Edward Ssekandi

Edward Kiwanuka Ssekandi
Ssekandi in 2012
8th Vice President of Uganda
In office
24 May 2011  21 June 2021
PresidentYoweri Museveni
Prime MinisterAmama Mbabazi
Ruhakana Rugunda
Preceded byGilbert Bukenya
Succeeded byJessica Alupo
Personal details
Born
Edward Kiwanuka Ssekandi

(1943-01-19) 19 January 1943
Masaka, Uganda
Political partyNational Resistance Movement
SpouseMrs. Margaret Ssekandi
Alma materMakerere University
(Bachelor of Laws)
Law Development Centre
(Diploma in Legal Practice)
Occupation
  • Politician
  • lawyer

Edward Kiwanuka Ssekandi (born 19 January 1943) is a Ugandan politician and lawyer who served as the eighth vice president of Uganda from 24 May 2011 to 21 June 2021. Prior to that, he served as the Speaker of Parliament from 2001 to 2011. He served as Member of Parliament for Bukoto County Central constituency from 1996 to 2021.