5 Notable alumni of Uganda Martyrs University
Updated: May 10, 2026 EliteDegrees
Uganda Martyrs University is ranked #5,474 in the world and #8 in Uganda by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 5 notable alumni from Uganda Martyrs University sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff. Many individuals affiliated with Uganda Martyrs University won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Sam Byibesho
1964-. (aged 62)
politician
Sam Byibesho is a Ugandan politician who serves as a member of Parliament of Uganda for Kisoro Municipality. He is a member of the ruling party, the National Resistance Movement (NRM).
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2. Betty Nambooze
1969-. (aged 57)
lawyer
politician
journalist
Betty Nambooze Bakireke, commonly known as Betty Nambooze is a Ugandan journalist and politician. She serves as the Member of Parliament representing Mukono Municipality, Mukono District
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3. Lucy Akello
1980-. (aged 46)
social worker
politician
Lucy Akello is a Ugandan social worker and politician, who served as the member of parliament for the Amuru District Women's Constituency in the 10th Parliament (2016 to 2021). She was elected back to the eleventh Parliament representing Amuru District under FDC political party. She is a member of the opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), and she serves as...
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4. Robinah Nabbanja
1969-. (aged 57)
teacher
politician
Robinah Nabbanja is a Ugandan educator and politician. She is the first female and current Prime Minister of Uganda. She was formally confirmed by the Parliament on 21 June 2021 replacing Ruhakana Rugunda, who was then appointed to the post of Envoy for Special Duties In The Office Of The President of Uganda. Born to the late John kayiira who...
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5. Musa Ecweru
1964-. (aged 62)
accountant
politician
Musa Francis Ecweru, is an accountant and politician in Uganda, the third-largest economy in the East African Community. He is the current Minister of State for Works and Transport (Works) in the Ugandan Cabinet where he previously served as the State Minister for Relief and Disaster Preparedness since 1 June 2006 In the cabinet reshuffles of 16 February 2009, 27...
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