Joel Ssenyonyi
Joel Ssenyonyi is the Leader of the Opposition in the Ugandan Parliament and a prominent member of the National Unity Platform (NUP). He has been vocal about the alleged cash handouts from President Museveni, warning of consequences for party members who may have accepted the money and raising concerns about the implications for political integrity.
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Joel Ssenyonyi, Leader of Opposition in Parliament, questioned why the expensive machines failed nationwide.
“There is no opposition in Uganda,” Museveni says
Tanzania· 2026-01-30
NUP spokesperson Joel Ssenyonyi reported that armed men had forced their way into Mr Kyagulanyi’s residence.
Museveni dominates race with 71 percent as vote tally nears completionTanzania· 2026-01-17
Joel Ssenyonyi, an opposition leader, commented on Mamdani's win as a big encouragement.
'This is Mamdani's home country': Uganda responds to hate post against New York City mayor-elect Zohran
India· 2025-11-05
Leader of the Opposition Joel Ssenyonyi warned of action against NUP members who may have accepted the cash gifts.
Uganda President Museveni gifts MPs Sh100 million eachTanzania· 2025-04-08
