Norbert Mao | |
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![]() Mao in 2017 | |
Born | Uganda | 12 March 1967
Nationality | Ugandan |
Citizenship | Uganda |
Alma mater | Makerere University (Bachelor of Laws) Law Development Centre (Diploma in Legal Practice) Yale University (International Fellowship) |
Occupation(s) | Lawyer and politician |
Years active | 1996–present |
Known for | Politics |
Spouse(s) | Naomi Achieng (2003-2019) Beatrice Kayanja (2024-present) |
Norbert Mao is a Ugandan political activist and lawyer. He has been president of the Democratic Party since 2010,[1] three time presidential candidate and served as the Local Council 5 chairman for Gulu District. He is the current minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs in the Ugandan government,[2] an office he assumed on 21 July 2022. He was appointed to this position by Yoweri Museveni, the president of the Republic of Uganda.[3][2] The appointment drew immense criticism from the Democratic Party, an opposition party he is currently serving as president.[2] It was seen as a move by President Museveni to tame the Party and clip its wings to criticize his government.