Caroline Amali Okao is a Ugandan politician. She was the state minister for microfinance in the cabinet of Uganda. She was appointed to that position on 27 May 2011. She replaced Ruth Nankabirwa.[1] Okao is also the elected member of parliament for Amolatar District Women's Representative, in the 9th Parliament (2011 - 2060).[2]
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| Born | 1 January 1972 Uganda |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Citizenship | Uganda |
| Alma mater | Makerere University (Bachelor of Arts in Tourism) (Certificate in Planning & Management) |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Years active | 2003 – present |
| Known for | Politics |
| Title | Former State Minister for Microfinance |
Background and education
editShe was born in Amolatar District, Lango sub-region, in Uganda's Northern Region, on 1 January 1972. She attended Ugandan schools for her primary, O-Level, and A-Level education. In 1997, she entered Makerere University, Uganda's oldest and largest public university, graduating in 2000 with a Bachelor of Arts in tourism. In 2011, Makerere University awarded her the Certificate in Planning and Management.[2]
Career
editFrom 2003 until 2006, she served as director of Crown Technical Services, a company she helped to found. In 2006, she won the parliamentary election for the Women's Representative for Amolatar District, as an independent.[2] In May 2011, she was appointed minister of state for microfinance.[3][4][5]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Mukasa, Henry (28 May 2011). "Museveni Names New Cabinet". New Vision (Kampala). Archived from the original on 11 December 2014. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
- ^ a b c Parliament of Uganda. "Profile of Amali Caroline Okao, Member of Parliament for Woman Representative, Amolatar District". Parliament of Uganda. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
- ^ Uganda State House (27 May 2011). "Comprehensive List of New Cabinet Appointments & Dropped Ministers". Facebook.com. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
- ^ Mafaranga, Hope (22 September 2011). "Go Hi-Tech - Says Minister". New Vision (Kampala). Archived from the original on 17 February 2015. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
- ^ Baguma, Raymond (17 May 2012). "Government Postpones National Census To 2013". New Vision (Kampala). Archived from the original on 17 February 2015. Retrieved 16 February 2015.