Ugandan medical doctor and politician
Kenneth Omona Olusegun (born August 1974), is a Ugandan medical doctor and politician. Omona has served in various governmental roles, including the Principal Private Secretary (PPS) to President of Uganda from December 2019 to March 2024. He is currently the Minister of State for Northern Uganda, a position he assumed in March 2024. Omona is also a former Member of Parliament for Kaberamaido District and has served as Deputy Treasurer of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party.
Early life and education.
Omona was born in August 1974 in Kaberamaido District, Uganda. He completed his early education at Kaberamaido Secondary School and Teso College Aloet. Omona later pursued a diploma in medicine from Mbale School of Clinical Officers. Subsequently, he attended Makerere University, where he furthered his medical education.
Career.
Omona is a member of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) and has he served as the party's Deputy Treasurer since 2015. Omona served in ninth Parliament of Uganda (2011 to 2016), representing Kaberamaido District.
In December 2019, Omona was appointed as the PPS to President Yoweri Museveni. He held the position until March 2024, when he was appointed as Minister of State for Northern Uganda.
In March 2024, Omona assumed office as the Minister of State for Northern Uganda.