Balaam Barugahara

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Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi
State minister for gender, labour and social development
Assumed office
21 March 2024
PresidentYoweri Museveni
Preceded bySarah Mateke Nyirabashitsi
Personal details
Born (1979-07-28) 28 July 1979
Mbarara Hospital, Mbarara, Uganda
CitizenshipUganda
Political partyNational Resistance Movement
Children
  • Benta karuhanga Abwooli
  • Bevan Brennan Kamukama Akiiki
  • Biden Kamusiime Amooti
Alma mater
OccupationPolitician, Investor, Events Organiser Farmer & Rancher
Known forPolitics
Minister of State for Youths and Children Affairs

Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi commonly known as Balaam (born 28 July 1979) is a Ugandan politician, business man, music and events promoter. He is the state minister for gender, labour, and social development in charge of children and youth affairs appointed by the President Yoweri Museveni.

Balaam is also the CEO of Balaam group of companies, a conglomerate operating in Uganda and South Sudan and his investments are mainly in the areas of entertainments, broadcasting, real estate, manufacturing, hotels, and resorts.