Balaam Barugahara
"DR" Balaam Barugahara Ateenyi | |
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| State minister for gender, labour and social development | |
| Assumed office 21 March 2024 | |
| President | Yoweri Museveni |
| Preceded by | Sarah Mateke Nyirabashitsi |
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| Born | 28 July 1979 Mbarara Hospital, Mbarara, Uganda |
| Citizenship | Uganda |
| Political party | National Resistance Movement |
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| Occupation | Politician, Investor, Events Organiser Farmer & Rancher |
| Known for | Politics 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.