November 26, 2010
Source: The Jewish Chronicle
http://www.thejc.com/news/world-news/41836/uganda-rabbi-hopes-be-first-jew-parliament
A Ugandan Jew who grew up under Idi Amin is aiming to become the first member of his community to be elected to the country's parliament.
When Ugandans go to the polls in February Rabbi Gershom Sizomu, 41, hopes to be chosen to represent the mostly Muslim area of Bungonkho North, in the city of Mbale.