Fred Omach
Fred Omach | |
|---|---|
| Born | 16 April 1953 |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Citizenship | Uganda |
| Alma mater | Makerere University (Bachelor of Arts in Economics & Social Administration) |
| Occupation | Banker & Politician |
| Years active | 1978 — present |
| Known for | Politics |
| Title | State Minister for Finance (General Duties) |
Fred Mandir Jachan Omach, commonly known as Fred Omach is a Ugandan banker and politician. He is the current chairman of the board of directors at Uganda National Roads Authority, since 14 March 2017.[1]
He previously served as State Minister for Finance (General Duties) in the Ugandan Cabinet. He was appointed to this position in 2006.[2][3] In the cabinet reshuffle of 16 February 2009,[4] and that of 27 May 2011,[5] he retained his cabinet post.
He also served as the elected Member of Parliament (MP), for "Jonam County", Nebbi District from 2001 until 2016.[6]
Background and education
[edit]He was born in Nebbi District on 16 April 1953. Fred Omach attended St. Aloysius College Nyapea, in present-day Zombo District, for his O-Level studies. He then attended Lango College in Lira for his A-Level studies, graduating in 1973. He entered Makerere University, the oldest university in East Africa in 1974, graduating in 1977 with the degree of Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Social Administration.[6]
Career
[edit]After graduating from Makerere University, he was hired as a Personnel Officer, by the Uganda Ministry of Public Service, in 1978. In 1979 he joined the now defunct Uganda Commercial Bank (UCB), the largest commercial bank in Uganda at that time. He rose through the ranks until he attained the rank of General Manager, at UCB.[6]
He retired from banking and entered elective politics in 2001. That year, Omach successfully contested for the parliamentary seat of "Jonam County", Nebbi District. He was re-elected continuously since then, until he lost the seat in 2016.[6][7]
In March 2017, he was appointed chairman of the seven-person board of directors at UNRA, the national roads authority in Uganda. His term runs until March 2020.[8]
Personal details
[edit]Fred Omach is married. He has particular interest in Bible study, playing golf and reading.[6]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Vision Reporter (14 March 2017). "Former Minister Omach Is New UNRA Boss". New Vision. Kampala. Retrieved 25 March 2019.
- ^ Mukasa, Henry (2 June 2006). "Cabinet Ministries Allocated". New Vision. Kampala. Archived from the original (Archived from the original on 11 December 2014) on 11 December 2014. Retrieved 25 March 2019.
- ^ Tororo District (25 October 2006). "Tororo District Data Base: Uganda's Cabinet Chart 2006—2011". Tororo, Eastern Region, Uganda: Tororo District Government. Retrieved 25 March 2019.
- ^ Newvision Archive (18 February 2009). "Full Cabinet List As At 18 February 2009". New Vision. Archived from the original (Archived from the original on 13 February 2015) on 13 February 2015. Retrieved 25 March 2019.
- ^ Uganda State House (25 March 2019). "Comprehensive List of New Cabinet Appointments & Dropped Ministers". Facebook.com. Retrieved 16 February 2015.
- ^ a b c d e Denzel Shantel (26 April 2015). "Meet Fred Omach, The Pillar Of Nebbi District". Kampala: Showbiz Uganda. Retrieved 25 March 2019.
- ^ Edward Ssekika, and Lawrence Misege (22 February 2016). "Big Names Fall In NRM, Opposition". The Observer (Uganda). Kampala. Retrieved 25 March 2018.
- ^ Mafabi, David (15 March 2017). "Ex-minister Omach to head UNRA board". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 25 March 2019.