Jacob Oulanyah
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Jacob Oulanyah is a Uganda
n agricultural economist
, lawyer
and politician
. He is the current Deputy Speaker
of the Ugandan Parliament. He was elected to that position on Thursday 19 May 2011. He succeeds Rebecca Kadaga
, who served as Deputy Speaker between 2001 until 2011. Oulanyah is also the current Member of Parliament (MP) for the "Omoro County" constituency, Gulu District
, Acholi sub-region, in Northern Uganda
.
. In 1988 he joined Makerere University
, the oldest university in East Africa
, where he studied Economics
. He graduated in 1991 with the degree of Bachelor of Arts
in Agricultre Economics
(BA.Agric-Econ). That same year, he entered law school, also at Makerere University, graduating in 1994 with the Bachelor of Laws
(LLB). He served as Speaker of the university students' guild during his stay at Makerere. In 1995, he attended the Law Development Centre, where he obtained the Diploma in Legal Practice.
at the LDC. During the same timeframe, he began private law practice at the law firm of Oulanyah, Onoria & Company Advocates.
In 2001 he entered politics by successfully contesting for the parliamentary seat of "Omoro County" in Gulu District
on the Uganda People's Congress
(UPC) ticket. In 2005, he chaired the parliamentary legal committee that recommended the constitutional amendments which lifted the presidential term limits. He also participated in the peace-talks between the Government of Uganda and the Lord's Resistance Army
(LRA) rebels.
In 2006, he lost the re-election bid to the 8th Parliament (2006 -2011), as a UPC candidate. In July 2006, he quit the UPC political party and joined the National Resistance Movement
(NRM) political party. In 2008 he served as the Chairman of the commission of inquiry into the controversial sub-lease of Kisekka Market, one of the municipal markets in the city of Kampala
.
In March 2011, Oulanyah was elected to represent "Omoro County", Gulu District, in the 9th Parliament (2011 - 2016), this time on the NRM ticket. He was elected deputy speaker of the Parliament of Uganda on 19 May 2011.
He is also a member of the Board of Directors
of the "Uganda WildlifeAuthority" (UWA).
Uganda
Uganda , officially the Republic of Uganda, is a landlocked country in East Africa. Uganda is also known as the "Pearl of Africa". It is bordered on the east by Kenya, on the north by South Sudan, on the west by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, on the southwest by Rwanda, and on the south by...
n agricultural economist
Economist
An economist is a professional in the social science discipline of economics. The individual may also study, develop, and apply theories and concepts from economics and write about economic policy...
, lawyer
Lawyer
A lawyer, according to Black's Law Dictionary, is "a person learned in the law; as an attorney, counsel or solicitor; a person who is practicing law." Law is the system of rules of conduct established by the sovereign government of a society to correct wrongs, maintain the stability of political...
and politician
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
. He is the current Deputy Speaker
Speaker (politics)
The term speaker is a title often given to the presiding officer of a deliberative assembly, especially a legislative body. The speaker's official role is to moderate debate, make rulings on procedure, announce the results of votes, and the like. The speaker decides who may speak and has the...
of the Ugandan Parliament. He was elected to that position on Thursday 19 May 2011. He succeeds Rebecca Kadaga
Rebecca Kadaga
Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga is a Ugandan lawyer and politician. She is the current Speaker of the Ugandan Parliament. She was elected to that position on Thursday 19 May 2011. She is the first female to be elected Speaker in the history of Parliament in Uganda. She succeeds Edward Ssekandi, who served...
, who served as Deputy Speaker between 2001 until 2011. Oulanyah is also the current Member of Parliament (MP) for the "Omoro County" constituency, Gulu District
Gulu District
Gulu District is a district in Northern Uganda. The district is named after its chief municipal, administrative and commercial center, the town of Gulu.-Location:...
, Acholi sub-region, in Northern Uganda
Northern Region, Uganda
Northern Region is a region of Uganda. It is divided into the following districts:...
.
Education
He attended "St. Joseph College Layibi", "Dr. Obote College Boroboro" and Kololo Senior Secondary SchoolKololo Senior Secondary School
Kololo Senior Secondary School , is a mixed, middle and high , day school, in Uganda.-Location:The school campus is located on Kololo Hill, in Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city...
. In 1988 he joined Makerere University
Makerere University
Makerere University , Uganda's largest and second-oldest higher institution of learning, , was first established as a technical school in 1922. In 1963 it became the University of East Africa, offering courses leading to general degrees from the University of London...
, the oldest university in East Africa
East Africa
East Africa or Eastern Africa is the easterly region of the African continent, variably defined by geography or geopolitics. In the UN scheme of geographic regions, 19 territories constitute Eastern Africa:...
, where he studied Economics
Economics
Economics is the social science that analyzes the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. The term economics comes from the Ancient Greek from + , hence "rules of the house"...
. He graduated in 1991 with the degree of Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
in Agricultre Economics
Economics
Economics is the social science that analyzes the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. The term economics comes from the Ancient Greek from + , hence "rules of the house"...
(BA.Agric-Econ). That same year, he entered law school, also at Makerere University, graduating in 1994 with the Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Laws
The Bachelor of Laws is an undergraduate, or bachelor, degree in law originating in England and offered in most common law countries as the primary law degree...
(LLB). He served as Speaker of the university students' guild during his stay at Makerere. In 1995, he attended the Law Development Centre, where he obtained the Diploma in Legal Practice.
Work experience
Following his graduation from the Law Development Center (LDC), Jacob Oulanya worked as a lecturerLecturer
Lecturer is an academic rank. In the United Kingdom, lecturer is a position at a university or similar institution, often held by academics in their early career stages, who lead research groups and supervise research students, as well as teach...
at the LDC. During the same timeframe, he began private law practice at the law firm of Oulanyah, Onoria & Company Advocates.
In 2001 he entered politics by successfully contesting for the parliamentary seat of "Omoro County" in Gulu District
Gulu District
Gulu District is a district in Northern Uganda. The district is named after its chief municipal, administrative and commercial center, the town of Gulu.-Location:...
on the Uganda People's Congress
Uganda People's Congress
The Uganda People's Congress is a political party in Uganda.Uganda People's Congress was founded in 1960 by Milton Obote, who led the country to Independence and later served two presidential terms under the party's banner...
(UPC) ticket. In 2005, he chaired the parliamentary legal committee that recommended the constitutional amendments which lifted the presidential term limits. He also participated in the peace-talks between the Government of Uganda and the Lord's Resistance Army
Lord's Resistance Army
The Lord's Resistance Army insurgency is an ongoing guerrilla campaign waged since 1987 by the Lord's Resistance Army rebel group, operating mainly in northern Uganda, but also in South Sudan and eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo...
(LRA) rebels.
In 2006, he lost the re-election bid to the 8th Parliament (2006 -2011), as a UPC candidate. In July 2006, he quit the UPC political party and joined the National Resistance Movement
National Resistance Movement
The National Resistance Movement , commonly referred to as the Movement, is a political organization in Uganda.Until a referendum in 2005, Uganda held elections on a non-party basis. The NRM dominates parliament, however, and is expected to continue to do so. The presidential elections of 12 March...
(NRM) political party. In 2008 he served as the Chairman of the commission of inquiry into the controversial sub-lease of Kisekka Market, one of the municipal markets in the city of Kampala
Kampala
Kampala is the largest city and capital of Uganda. The city is divided into five boroughs that oversee local planning: Kampala Central Division, Kawempe Division, Makindye Division, Nakawa Division and Lubaga Division. The city is coterminous with Kampala District.-History: of Buganda, had chosen...
.
In March 2011, Oulanyah was elected to represent "Omoro County", Gulu District, in the 9th Parliament (2011 - 2016), this time on the NRM ticket. He was elected deputy speaker of the Parliament of Uganda on 19 May 2011.
Parliamentary duties
Besides his duties duties as deputy speaker of the Ugandan Parliament, he sits on the following parliamentary committees:- Appointments Committee - The Committee reviews all Cabinet appointments by the PresidentPresident of Uganda-List of Presidents of Uganda:-Affiliations:-See also:*Uganda*Vice President of Uganda*Prime Minister of Uganda*Politics of Uganda*History of Uganda*Political parties of Uganda...
, and may approve or reject an appointment: The Deputy SpeakerSpeaker (politics)The term speaker is a title often given to the presiding officer of a deliberative assembly, especially a legislative body. The speaker's official role is to moderate debate, make rulings on procedure, announce the results of votes, and the like. The speaker decides who may speak and has the...
is a member of that committee
He is also a member of the Board of Directors
Board of directors
A board of directors is a body of elected or appointed members who jointly oversee the activities of a company or organization. Other names include board of governors, board of managers, board of regents, board of trustees, and board of visitors...
of the "Uganda WildlifeAuthority" (UWA).