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Ugandan lawyer and politician (born 1953)

Miria Rukoza Koburunga Matembe is a Ugandan lawyer, politician, gender equality advocate and a senior citizen.^[1]

In June 2006, she became a Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellow with the National Endowment for Democracy.^[2]

Early life

Matembe was born on 28 August 1953 in Bwizibwera, Kashaari, Mbarara to Samwiri Rukoza and Eseza Kajwengye.

She is the fourth-born of nine children (five boys and four girls).^[3]

Education

Matembe attended Rutooma Primary School, after which she proceeded to Bweranyangi Girls’ Senior Secondary School for her O-Level studies. She continued to Namasagali College for her A-Level studies.^[4]

Matembe obtained a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from Makerere University and, later, a Master of Laws (LLM) degree from the University of Warwick.^[5]

Career

Matembe began her career as a State Attorney in the Department of Public Prosecutions at the