14 Facts About Daniel Kidega

Daniel Fred Kidega is a Ugandan politician and former Speaker of the East African Legislative Assembly, in office from December 2014 until June 2017.

Daniel Kidega was born at St Mary's Hospital Lacor, in Gulu City on 10 December 1973.

Daniel Kidega attended Christ the King Demonstration School in Gulu for his elementary schooling.

Daniel Kidega transferred to Ntare School in Mbarara for his high school education.

Daniel Kidega studied at Kyambogo University, at that time called Kyambogo Polytechnic.

Daniel Kidega graduated from Kyambogo with a Diploma in Biochemistry.

Daniel Kidega then joined Uganda Christian University in Mukono, graduating with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree.

Daniel Kidega worked as the Private Secretary to the Vice President of Uganda from 2000 to 2001.

Daniel Fred Kidega was a member of President Museveni's national campaign taskforce in 2001.

Daniel Kidega served as a Member of Parliament in the Seventh Parliament from 2001 until 2006, as a National Youth Representative.

Daniel Kidega is a member of the National Executive Council, the highest organ of the ruling National Resistance Movement political party.

Daniel Kidega was a member of President Museveni's national campaign team in 2011.

Daniel Kidega was first elected to the EALA in 2007 and was re-elected for a second term in 2012.

Daniel Kidega served the remainder of his predecessor's term until June 2017.