About Captain Mukula
Captain George Michael Mukula is a prominent Ugandan politician and businessman, currently serving as the Vice Chairman for the National Resistance Movement in Eastern Uganda. With a rich background in aviation and a commitment to public service, he has dedicated over two decades to representing the interests of his constituents in Parliament.
His leadership journey is marked by significant contributions to Uganda’s development, including his role as a former State Minister for Health and his active participation in peace initiatives across the Rwenzori region. Captain Mukula’s vision for the future emphasizes ethical governance, economic growth, and youth empowerment, making him a pivotal figure in the political landscape of Eastern Uganda.
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Background.
Education.
- Latin University of Theology, USA – Doctorate in Philosophy PhD ( Humanities).
- Israel Military Academy – Counter Terror and Military Strategy, Special Weapon Handling Communication, Command and Control, VIP Protection.
- Harvard University, Kennedy School of Government -FellowPolotica and Economic reforms.
- Nkumba University, Uganda – MBA.ACME School of Aeronautics, Texas, U.S.A
Diploma in Aeronautics, Commercial Pilot’s License (CPL) and Airline Transport Pilot’s License (ATPL) - East African Civil Aviation Academy, Uganda
Private Pilot’s License (PPL), Diploma in Aeronautics, Instrument Rating (I/R) and Instructor’s Rating. - City High School, Uganda
East African Ordinary Certificate of Education. - Teso College Aloet, Uganda.
Achievements.
- He negotiated peace initiatives in the ADF which saw the peaceful return of Charles Wisley Mumbere Iremangoma (King of Rwenzururu Kingdom) and coordinated the return of exiles from Zambia and Kenya.
- He initiated the fight against the Lord Resistance Army (LRA) in Teso sub-region and with other colleagues, formed an auxiliary force; the “Arrow boys,” who fought the LRA out of Teso.
- He successfully moved a motion in Parliament for the disarmament of the Karamojong on 14th March, 2000, a move that has ushered in peace in the East and Northern Uganda from cattle rustling.
- Vice Chairman Committee on National Economy.
Member of the Presidential Economic Advisory Committee (PEC). - Member of Committee on Presidential & Foreign Affairs Committee.
- He has successfully established a conglomerate of companies under FORTUNE GROUP, among which include: Uganda Aviation Academy Ltd, Fortune Energy Ltd, Mahathi Infra (U) Ltd, Mahathi Medical Industries Limited, Rwenzori Shining Star Limited, Fortune Printers Ltd, Voice Media Group (Voice of Teso and Voice of Busoga radio stations), Arrow Security Systems Limited, Uganda Airways Ltd, Speed Bird Forex Bureau Ltd, Asante Waste Management Limited, Asante Agro – Mining Limited Teso Industries Limited, Asante Energy Ltd, Teso Foods Limited Riham Biscuits (U) Ltd, Soroti Hotel, among others.
Career
- He worked as a pilot with a number of international airlines and later as an instructor at East African Civil Aviation Academy, Soroti Uganda.
- In the late 1980s Mike Mukula worked as a personal pilot to President Yoweri Museveni.
- He entered politics in 2001 under the umbrella of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), when he successfully contested for the Soroti Municipality parliamentary seat.
- He served as a Member of Parliament from 1996 to 2006 and from 2011 to 2016.
- He was appointed State Minister for Health (general duties), serving in that position until 2006.
- He is the Patron/Chairman/Member of a number of Associations including; Uganda Air Operator’s Association, Pan African Movement Chapter, Uganda Motor Sport Africa Club, Uganda Tourists Association, Burundi Peace Initiative, Uganda Motor Club, Automobile Association of Uganda, Uganda Rwanda Friendship Association, Uganda Importers and Trade Association, Uganda Scouts Association, Butabika Hospital Management Board, Riham Biscuits Uganda Ltd.