# Tito Okello

_Former President of Uganda from 29th July 1985 to 26th January 1986._

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Last updated: 2026-11-03

> Tito Lutwa Okello was a Ugandan military officer and politician who served as the president of Uganda from 29 July 1985 until 26 January 1986.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 15 October 1914 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q376073#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Kitgum District ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q376073#P19))
- **Died:** 3 June 1996 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q376073#P570))
- **Place of death:** Kampala ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q376073#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Uganda ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q376073#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; military officer ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q376073#P106))
- **Political party:** Uganda National Liberation Front ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q376073#P102))
- **Spouse:** Esther Okello Lutwa ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q376073#P26))
- **Positions held:** President of Uganda (29 July 1985 – 26 January 1986) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q376073#P39))
- **Awards:** Ribbon bar of the Kagera River Medal ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q376073#P166))

## Questions

**When was Tito Okello born?**  
Tito Okello was born on 15 October 1914 in Kitgum District.

**What positions has Tito Okello held?**  
Positions held by Tito Okello include: President of Uganda (1985–1986).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Tito Okello](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tito_Okello) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q376073](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q376073) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)

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## Cite this page

"Tito Okello". DigiNepal. Last updated 3 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/tito-okello. Retrieved 11 November 2026.