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Thomas Tayebwa

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Honorable
Thomas Tayebwa
Tayebwa in May 2021
Deputy Speaker of Parliament
Personal details
BornThomas Tayebwa
(1980-11-10) 10 November 1980 (age 45)
Mitooma, Uganda
CitizenshipUganda
Other political
affiliations
Patriotic League of Uganda
Spouse
Anita Rukundo
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(m. 2009)​
ChildrenTuryakira Nicholas
EducationMakerere University (B.A., LL.B.)
OccupationLawyer, politician
Known for
Politics

Thomas Tayebwa is a Ugandan lawyer and politician serving as the Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of Uganda since 2022.[1] He represents Ruhinda North County in Mitooma District in Parliament under the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party.[2] In 2025, he was elected President of the Organisation of Africa, Caribbean and Pacific States Parliamentary Assembly.[3]

Early life and education

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Tayebwa was born on 10 November 1980 to Bangirana Daudi and Abbie Komuhangi of Bitereko Village in Mitooma District.[4] He attended Kigarama Primary School, Kigarama Senior Secondary School, Nganwa High School and Ruyonza School before joining Makerere University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences in 2005 and a Bachelor of Laws degree in 2012.[5]

Roles

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Tayebwa serves as the director of Cholmat Investments.[6]

Politics

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In October 2015, Tayebwa joined elective politics on the NRM ticket, winning both the party's primaries with 15092 votes[7] and 2016 Ugandan general election thereby becoming a member of the 10th Parliament of Uganda.[8][9] In Parliament, he served on the Committee on National Economy and Natural Resources Committee.[10]

On March 25, 2022, Tayebwa was elected Deputy Speaker of the Parliament following the Death of Speaker Jacob Oulanyah and elevetion of Anita Annet Among to Speaker.[1][11]

In May 2026, Tayebwa retained the position of Deputy Speaker in Uganda's 12th Parliament after winning a parliamentary vote at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds.[12][13]

In February 2025, Tayebwa was elected President of the Organisation of Africa, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) Parliamentary Assembly, becoming co-chair of the OACPS-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly.[14]

Tayebwa has also represented Uganda at Inter-Parliamentary Union assemblies and East African regional parliamentary events, where he has advocated for fair trade, regional integration, and African sovereignty.[15][16]

Personal life

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On 14 February 2009, Tayebwa married Anita Rukundo at St. Augustine Chapel in Makerere, Kampala. They have one child.[17]

Torture allegations

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On 21 August 2020, Tayebwa's home in Busaabala was visited by a Umeme employee, identified as Bukenya Bonny, to disconnect the power supply. According to Umeme management, Tayebwa had failed to pay multiple electricity bills and had illegally reconnected the building to the grid. Tayebwa was reported to police by Umeme for allegedly torturing Bonny on video.[18][19] Tayebwa is heard saying: "How many canes are remaining? Add him two as my bonus"[20] On 29 August 2020 Tayebwa publicly apologized to Bukenya after a video circulated showing him involved in the altercation.[21]

References

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  1. 1 2 "I'll use Deputy Speaker's office to serve Ugandans' interests - Tayebwa". www.monitor.co.ug. 25 March 2022. Retrieved 26 March 2022.
  2. ↑ "Members of Parliament | Parliament". mpsdb.parliament.go.ug. Retrieved 26 May 2026.
  3. ↑ "Tayebwa Elected President of ACP States Joint Parliamentary Assembly". Parliament of Uganda. Retrieved 26 May 2026.
  4. ↑ Kasyate, Simon. "MP Thomas Tayebwa says networking has propelled him this far". The Observer - Uganda.
  5. ↑ "Who is who in Deputy Speaker race". Daily Monitor. Archived from the original on 23 May 2021. Retrieved 26 May 2026.
  6. ↑ "EXCLUSIVE: Top 10 Richest MPs in the 10th Parliament Named – theinsider.ug". 14 January 2019.
  7. ↑ "NRM primaries: List of results". Western Uganda's Biggest radio. 28 October 2015.
  8. ↑ "Winners and Losers of Uganda Member of Parliament (MPs) elections". Archived from the original on 16 January 2018.
  9. ↑ "MPs assure Mitooma residents on water, electricity". 24 October 2019.
  10. ↑ "MP Tayebwa Transfers Shs 20M to Home District". ChimpReports. 30 April 2020.
  11. ↑ murami (25 March 2022). "Among, Tayebwa to lead 11th Parliament". www.parliament.go.ug. Retrieved 7 April 2022.
  12. ↑ "Tayebwa wins second term as deputy speaker as NRM tightens grip on Parliament leadership". Monitor. 25 May 2026. Retrieved 26 May 2026.
  13. ↑ Centre, Uganda Media. "Uganda Media Centre". mediacentre.go.ug. Retrieved 26 May 2026.
  14. ↑ "Tayebwa Elected President of ACP States Joint Parliamentary Assembly | Parliament of Uganda". www.parliament.go.ug. Retrieved 26 May 2026.
  15. ↑ "Enhance trade between developing countries and the western world- Tayebwa | Parliament of Uganda". www.parliament.go.ug. Retrieved 26 May 2026.
  16. ↑ "Tayebwa calls for respect of African sovereignty | Parliament of Uganda". gateway.parliament.go.ug. Retrieved 26 May 2026.
  17. ↑ "What you missed on MP Thomas Tayebwa's anniversary". 10 March 2019.
  18. ↑ Reporter, Spy (28 August 2020). "Umeme Opens Up". The Spy. Retrieved 29 April 2022.
  19. ↑ "Umeme torture video troubles Ruhinda MP". Mulengera News. 28 August 2020.
  20. ↑ "Tayebwa canes UMEME employee". The Informer. Archived from the original on 1 September 2022.
  21. ↑ Independent, The (30 August 2020). "MP Tayebwa apologizes for beating UMEME contractor". The Independent Uganda. Retrieved 26 May 2026.
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