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Leader of Opposition in the Ugandan Parliament From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Joel Besekezi Ssenyonyi (born 20 December 1986) is a Ugandan journalist, lawyer and politician. He is the member of parliament for the Nakawa West constituency in Kampala[1][2][3] and the leader of opposition in the Ugandan Parliament, a position that was previously held by fellow member of parliament Mathias Mpuga Nsamba.[4] He also serves as the Spokesperson of the National Unity Platform.[3]
Joel Besekezi Ssenyonyi | |
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Leader of the Opposition | |
Assumed office 9 January 2024 | |
President | Yoweri Museveni |
Preceded by | Mathias Mpuuga |
Member of Parliament for Nakawa West | |
Assumed office 24 May 2021 | |
Preceded by | Michael Kabaziguruka |
Personal details | |
Born | 20 December 1986 |
Political party | National Unity Platform |
Spouse |
Febress Nagawa (m. 2020) |
Children | 1 |
Education | Makerere University (BS) |
Ssenyonyi was elected as the NUP parliamentary candidate for the Nakawa West seat in the 2021 Ugandan general election.[5] He won the seat after defeating the National Resistance Movement's Margret Zziwa Nantongo.[1][2]
He was appointed the Leader of Opposition in Parliament on 22 December 2023[6] and assumed office on 9 January 2024.[7]
Joel Ssenyonyi is married to Febress Nagawa. The couple wedded in 2020 and have two children, a daughter and a son.[8][9]
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