Robert Ssewagudde

Hon.
Robert Ssewagudde
National Member of Parliament for Persons with Disabilities
Incumbent
Assumed office
2026
ConstituencyPersons with Disabilities (National)
Personal details
Born
Rusukum Division, Wakiso District, Uganda
PartyNational Resistance Movement (NRM)
OccupationPolitician, Disability rights advocate
Known for
Advocacy for rights of Persons with Disabilities

Robert Ssewagudde is a Ugandan politician and disability rights advocate representing People With Disabilities (PWDs) in the 12th Parliament of Uganda as a member of the National Resistance Movement.[1][2][3][4][5]

Early life

Robert comes from Busukuma Division, Wakiso District, Central Region.[6] He lost his hearing at the age of seven after a severe malaria attack.[1] He comes from a family where he is the only deaf child among 8 brothers and 2 sisters.[7]

Career

He is the National Member of Parliament representing Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in the 12th Parliament of Uganda.[6][2][3][5] During his swearing-in, he pledged to focus on addressing unemployment among PWDs, despite many of them being qualified professionals.[1]

In addition to his political career, he is the co-founder and executive director of Deaf Sign Alliance, an organisation advocating for the rights of PWDs.[1] He is also a Disability Inclusion Facilitator with Light for the World and serves as a board member of the National Union of Persons with Disabilities Uganda (NUDIPU).[7][6] Robert is also a board member of the Uganda National Association of the Deaf and a male Councillor for people with disabilities at the local council three (LC3) level in Busukuma division, Wakiso district.[7][8][6]

Personal life

Robert loves watching and playing football and socialising with friends during his free time.[7]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Kiwuuwa, Paul (2026-05-19). "News: MP Ssewagudde pushes 10% quota for PWDs in top govt jobs". New Vision. Retrieved 2026-06-16.
  2. 1 2 "PWD Lawmakers Achan Joyce Okeny, Ssewagudde Join Hand to Champion Disability Inclusion During Kyankwanzi Retreat". TAYARI NEWS UGANDA. 2026-04-12. Retrieved 2026-06-16.
  3. 1 2 TEAM, theKR (2026-02-04). "PWD Delegates Elect Lawmakers as Incumbents Warn of Eroding Disability Representation". The Kampala Report. Retrieved 2026-06-16.
  4. ↑ Anena, Rosemary (2025-11-19). "Politics: Vote for candidates with clear agenda — PWDs body". New Vision. Retrieved 2026-06-16.
  5. 1 2 Kiwuuwa, Paul (2026-06-04). "Science & Tech: Museveni-inspired 'Kibalo' app to to[sic] improve financial planning for entrepreneurs". New Vision. Retrieved 2026-06-16.
  6. 1 2 3 4 "Independent National PWD MP Candidate Vows Advocacy and Declares Confidence Ahead of 2026 Polls". LANGO NEWS NETWORK. 2025-12-10. Retrieved 2026-06-16.
  7. 1 2 3 4 "The Road to Representation: A Conversation with Robert Ssewagudde". SPARK. Retrieved 2026-06-16.
  8. ↑ Kiwuuwa, Paul (2026-02-18). "Councillor who defeated minister in PWD MP race sets priorities". Busitema University (1): 1 – via bdears.
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