Joyce Moriku

Joyce Moriku also known as Joyce Kaducu (born 21 April 1969), is a Ugandan pediatrician, academic and politician. In the 2021–26 cabinet, she is State Minister for Primary education, having succeeded Rosemary Seninde.

Previously she was in the Minister of State for Primary Health Care in the Ugandan Cabinet. She was appointed to that position on 6 June 2016, replacing Sarah Achieng Opendi, who became State Minister for Health, General Duties. She also serves as the elected Member of Parliament for Moyo District Women Representative in the 11th Parliament (2021 to 2026).

Early life and education Dr. Moriku was born in Moyo District, West Nile sub-region, in the Northern Region of Uganda, on 21 April 1969. She attended Laropi Primary School for her elementary education. She studied at Metu Senior Secondary School, in Moyo, for her O-Level education, before she transferred to Sacred Heart Senior Secondary School in Gulu for her A-Level studies. On 6 June 2016, she was appointed State Minister for Primary Health Care.

Personal life She is married to Professor Kaducu an academic at Gulu University.