Mike Mukula facts for kids
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Michael Mukula
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Capt. Mike Mukula, 2024
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| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Citizenship | Uganda |
| Alma mater | Civil Aviation Authority of Uganda (Professional pilot's license) Nkumba University (Master of Business Administration) Latin University of Theology (Honorary Doctorate) (Political and Economic Reforms in Government) Harvard Kennedy School |
| Occupation | Businessman, Aviation, Politician |
| Known for | Business, Aviation, Politics |
| Title | Captain |
| Spouse(s) | Gladys Mukula |
George Michael Mukula, known to many as Mike Mukula, is a well-known Ugandan businessman, politician, and a skilled pilot. He was a representative for Soroti Municipality in the parliament of Uganda for many years, from 1996 to 2016. He owns a large group of 28 companies called the Mukula Group of Companies. He is also an important member of Uganda's main political party, the National Resistance Movement. He currently serves as the Vice Chairman for the Eastern part of Uganda for this party.
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About Mike Mukula: A Ugandan Leader
This section tells you more about Mike Mukula's journey, from his early life and education to his career in politics and business.
Early Life and Learning
Mike Mukula was born in Soroti, a town in the Eastern Region of Uganda, on August 27, 1956. He went to local schools in Uganda when he was younger. Later, he moved to Nairobi, Kenya, to attend the Kenya School of Flying at Wilson Airport.
He continued his pilot training in the United States. From 2000 to 2001, he studied at the IDF Military Colleges, where he learned about Counterterrorism, which is about how to stop terrorism. He also spent time at the Harvard Kennedy School from 2004 to 2005. There, he focused on how governments can make political and economic changes.
In 2005, he earned a Master of Business Administration degree from Nkumba University. This degree helps people learn how to manage businesses. In 2009, he received a special honorary doctorate degree from the Latin University of Theology in Torrance, California, USA. An honorary doctorate is a special award given to someone for their achievements, not for completing a course of study.
His Work as a Leader
In the mid-1990s, Mike Mukula changed his career from flying planes to working in politics. He successfully ran for the Soroti Municipality parliamentary seat in 1996. This means he was chosen by the people of Soroti to represent them in the Ugandan parliament. He was re-elected several times, showing that people trusted him to be their voice.
From 2001 to 2006, he served as the state minister for health. In this role, he helped make important decisions about healthcare for the people of Uganda.
In May 2015, he announced that he would no longer run for elected political positions after March 2016. However, he continues to be an important figure in the National Resistance Movement party. He still serves as the Vice Chairman for the Eastern Region, helping to guide the party's work in that area.
Family Life
Mike Mukula is married and has four children. He is a dedicated member of the National Resistance Movement political party.
