7 Things You Didn’t know about Barnabas Tinkasimire

Apollo Iragaba
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Barnabas Tinkasimire Biography

Who is Barnabas Tinkasimire?

Barnabas Tinkasimire is a Ugandan politician. He is the Member of Parliament Representative of Buyaga West Constituency in Kagadi District voted under the National Resistance Movement. He is one of the NRM Rebel MPs who voted against removal of the age limit.

Where was Barnabas Tinkasimire born?

Barnabas Tinkasimire was born in Buyaga West Constituency in Kagadi District. This is where he spent his childhood with his parents and siblings starting his elementary education.

What is John Barnabas Tinkasimire’s tribe?

Barnabas Tinkasimire’s tribe is Munyakole from the Banyakole tribe. His name Tinkasimire has origins from Eastern Uganda where he was born by his parents who are Banyankole.

Was John Barnabas Tinkasimire a rebel MP?

Barnabas Tinkasimire was part of the NRM Rebel MPs who opposed the Amendment in the age Bill in 2017. He together with Wilfred Nuwagaba, Muhammad Nsereko, John Baptist Nambeshe, Theodore Ssekikubo and Felix Okot Ogong opposed the Bill that would limit President Museveni to contest in the 2021 General elections.

When did John Barnabas Tinkasimire start his political career?

Barnabas Tinkasimire was first elected Member of Parliament in the 2016 general elections where he contested on the National Resistance Ticket. He was then re-elected in 2021 under the same political party.

What happened to Barnabas Tinkasimire’s wife?

Barnabas Tinkasimire’s wife the late Agnes Ageno died in 2018 from severe injuries sustained from attack by rebels in 2018. The rebels who are unknown attacked her in her house and beat up which led to several injuries which later led to her death while in the hospital.

What is John Barnabas Tinkasimire’s net worth?

Barnabas Tinkasimire has a net worth of 600 million Ugandan shillings with an annual income of 300 million Ugandan shillings in 2021. He is expected to earn over 350 million Ugandan shillings in 2022 earnings from his salary and allowances as a Member of Parliament.

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