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 MP Mathias Mpuga Nsamba.[4] He also serves as the Spokesperson of the National Unity Platform.[3]
Joel Besekezi Ssenyonyi | |
|---|---|
| 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) |
Politics edit
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]
Personal life edit
Joel Ssenyonyi is married to Febress Nagawa. The couple wedded in 2020 and have two children, a daughter and a son.[8][9]
References edit
- ^ a b Mwarua, Douglas (16 January 2021). "Journalists Joel Ssenyonyi, Agnes Nandutu and 3 others elected to parliament". Tuko.co.ke - Kenya news. Retrieved 12 February 2021.
- ^ a b "Uganda elections: Museveni wins, Bobi Wine the rising power in parliament". The Africa Report.com. 17 January 2021. Retrieved 12 February 2021.
- ^ a b "NUP begins search for Leader of Opposition in Parliament". Daily Monitor. 27 January 2021. Retrieved 12 February 2021.
- ^ Independent, The (22 December 2023). "Bobi Wine drops Mpuuga, names Joel Ssenyonyi as LOP". The Independent Uganda. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
- ^ Independent, The (15 October 2020). "Ssenyonyi, Zziwa nominated for Nakawa west MP seat". The Independent Uganda. Retrieved 12 February 2021.
- ^ Independent, The (22 December 2023). "Bobi Wine drops Mpuuga, names Joel Ssenyonyi as LOP". The Independent Uganda. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
- ^ "I'll engage higher gear as LoP, says Ssenyonyi as he takes over from Mpuuga". Monitor. 10 January 2024. Retrieved 10 January 2024.
- ^ BAMULANZEKI, NICHOLAS (July 2020). "Joel Ssenyonyi weds Febress Nagawa". The Observer - Uganda. Retrieved 30 January 2023.
- ^ Ruby, Josh (20 November 2023). "Joel Ssenyonyi and wife celebrate arrival of baby boy Hezekiah". MBU. Retrieved 24 January 2024.
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