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) |
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]
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.