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Milly Babalanda
Born (1970-12-05) 5 December 1970 (age 53)
NationalityUgandan
CitizenshipUganda
OccupationMinister for Presidency
Years active2021-present

Hon. Babirye Milly Babalanda (born 5 December 1970)[1][2] is a Ugandan politician. She became Minister of the Presidency in the Cabinet of Uganda under President Yoweri Museveni in June 2021.[3] She is reportedly one of the president's most influential ministers.[4] In September 2023, she received an award from the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) for her contribution towards the fight against HIV/AIDS in Uganda.[5]

Background and education

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She was born in Nalinaibi village in Kamuli district to Sosani Magunda and Namuwaya Ruth.[2][6] She sat her Primary Leaving Examinations(PLE) in 1985 and joined Busoga High School for secondary education.After completing Senior Four in 1989 where she did not perform well,she became a village political mobilizer for politicians from her sub-county like the Rt Honorable Rebecca Kadaga.[1]She went back to school and re-sat Senior Four in 2017 and then sat for her A'level in 2019 due to the need for academic qualifications for being a Senior Presidential Advisor.[7][8]

Political career

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She was appointed the Deputy RDC Busia in 2014 by the President of Uganda.She later became the Assistant Head of the NRM National Chairman's office at Mbuya headed by Honorable Molly Nawe Kamukama. After the 2016 national elections,the President appointed her as a Senior Presidential Advisor on Political Affairs and head of the NRM National Chairman's office where she served up until her current position.[1]

Personal life

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Babalanda is a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and her husband, Samuel Babalanda, is a pastor.[2][6] They have two biological children.[6]

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Who Is Milly Babalanda? From Humble Village Girl To Minister, New Minister For Presidency Narrates Her Journey…". Grapevine News. June 10, 2021. Retrieved December 5, 2021.
  2. ^ a b c "KAGEYI LUKKA: Count Down 2026: Budiope West, your daughter Milly Babalanda is ready". Watchdog Uganda. Retrieved June 10, 2024.
  3. ^ Admin, NP (June 15, 2021). "Parliament finally clears Milly Babalanda as new Minister for Presidency". Nile Post. Retrieved December 5, 2021.
  4. ^ Reporter, Pearl Times (July 12, 2021). "Here's what makes Milly Babirye Babalanda one of the most powerful, influential Museveni ministers". The Pearl Times. Retrieved December 5, 2021.
  5. ^ "Minister Babalanda receives medal for championing HIV/AIDS fight in Uganda". The Independent. September 17, 2023. Retrieved November 1, 2023.
  6. ^ a b c Reporter, Express (July 10, 2021). "Who Is Milly Babalanda? Here is the Biography of New Minister For Presidency". Daily Express. Retrieved June 9, 2024.
  7. ^ Writer, Secondopinion (June 13, 2021). "Milly Babirye Babalanda! Minister For Presidency At A Glance". THE SECOND OPINION. Retrieved April 1, 2024.
  8. ^ "Museveni secretary explains inconsistencies in appointed minister Babalanda's names". Monitor. June 15, 2021. Retrieved April 1, 2024.


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