Beatrice Kiraso
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Beatrice Birungi Kiraso | |
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| Born | Beatrice Birungi Kiraso Kiburara Village, Hakibale Sub-county, Kabarole District, Uganda |
| Other names | Mama Federation |
| Education | Kiburara Primary School; Nyakasura School; Kyebambe Girls’ School |
| Alma mater | Makerere University; Harvard University |
| Occupations | Politician, public administrator, lecturer |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Employer(s) | East African Community; Makerere University |
| Known for | Former Member of Parliament for Kabarole District; Deputy Secretary General of the East African Community; advocacy for East African Federation |
| Title | Deputy Secretary General in Charge of Political Federation |
| Parent | Edison Amooti Rusoke Kiraso |
Beatrice Birungi Kiraso is a Ugandan politician known for her involvement in the political landscape of Uganda and the East African Community (EAC).[1] She has been involved in public service for over two decades as a member of parliament for Kabarole district, the Deputy Secretary General of the East African Community, and as a lecturer at Makerere University [2][3]
Kiraso was born in Kiburara village, Hakibale Sub-county, Kabarole District, Uganda. She is the first of ten children born to the late Edison Amooti Rusoke Kiraso.[4] Her educational journey began at Kiburara Primary School, followed by Nyakasura School for her O-Level and Kyebambe Girls’ School for A-Level. In 1981, she attended Makerere University, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Social Administration in 1984.[4] She also holds a MA in Public Administration and a master's degree in Public Policy Management from Havard University.[5]