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Stanislaus Okurut
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Stanislaus Okurut | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 1929 |
| Died | April 5, 2014 (aged 84) Ntinda Kampala |
| Burial place | Ngora District |
| Alma mater | Makerere University |
| Occupation | politician |
| Known for | Government service; peace negotiations in Teso region |
| Spouse | Mary Karooro Okurut |
| Children | 8 |
Stanislaus Okurut (October 1929 – 5 April, 2014) was a prominent Ugandan politician who served as the Minister of Sports as well as separate tenures as the Minister of Labour and also the Minister of Transport.[1] He served as a Cabinet minister in several capacities under the National Resistance Movement (NRM) government.[2]
Early life and education
[edit]Okurut was born in October 1929 in Olwa, Kokong Parish, Kapir sub-County in present day Ngora district. He studied at St. Mary's College of London University and Makerere University.[3]
Career
[edit]Okurut led the delegation that went to negotiate with the Uganda People's Army rebels where he was captured in 1987.[4] He served under the Legislative Council before Uganda attained it's independence and he is notably remembered for playing a great role to restore peace in Teso region. In the post-colonial times Minister of Works and Transport and also Minister of Sports (1986 to 1988).[5]
Personal life
[edit]Okurut was married to Mary Karooro, in 1954 an MP for the Bushenyi District who served as the Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development since 2012 and died on August 11, 2025.[1] They had eight children: five boys and three girls.[6]
Death
[edit]Okurut died from a heart attack at his home in Ntinda, Kampala, Uganda, on 5 April 2014, at the age of 84.[1] He had undergone minor surgery earlier in the week.[1]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Former Transport minister, Stanislaus Okurut is dead". Daily Monitor. 2014-04-05. Retrieved 2014-05-03.
- ^ "MPs described the late as a true patriot who risked his life to restore peace in Teso region". Monitor. 2021-01-20. Retrieved 2025-12-19.
- ^ ChimpReports (2014-04-10). "Okurut Laid to Rest". ChimpReports. Retrieved 2025-12-18.
- ^ "Ministers risk their lives for peace in Teso". Monitor. 2021-01-09. Retrieved 2025-12-18.
- ^ "MPs described the late as a true patriot who risked his life to restore peace in Teso region". Monitor. 2021-01-20. Retrieved 2025-12-18.
- ^ "Uganda Bids Goodbye to Mary Karooro Okurut, Literary and Political Giant – Parliament Watch". parliamentwatch.ug. Retrieved 2025-12-18.
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