Age, Biography and Wiki
Betty Amongi was born on 15 November, 1975 in Oyam District, Uganda, is a Ugandan politician. Discover Betty Amongi's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 48 years old?
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| Occupation |
Politician |
| Age |
48 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio |
| Born |
15 November 1975 |
| Birthday |
15 November |
| Birthplace |
Oyam District, Uganda |
| Nationality |
Uganda
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She is a member of famous Politician with the age 48 years old group.
Betty Amongi Height, Weight & Measurements
At 48 years old, Betty Amongi height not available right now. We will update Betty Amongi's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Betty Amongi's Husband?
Her husband is Jimmy Akena (m. 2013)
| Family |
| Parents |
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| Husband |
Jimmy Akena (m. 2013) |
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Betty Amongi Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Betty Amongi worth at the age of 48 years old? Betty Amongi’s income source is mostly from being a successful Politician. She is from Uganda. We have estimated Betty Amongi's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Politician |
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Timeline
Betty Amongi Akena, (née Betty Amongi Ongom), but commonly known as Betty Amongi, is a Ugandan politician.
She is the Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development in the Cabinet of Uganda, as of 9 June 2021.
Betty Amongi was born in Oyam District, Lango sub-region, in the Northern Region of Uganda, on 15 November 1975.
In 1996, she entered Makerere University, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in political science and public administration.
Betty Amongi was first elected to parliament in 2001 as the woman member of parliament for Oyam district and was re-elected in 2006 before being elected as the woman member for parliament for Oyam South in 2011 and 2016.
Later in 2009, she was awarded a Master of Arts in International relations and Diplomatic studies.
On 6 April 2013, Betty Amongi married Jimmy Akena, the member of Parliament for Lira Municipality and president of the opposition Uganda People's Congress.
Jimmy Akena is the son of Milton Obote, the two-time former Prime Minister and President of Uganda.
The traditional marriage took place in Minakulu sub-county, Oyam District and was attended by 32 members of parliament.
President Yoweri Museveni, a friend of the couple, also attended the wedding.
Previously, she served as the Cabinet Minister of Kampala Capital City and before that, from 6 June 2016 until 14 December 2019, she served as the Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development in Uganda's cabinet.
She is also the incumbent member of parliament representing the Oyam South Constituency in the 11th Parliament (2021 to 2026).
In a surprise move following the 20 February 2016 presidential and parliamentary elections, President Yoweri Museveni of the ruling National Resistance Movement political party, named her Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, despite her affiliation to the opposition Uganda People's Congress.
In a cabinet reshuffle on 14 December 2019, she was named cabinet minister of Kampala Capital City, switching dockets with Beti Kamya-Turwomwe, who took over at Lands, Housing and Urban Development.
In June 2021, Amongi was appointed Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development in the new cabinet.
