Agnes Nandutu

Agnes Nandutu
Born
EducationBumwali primary school
Bbulo girls secondary
Blucheke secondary school
Alma materInstitute of Journalism and Media studies
Occupation(s)Politician, journalist
Known forjournalism
Political partyIndependent

Agnes Nandutu is a Ugandan journalist, politician and Minister in charge of Karamoja.[1] In 2020 she participated in the National Resistance Movement Party primaries[2] which she lost to incumbent Woman MP Justin Khainza,[3][4] and in the 2021 general election, running as an independent, she was elected Women's Representative for Bududa District.[5][6][7][8]

  1. ^ Mwarua, Douglas (2021-01-16). "Journalists Joel Ssenyonyi, Agnes Nandutu and 3 others elected to parliament". Tuko.co.ke - Kenya news. Retrieved 2021-04-02.
  2. ^ Masaba, Isaac (2020-07-24). "NTV Uganda's Agnes Nandutu picks NRM nomination forms for Bududa Woman MP seat". The Pearl Times. Retrieved 2021-04-02.
  3. ^ "NRM's Agnes Nandutu says the poor can no longer win elections in Uganda". Matooke Republic. 2020-09-21. Retrieved 2021-04-02.
  4. ^ "NTV journalist Agnes Nandutu picks NRM nomination forms". Eagle Online. 2020-07-24. Retrieved 2021-04-02.
  5. ^ Godfrey Lugaaju (18 January 2021). "Four journalists set to grace the 11th parliament". PML Daily. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
  6. ^ "How Agnes Nandutu used journalism to build a career in politics". Watchdog Uganda. 2021-01-24. Retrieved 2021-04-02.
  7. ^ Updates, Grapevine (2021-01-21). "How Journalist Agnes Nandutu Rose From 4th Spot In NRM Primaries To Claim 1st Position In Finals: The Incoming Bududa Woman MP's 'Spirits' Aided Her To Beat Her Opponent Point-Blank!". Grapevine News. Retrieved 2021-04-02.
  8. ^ "From Newsroom to House Floor: How Journalists Performed in Last Week's Elections". ChimpReports. 2021-01-19. Retrieved 2021-04-02.