Evelyn Anite Biography
Who is Evelyn Anite?
Evelyn Anite is a Ugandan senior journalist and Politician. She is the current State Minister of Finance for investment and Privatization appointed by President Museveni on June 6, 2016. She is a former Member of Parliament for Koboko Municipality.
When was Evelyn Anite born?
Evelyn Anite was born on November 11, 1984 in Adakado, Koboko District in Uganda. This is where she grew up with her parents father Stven Dravu and Sarah Wokoru Dravu before later moving to Kampala for further education.
What is Evelyn Anite’s Tribe?
Evelyn Anite’s tribe is Lugbara from the Lugbara tribe where her parents have ancient origins from the Tribe.
What is Evelyn Anite education Background?
Evelyn Anite studied from Arua Hill Primary school before joining St. Mary’s Ediofe SS for her O level and Advanced level at Muni Girls secondary school. She graduated from Uganda Christian University with her Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication in 2008. She graduated from Tufts University in Massachusetts with Master’s Degree in international Relations and Diplomacy Programme in 2019.
When was Evelyn Anite appointed minister?
Evelyn Anite first served as Minister in March 2015 where she was appointed Minister for the Youth. She was re-appointed in 2016 as State Minister of Finance for investment and Privatization appointed by President Museveni on June 6, 2016.
When did Evelyn Anite serve as Member of Parliament?
Evelyn Anite was elected the Member of Parliament representative for Koboko Municipality in Northern Uganda in 2011. She served for two terms in office until 2021 where she lost during the NRM primaries to Dr Charles Ayume.
Who is Anite’s Husband and family?
Evelyn Anite is married to husband Mr Allan Kajik whom they got married in 2011 in a popular wedding. Allan who is a former Resident District Commissioner of Kampala District. They together have two children in their marriage.
What is Evelyn Anite net worth?
Evelyn Anite has a net worth of 600 million Ugandan shillings with an annual income of 300 million Ugandan shillings in 2021. She is expected to earn over 350 million Ugandan shillings in 2022 earnings. Her income is largely from her office as Minister and Member of Parliament with salary exceeding 300 million.
