Tito Okello (1914 - June 3, 1996) was the leader of Uganda from July 1985 until January 1986. He ruled for six months until he was overthrown by the National Resistance Army operating under the leadership of the current president, Yoweri Museveni.
His son Henry Oryem Okello is the current Minister of State for Education and Sport and his brother, Erisanweri Opira, was abducted by the Lord's Resistance Army rebels of Uganda. His abduction was considered unusual as he is in his late seventies and the LRA usually only takes prospective soldiers. He was kidnapped at his home in the Kitgum District of northern Uganda.
Tito Lutwa Okello (1914 - June 3, 1996) was a commander in the joint Tanzania and Uganda forces that removed Idi Amin in 1979, and Commander of Uganda army -(UNLA) - from 1980 to 1985.
In 1985, together with Lt Gen Bazilio Olara Okello, he staged the coup that ousted president Obote, becoming the leader of Uganda.
His son Henry Oryem Okello is the current Minister of State for Education and Sport.
General Bazilio Olara Okello (1929 Uganda – January 9, 1990, Khartoum, Sudan) was a Ugandan soldier, and one of the leaders of the military coalition that overthrew Idi Amin in 1979.
In 1985, together with TitoOkello, he staged the coup that ousted president Milton Obote.
He served as head of state for two days and was replaced by TitoOkello.
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