Taban Sharifah Aate
Taban Sharifah Aate | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Template:Country data Uganda |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Title | Member of Parliament for Koboko District |
| Term | 2021–present |
| Political party | National Resistance Movement |
Taban Sharifa Aate is a Ugandan lawmaker serving as the Woman Member of Parliament for Koboko District in the 11th parliament of Uganda. She represents the National Resistance Movement (NRM), the ruling party headed by President Yoweri Museveni.
Early life and education
Aate is a descendant of former Ugandan president Idi Amin Dada, being his granddaughter, and the daughter of Taban Amin, who initiated an insurgency following Amin’s removal but was later pardoned by Museveni’s administration.
Although there have been historical conflicts between the Amin family and Museveni’s government, Aate was awarded a state house scholarship by President Museveni, whom she considers a paternal figure.
She won her parliamentary position on the NRM platform with a total of 44,616 votes, surpassing Ariye Eunice Owinyi, who received 4,937 votes.
Her brother, Taban Idi Amin, has also held a parliamentary seat as an NRM representative for Kibanda county in Kiryandongo District.
Career
Within Uganda’s parliament, Aate is a member of the Committee on Education and Sports.