JAMES BOLIBA BABA

I have spent most of my adult life in the diplomatic service of Uganda. For 33 years I have worked in diverse countries ranging from Democratic Republic of Congo then called Zaire to Denmark and the People’s China between 1973-1986. My last postings were to the UN in New York as Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative from 1991-94 and lastly, as Ambassador to Japan, from 2001-2005 where I retired from. I promoted Uganda, made it known and appreciated, wherever I served.

In 2006, I joined elective politics and was elected Member of Parliament representing Koboko County. That same year, I was appointed Minister of State, Office of the Vice President. Again in 2011, I was appointed Minister of State for Internal Affairs and held the position until June 2016. In 2016 I was re-elected Member of Parliament representing Koboko County. I have come to find out that politics is perhaps one of the most demanding and engaging tasks of our time.

My greatest interest and overriding ambition remains serving people and promoting good relations and friendship among people. This I believe is the spirit upon which Ashinaga was founded.