Hon. John Mulimba is the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs in charge of Regional Affairs, a position he has held since July 2021. He was born on 25th July 1972 in Butongi, Bulumbi Busia District.

He is an all-round politician with a background in business management, social development, marketing, human resource management, health and family education among other things. 

He was a member of the Board of Directors of the National Governmental Organization Bureau between 2018 and 2020, Member of the Busitema University Council between 2016-2020.  In 2011-2016 he represented the people of Samia-Bugwe County North in the 9th Parliament of Uganda. While in the 9th Parliament he was a member on several committees including COSASE and Trade, Cooperatives and Industry. 

Hon. Mulimba was also a Councilor for Bulumbi Sub- County in Busia District between 2001 and 2010. He also served as the National Resistance Movement Chairman for Busia District between 1997 and 2001. He is also a managing Director of Society Empowerment Network. Currently he is a member of the 11th Parliament of Uganda still representing the people of Samia Bugwe County North.

Hon. John Mulimba is passionate about change management, accomplishing tasks in time, transformation and development while ensuring quality work. He personally has a strong desire to excel and achieve organizational growth. He is decisive, likes engaging for impact and promotes proactivity. He is a great risk taker and loves teamwork. 

In his free time, he loves to write, read, interacting with people, enjoys sports and adventure