Theodore Ssekikubo
Ssekikubo Theodore | |
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 Theodore Ssekikubo in 2016. | |
| Member of the Uganda Parliament for Lwemiyaga, Ssembabule District | |
| In office 1995–2026 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 August 1969 Lwemiyaga, Ssembabule |
| Citizenship | Uganda |
| Party | National Resistance Movement |
Ssekikubo Theodore (born 20 August 1969) is a Ugandan politician. He was the former Member of Parliament who represented Lwemiyaga County, Sembabule District in the 11th Parliament of Uganda.[1][2]He was a member of parliament for 25 years. He lost his seat during the January 2026 general elections.[3][4]
Early life and education
Ssekikubo was born on 20 August 1969. At Makerere University, he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences, Master of Public Administration and Management and a Bachelor of Laws. At Law Development Centre, Kampala, he earned a Postgraduate diploma in Legal practice.[5]
Career
Before joining politics, Ssekikubo worked in the Ministry of Defence as an assistant secretary in the administrative office.[6] He worked as a lecturer at Ndejje University from 1998–1999.[7] In 2016, Ssekikubo joined the race for deputy speaker of the parliament of Uganda but eventually lost to the late Jacob Oulanyah the former deputy speaker and speaker.[8] He lost his MP seat after 25 years of representation and has been one of the most outspoken and consistent MPs.[9][10]
Arrest
On 10 January 2020, he was arrested for allegedly "inciting the public to move cattle in a quarantine area."[11] He was granted bail on January 14, but was re-arrested on Jan.16.[12]
References
- ↑ "Parliament of Uganda". www.parliament.go.ug. Retrieved 2019-04-24.
- ↑ Achom, Pamela (2026-01-19). "Long-Serving MPs and Ministers Lose in Uganda's 2026 Polls". Galaxy FM 100.2. Retrieved 2026-07-23.
- ↑ Luwedde, Brenda (2026-02-16). "Theodore Ssekikubo: Reflecting on Lwemiyaga MP's profile in politics - NTV Uganda". Retrieved 2026-07-30.
- ↑ "Parliament Watch Uganda". www.parliamentwatch.ug. Retrieved 2026-07-30.
- ↑ "Who are the 'rebel' MPS?". Monitor. 2021-01-05. Retrieved 2025-12-30.
- ↑ "My voice won't be stifled - Ssekikubo". Monitor. 2021-01-16. Retrieved 2025-12-30.
- ↑ "Admin panel". Retrieved 19 March 2019.
- ↑ Nelson, Wesonga (18 April 2016). "Six race for deputy speaker post". www.mobile.monitor.co.ug. Kampala. Retrieved 19 March 2019.
- ↑ "Theodore Ssekikubo: Reflecting on Lwemiyaga MP's profile in politics". NTV. Retrieved 2026-01-19.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "Long-Serving MPs and Ministers Lose in Uganda's 2026 Polls". Galaxy fm. Retrieved 2026-01-19.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ Kungu Al-Mahadi Adam. "MP Theodore Ssekikubo Arrested".
- ↑ "Police explains MP Ssekikubo rearrest". PML Daily. 2020-01-16. Retrieved 2020-02-07.