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Museveni pays tribute to Tito Okello

President Museveni lays a wreath on the grave of former President Gen. Tito Okello Lutwa during a memorial service in Lapana, Namokora Sub County in Kitgum district on Jan 21. Looking on is Okello Oryem the late’s son and his family.

President Museveni paid tribute to former President General Tito Okello Lutwa who led the country from July 1985- January 1986.

Museveni attended a memorial service at Lapana village in Kitgum district where he praised Okello saying they had a good working relationship which they used to lay foundations for the next generation. The President laid a wreath on Tito Okello’s grave in honour of his memory and contribution to Uganda and also praised his son, Okello Oryem, Minister of State for International Affairs. The ceremony was attended by Archbishop Stanley Ntagali, Sam Kutesa foreign affairs minister, Dan Kidega, EALA Speaker and Hillary Onek minister for Relief and Disaster Preparedness.

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