Edward Kiwanuka Ssekandi | |
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.jpg) Ssekandi in 2012 | |
| 8th Vice President of Uganda | |
| In office 24 May 2011 – 21 June 2021 | |
| President | Yoweri Museveni |
| Prime Minister | Amama Mbabazi Ruhakana Rugunda |
| Preceded by | Gilbert Bukenya |
| Succeeded by | Jessica Alupo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Edward Kiwanuka Ssekandi 19 January 1943 Masaka, Uganda |
| Political party | National Resistance Movement |
| Spouse | Mrs. Margaret Ssekandi |
| Alma mater | Makerere University (Bachelor of Laws) Law Development Centre (Diploma in Legal Practice) |
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Edward Kiwanuka Ssekandi (born 19 January 1943)[1][2] is a Ugandan politician and lawyer who served as the eighth vice president of Uganda from 24 May 2011 to 21 June 2021.[3] Prior to that, he served as the Speaker of Parliament from 2001 to 2011.[4] He served as Member of Parliament for Bukoto County Central constituency from 1996 to 2021.[5][6]
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- ^ "Voters speak on why they kicked out 24 ministers, VP". Daily Monitor. Retrieved 2021-03-25.