Edward Kiwanuka Ssekandi born January 19th 1943 to Mr. Alex Kiwanuka and Mrs. Virgo Kiwanuka of Bulegeya is the 13th Vice President of the Republic of Uganda. Edward Ssekandi, an old boy of St. Mary’s College Kisubi holds a bachelor’s degree in Law from the University of East Africa in Dar es Salaam. He is also a diploma holder of legal practice from the Law Development Centre, Kampala.

In May 2011 Edward Ssekandi was appointed Uganda’s 9th Vice President succeeding Hon Gilbert Bukenya. He was replaced as Speaker by Rebecca Kadaga. Edward Kiwanuka Ssekandi, a father of four, is married to Margret Ssekandi.