011–2016). She was appointed minister of state for Fisheries by Yoweri Kaguta Museveni President Museveni but he later revoked the appointment. She was a member of the Physical Infrastructure and HIV/Aids committee in the 9th Parliament of Uganda from 2011 to 2016.
Controversy In August 2024, The Canadian government declared Acheng persona non grata for allegedly engaging in uncouth behaviour and deported her.
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Ugandan politician and diplomat
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Joy Ruth Acheng is a politician, diplomat and ambassador.
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