Dr Ali Haji Kirunda Kivejinja, Uganda Third
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Community Affairs as
an ex-officio member
He took oath of allegiance to the House which was administered by EALA Clerk before the Speaker, Daniel F. Kidega.
Dr Kivenjinja took the oath in accordance with Rule 5 of the Rules of Procedure of the Assembly.
The Rules of Procedure say in part that: “No Member can sit or
participate in the proceedings of the House until the Oath or
Affirmation of Allegiance to the Treaty is taken”.
Rule 5(5) specifically states that “when a Member first attends to
take his or her seat other than at the first sitting of a new House, he
or she shall be brought to the table by two Members and presented by
them to the Speaker who shall then administer the Oath or Affirmation of
Allegiance”.
The EAC Treaty under Article 48 provides that the Assistant
Minister, Deputy Minister or Minister of State may only participate in
the meetings of the Assembly when the substantive Minister responsible
for East African Community Affairs is unable to participate.
Dr Kivenjinja was ushered into the House by Bernard Mulengani, Dora
Byamukama and Abubakr Ogle. He replaces the late Eriya Kategaya, he was
appointed to cabinet by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni in November
2015.
Kivejinja has served in several positions in the Ugandan government
whereas in 1986 he was appointed Minister of Relief and Social
Rehabilitation. He has also since served as Minister of Internal
Affairs.
Dr Kivenjinja has also been Senior Presidential Advisor for Internal Affairs to President Museveni.
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