Abed Bwanika
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Abed Bwanika | |
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| Born | 1 August 1967 |
| Citizenship | Uganda |
| Alma mater | Makerere University (Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine) (Master of Veterinary Science) |
| Occupations | Veterinarian, politician, religious leader |
| Years active | 1987–present |
| Title | President People's Development Party/DP Block |
| Spouse | Gladys Namusuwe[1] |
Abed Bwanika (born 1 August 1967) is a Ugandan veterinarian, politician, and pastor. He is the President of the People's Development Party, an opposition political party in Uganda. He is currently a Member of Parliament for Kimanya-Kabonera constituency under the NUP, the youngest political party led Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu.[2]
Bwanika was born on 1 August 1967 in modern-day Lwengo District.[3] He attended Kimwanyi Primary School, near his parents' home in said area. Later, he studied at Masaka Secondary School for his 'O' level, and at Kigezi High School for his 'A' level. He was admitted to Makerere University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine degree. Later, he earned a Master of Science degree in the same field, also from Makerere.[4]