apolo robin nsibambi (25 october 1940 – 28 may 2019) was a ugandan academic and politician. he served as the 8th prime minister of uganda from 5 april 1999 until 24 may 2011. he was a member of the national resistance movement. before becoming prime minister, he served as minister of public service (1996–1998) and minister of education and sports (1998–1999). he was also the chancellor of makerere university from 2003 to 2007.