Aggrey Awori
Ugandan economist and politician (1939–2021) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Aggrey Siryoyi Awori (23 February 1939 – 5 July 2021) was a Ugandan economist, politician and Olympic hurdler, who served as Minister for Information and Communications Technology in the Cabinet of Uganda from 16 February 2009 to 27 May 2011.[1] Prior to that, he represented Samia-Bugwe North, Busia District in the Ugandan Parliament from 2001 until 2006. Awori was an outspoken opposition member of parliament for the Uganda People's Congress (UPC) political party. In 2007, he abandoned the UPC and joined the ruling National Resistance Movement.[2]
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Aggrey Awori | |
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Born | (1939-02-23)23 February 1939 Uganda |
Died | 5 July 2021 (2021-07-06) (aged 82) |
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Occupation(s) | Economist, politician |
Years active | 1967–2011 |
Known for | Politics |
Spouse | Thelma Awori |
Relatives | Moody Awori (brother) Susan Wakhungu-Githuku (niece) Judi Wakhungu (niece) |
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