Henry Oryem Okello
Henry Oryem Okello | |
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Okello in 2012 | |
| Born | 21 January 1960 |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Citizenship | Uganda |
| Alma mater | University of Buckingham (Bachelor of Laws) University of Southampton (Master of Laws) General Council of the Bar (Barrister-at-Law) |
| Occupation | Lawyer & Politician |
| Years active | 1988–present |
| Known for | Politics |
| Title | State Minister for Foreign Affairs (International Affairs) |
Henry Oryem Okello is a Ugandan lawyer and politician. He is the current State Minister for Foreign Affairs (International Affairs). He was appointed to that position in 2004. In the cabinet reshuffles of 1 June 2006, that of 16 February 2009, and that of 27 May 2011, he retained his cabinet post. He has previously served as State Minister for Sports, from 2001 until 2005. He also serves as the elected Member of Parliament for "Chua County", Kitgum District, until 2021.