Age, Biography and Wiki
Maria Mutagamba was born on 5 September, 1952 in Uganda, is a Ugandan politician and economist. Discover Maria Mutagamba'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 64 years old?
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| Occupation |
Economist & politician |
| Age |
64 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo |
| Born |
5 September, 1952 |
| Birthday |
5 September |
| Birthplace |
Uganda |
| Date of death |
24 June, 2017 |
| Died Place |
Kampala, Uganda |
| Nationality |
Uganda
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She is a member of famous Economist with the age 64 years old group.
Maria Mutagamba Height, Weight & Measurements
At 64 years old, Maria Mutagamba height not available right now. We will update Maria Mutagamba's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Maria Mutagamba's Husband?
Her husband is Tarsis Matthew Mutagamba
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Husband |
Tarsis Matthew Mutagamba |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Maria Mutagamba Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Maria Mutagamba worth at the age of 64 years old? Maria Mutagamba’s income source is mostly from being a successful Economist. She is from Uganda. We have estimated Maria Mutagamba'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 |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Economist |
Maria Mutagamba Social Network
Timeline
Maria Emily Lubega Mutagamba (5 September 1952 – 24 June 2017) was a Ugandan economist and politician.
Mutagamba was born in Rakai District on 5 September 1952.
She studied at St. Aloysius Senior Secondary School in Bwanda, Kalungu District for her O-Level studies (1967–1970).
She then attended Mount Saint Mary's College Namagunga in Mukono District for her A-Level education (1971–1972).
She attended Makerere University from 1973 until 1976, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in economics.
Mutagamba served as a banking officer with the Bank of Uganda from 1976 to 1980 and was a director of the bank from 1991 until 1999.
She also held a Diploma in computer programming from the ICL Computer School in Nairobi, Kenya, obtained in 1980, and a certificate in executive leadership from the John F. Kennedy School of Government in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, obtained in 1997.
She was married to Tarsis Matthew Mutagamba who worked for the Bank of Uganda for 17 years until his retirement in 1980.
He was the first African chief accountant at the bank.
She was a Constituent Assembly delegate between 1994 and 1995.
In 1999–2000, she was the deputy secretary general of the Democratic Party of Uganda.
In 2000, she was appointed minister of state for water resources and later in 2006 was appointed minister of water and the environment, a position she held until 2012.
She also served as the elected member of Parliament for Rakai District Women's Representative from 2001 until 2016.
She was the President of the African Ministers' Council on Water from 2004 to 2012 and coordinator of the Global Women Leaders Forum for Water and Sanitation from 2005 to 2012.
She also was vice chairperson of the United Nations Task Force on Integrated Water Resource Management.
She was known for her works for the cause of water-related issues and the Global Water Harvesting Network.
Tarsis died from heart failure on 2 January 2004 at the age of 70.
He was survived by 16 children.
She also revived the Miss Tourism Uganda beauty pageant that had started in 2010.
From 2011 to 2012, she was the minister of water and environment.
She was the minister of tourism, wildlife and antiquities in the Ugandan Cabinet from 15 August 2012 until 6 June 2016.
Mutagamba served as minister of tourism, wildlife and antiquities from 15 August 2012 until being replaced on 6 June 2016 by Ephraim Kamuntu.
While she was minister, she was known for promoting a popular Ugandan egg, vegetable, and chapati wrap known as Rolex.
In 2013, she was presented with an honorary doctorate in law by McMaster University in Canada.
She quit active politics in 2016 because of her deteriorating health.
Mutagamba died on 24 June 2017 at Case Medical Centre in Kampala from complications of liver cancer, although she also suffered from gallstones.
She was admitted to hospital three weeks before her death.
She was buried on 28 June 2017 at Gamba village, Kakuuto Subcounty in Rakai District.
The burial was officiated by John Baptist Kaggwa, the bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Masaka.
