About Rosemary Kerwegi
Lived 1951 – 2001 (aged 50). Rosemary Kerwegi was an Ugandan educator, politician and civil servant.
Rosemary Kerwegi (1951 – 5 May 2001) was a Ugandan educator, legislator and Woman Member of Parliament for Apac District in Uganda's sixth Parliament (1996–2001).
Background and education According to her eulogy given at a Parliamentary sitting in May 2001, Kerwegi was born to Obadia Oryam, a civil servant and Alice Achieng.
She attended Tororo Girls School between 1965 and 1971. She later attended Institute of Teacher Education, Kyambogo and later the University of Reading in the United Kingdom where she "specialised in counselling and guidance".
She served on Parliament's Committees of Appointments and Social Services The cause of death was given as "pneumonia and respiratory failure"
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Who was Rosemary Kerwegi?
Ugandan educator and legislator
When was Rosemary Kerwegi born?
Rosemary Kerwegi was born on 1 January 1951.
When did Rosemary Kerwegi die?
Rosemary Kerwegi died on 5 May 2001.
What was Rosemary Kerwegi's occupation?
Rosemary Kerwegi was an educator, politician and civil servant.
What nationality was Rosemary Kerwegi?
Rosemary Kerwegi was Ugandan.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Rosemary Kerwegi. https://biography.guide/rosemary-kerwegi/
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