Gerald Karuhanga

Gerald Karuhanga (b. 14 July 1982) is a Ugandan lawyer and politician. He is a member of the Parliament of Uganda representing Ntungamo Municipality. He became a member of the 12th parliament on an independent ticket, although is he is a member of Alliance for National Transformation (ANT).[1][2]

Early life

Karuhanga was born to Jacob Kafureeka Jaka Jex in Itojo in Ntungamo District in 1982. He attended Kitunga Boarding Primary School and Kitabi seminary for his O'level education. At Kitabi he served as deputy head prefect. For his A'level, Karuhanga went to St. Mary's College Kisubi.[3]

He enrolled at Makerere University where he earned a bachelors degree in law, graduating in 2008. In 2009 he acquired a certificate in legal practice from Law Development Center (LDC). He holds a certificate of Emerging Leaders from Harvard University.

Career

While at Makerere, Karuhanga served as Guild president, a position he won on the FDC ticket in 2006. In March 2011 Karuhanga was elected to the parliament of Uganda as a youth representative. He served as the vice chairperson of the Public accounts committee (PAC). He also served as chairman of the parliamentary and corruption forum and African parliament network against corruption (APNAC) Uganda chapter.

He represents Ntungamo municipality in the 12th Parliament of Uganda.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Meet Gerald Karuhanga MP of Ntungamo". Uganda Multimedia News & Information. 2018-08-28. Retrieved 2026-05-24.
  2. ↑ Naimanye, Andrew Victor. "ANT's Karuhanga on Independent Decision: Voters Asked I Come in a Different Package". Nilepost News. Retrieved 2026-05-24.
  3. ↑ "He escaped and was thought dead for a week". Monitor. 2021-01-09. Retrieved 2026-05-24.
  4. ↑ Corps, Chimp (2025-10-23). "ANT's Gerald Karuhanga Nominated on Independent Ticket". ChimpReports. Retrieved 2026-05-24.