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Mayanja Kyompitira Sebalu

b. 1931

First Finance Minister for Uganda

Finance minister
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About Mayanja Kyompitira Sebalu

Born 1931. Mayanja Kyompitira Sebalu is an Ugandan finance minister.

Mayanja Kyompitira Sebalu (born 1931 at Nagalama, Kyagwe North East, Mukono District) is a Ugandan lawyer and politician. In 1961, Sebalu served under Benedicto Kiwanuka as the first finance minister of the country.

Biography He was educated at Namilyango College, then went on to study in India at Punjab University, Calcutta University, and Delhi University, where he acquired degrees in economics (1956) and law (1958). After being defeated in the hotly contested 1962 Ugandan general election, Sebalu lost his seat in cabinet and his private legal practice after Independence.

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Important facts

Born
9 February 1931, Naggalama Church of Uganda Primary School
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Finance minister
Nationality
Uganda
Education
University of Delhi, University of Calcutta, Makerere University, Panjab University
Employers
Government

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Mayanja Kyompitira Sebalu?

First Finance Minister for Uganda

When was Mayanja Kyompitira Sebalu born?

Mayanja Kyompitira Sebalu was born on 9 February 1931 in Naggalama Church of Uganda Primary School.

What is Mayanja Kyompitira Sebalu's occupation?

Mayanja Kyompitira Sebalu is a finance minister.

What nationality is Mayanja Kyompitira Sebalu?

Mayanja Kyompitira Sebalu is Ugandan.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Mayanja Kyompitira Sebalu

· Wikidata: Q120246375

· DBpedia: Mayanja Kyompitira Sebalu

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