Boniface Henry Okot, MP

MP-Youth Northern| MP-Elect-Kole South| Vice Chairperson Committee of Trade, Tourism and Industry|Engineering| Greening|Sports| Licopa|SMACK|MUK.

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PHOTOS: @BonOkot has been sworn in as Member of Parliament for Kole South County, 2026-2031.

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[Parliament Watch @pwatchug]

Hon. Boniface Henry Okot raises concern over accountability by local governments on revenue shared from wildlife resources, and urges the Uganda Wildlife Authority to expedite review of the regulatory framework for wildlife conservation.

He says the review should also address the revenue-sharing programme to improve accountability, transparency and benefits for affected communities.

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Hon. Boniface Henry Okot calls for an additional Shs2 billion to the Ministry of Tourism to support review of the policy and regulatory framework guiding the tourism development programme.

He says this is necessary to strengthen implementation of the tourism programme and ensure the sector is backed by an updated policy and regulatory environment.

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Hon. Boniface Henry Okot raises concern over delays in formalising regulations such as those governing the scrap sector, warning that gaps in enforcement risk exposing ordinary traders and communities to disorderly practices.

He urges government to fast-track approvals and ensure proper regulation, emphasizing that the scrap trade must be structured to protect small-scale operators, improve safety, and ensure fairness in local markets.

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Hon. Boniface Henry Okot calls for increased funding to support Uganda’s trade competitiveness, including deployment of trade attaches in key international markets and strengthening trade negotiations.

He also urges government to fast-track projects such as the warehouse receipt system and establishment of a trade house to improve coordination and support value chains that affect producers and traders across the country.

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Hon. Boniface Henry Okot says the committee has identified outstanding policy gaps, including outdated cooperative laws, delays in reviewing the national trade policy, and pending strategies such as the national startup and industrial development frameworks.

He recommends that government harmonises laws governing cooperatives and microfinance institutions into a single framework, and expedites approval and implementation of key policies to improve efficiency and support innovation.

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[Parliament Watch @pwatchug]

Hon. Boniface Henry Okot calls on government to allocate additional funding to fast-track the tabling of key trade-related bills, including the Consumer Protection Bill, Trade Remedies Bill, and other pending legislation at different stages.

He notes that several bills are still awaiting cabinet approval, financial clearance, or stakeholder input, and urges government to expedite the process to strengthen the legal framework governing trade and industry.

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[Parliament Watch @pwatchug]

Hon. Boniface Henry Okot also urges the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives to report on actions taken in response to Parliament’s recommendations on the Auditor General’s most recent report.

He says the committee will proceed to present its observations and recommendations on the different votes under the two ministries.

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[Parliament Watch @pwatchug]

Hon. Boniface Henry Okot lays before the House the report of the Committee on Tourism, Trade and Industry on the Ministerial Policy Statements and budget estimates for FY2026/27 for the ministries of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, and Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities.

He says the committee finds that both ministries submitted the required information in their Ministerial Policy Statements, but calls on the Minister of Finance to ensure all votes receive certificates of gender and equity compliance in time to support proper parliamentary scrutiny.

📸 Courtesy: Parliament of Uganda

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Mr. Edgar Ssegujja of @UCC_Official engaged farmers in Alebtong District, urging them to integrate digital skills into daily farming practices.

He appreciated trainers and partners advancing digital inclusion in agriculture. @MoICT_Ug @UCC_ED

#ICT4Farmers #DigitalSkills

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The list has grown to 14 🎊👏🏾

Congratulations to the old boys 🎉

[Makerere University @Makerere]

Congratulations MP-elect for Kole South Hon. Boniface Henry Okot @BonOkot, and all our former Guild Representative Council members who also emerged victorious.

[Boniface Henry Okot, MP @BonOkot]

A big congratulations to H.E. the President @KagutaMuseveni upon his nomination for the 2026 elections. Together, we move forward for peace, unity, and prosperity.

[Thomas Tayebwa @Thomas_Tayebwa]

Congratulations @AKasingye. Can’t wait to tune in tonight at 10pm. @TayariWestTV

[Boniface Henry Okot, MP @BonOkot]

Good morning Uganda! A peaceful nation is the strongest foundation for prosperity. Leaders must always defend that peace.
#Okot4KoleSouth

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Job well done Cranes, we move! 🔥🇺🇬

[Boniface Henry Okot, MP @BonOkot]

Leadership with a vision for Kole South. #KoleSouth2026

[Boniface Henry Okot, MP @BonOkot]

Congs to the formidable ZimZim/ Lero PA Nebbi @PNyamutoro.

[Phiona Nyamutoro @PNyamutoro]

We made history with the highest number of votes ever registered by any candidate in the history of Nebbi Politics!

We shall work tirelessly to ensure your trust yields fruits.

Grateful to everyone for all the overwhelming love and support.

Lero Pa Nebbi
ZIM ZIM

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Congs bro @gaddafinassur

[NRM Youth League @NrmYouthleague]

Our current youth chair and member CEC @gaddafinassur wins with alandslide in Katikamu North