Joy Ruth Acheng
Joy Ruth Acheng | |
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| Uganda Ambassador to The Bahamas | |
| In office 17 June 2024 – present | |
| Uganda Ambassador to Canada | |
| In office 2017–2024 | |
| Member of the Uganda Parliament for Kole District | |
| In office 2011–2016 | |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Uganda People's Congress |
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Joy Ruth Acheng is a Ugandan diplomat, Ambassador and High Commissioner to Ottawa, Canada as of 12 September 2017.[1][2][3][4][needs update] She is a member of the Uganda People's Congress and was elected to the 9th Parliament of Uganda as such in 2011.[5]
Early life and education
[edit]Acheng was born to Ejang Margaret Obia.[6] She holds a Masters in Management Studies, a Bachelor of Education and Certificate in Administrative Law.[5]
Career
[edit]Acheng served as Kole District Woman Member of Parliament in the 9th Parliament of Uganda (2011–2016). She was appointed minister of state for Fisheries by Yoweri Kaguta Museveni President Museveni but he later revoked the appointment.[7] She was a member of the Physical Infrastructure and HIV/Aids committee in the 9th Parliament of Uganda from 2011 to 2016.[5]
She was Uganda's High Commissioner and Ambassador to Canada 12 September 2017.[1][3][8]
Controversy
[edit]In August 2024, The Canadian government declared Acheng persona non grata for allegedly engaging in uncouth behaviour and deported her.[8] She currently is the head mission in the Commonwealth of The Bahamas.[9]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "Acheng looks to closer ties with Uganda as she is reconfirmed Amb to Canada". Nile Post. 2021-12-15. Retrieved 2022-04-03.
- ^ Katungulu, Amon (2021-12-16). "Uganda: Acheng Looks to Closer Ties With Uganda As She Is Reconfirmed Amb to Canada". allAfrica.com. Retrieved 2022-04-03.
- ^ a b "Ugandan envoy to Canada speaks out on embassy fight". Monitor. 2020-07-19. Retrieved 2022-04-03.
- ^ "Staff". ottawa.mofa.go.ug. Retrieved 2022-04-03.
- ^ a b c "Kole Woman MP seat race gains momentum". Monitor. 2021-02-02. Retrieved 2025-03-22.
- ^ Okello, Dickens H. (2020-04-06). "Kole RDC Beats, Injures Ambassador's Mother". ChimpReports. Retrieved 2025-03-22.
- ^ "Residents protest revocation of Acheng's appointment". Monitor. 2021-01-16. Retrieved 2025-03-22.
- ^ a b "Canada to deport Ugandan ambassador Acheng". New Vision. Retrieved 2025-03-22.
- ^ Reporter, Our (2024-06-18). "President Museveni Deploys Amb. JR Aceng to Head New Mission in the Bahamas; Plot to Deepen Economic Ties". The NileTimes. Retrieved 2025-03-22.