Maganda Julius Wandera

Julius Wandera Maganda, also Julius Maganda (born 13 August 1971), is a Ugandan politician serving as the Minister of State for Works and Transport (Transport) appointed in May 2026. He was the State Minister for East African Affairs in the Ugandan Cabinet. He was appointed to that position on 6 June 2016, serving there until May 2021.

Early life and education Wandera was born in Busia District the Eastern Region of Uganda, on 13 August 1971. He attended Bulekei Primary School for his elementary schooling. He then studied at Masaba College Busia for his O-Level education. He then completed his A-Level studies at Mbale High School, in Mbale, Mbale District.

He has a Bachelor of Public Administration degree from the Islamic University in Uganda, awarded in 2007, and a Certificate in Legal Practice, from the Law Development Centre, obtained in 2009. His Postgraduate Diploma in Management was awarded by the Uganda Management Institute in 2014.

Career

Before politics From 2000 until 2004, Wandera was a branch manager for DHL Global. For the five years from 2004 until 2009, he worked as the regional manager for an outfit called P80 Nedloyd. From 2010, he serves as the Country Director of Goomag Logistics. In May 2026, he was appointed as the Minister of State for Works and Transport(Transport) replacing Fred Byamukama.

Other consideration In his capacity as the State Minister responsible for the East African Community, he qualifies to serve as an ex-officio member of the East African Legislative Assembly. He was duly sworn in on 31 August 2016.