Paul Okech

The Special Assistant to the African Continental free Trade Area Secretary-General.Keen on African intergration, trade policy build the Africa we want.

[Paul Okech @pokech24]

@mbales_finest Social media and the search for content will lead people to do the most unbecoming things.....This is so ridiculous.

[Paul Okech @pokech24]

@MacCarter256 Police should arrest this man. He is an accident bound to happen.

[Paul Okech @pokech24]

@Mramooti0 The King in his short life time got to the peak of mountain rwenzori, he broke many ceilings. Have you even tried to climb a small hill? The king made his kingdom a global destination. Amplify his achievements and keep growing his legacy.

[Paul Okech @pokech24]

@patrickoyulu @UgandaMediaCent @toorokingdompm @ObukamaBwaTooro A generation king has gone to be with the Lord. We saw him grow to a man. In his short life, he impacted many.I think educationists should develop a course on King Oyo to inspire youth to lead impact full lives.MHSRIP.

[Paul Okech @pokech24]

@ntvuganda I think decorum is key for public officials. You do not respond to such an important matter seated in that posture.

[Paul Okech @pokech24]

@NiwaRodgers Emancipate yourself from mental slavery. Africa imports close to $24 billion in value of apparel and footwear. If we dress African, we shall create millions of jobs in the textile and footwear industry. We need leaders like Amb.Otunu to promote African wear at the global stage.

[Paul Okech @pokech24]

@SharonKyomugis2 @otunnuolara @UN Why are you discrediting your own country man. The mere fact that he is confident enough to vie for this global position is a win in itself. How many are confident enough to take this huge leap at the global stage.

[Paul Okech @pokech24]

@kezio_musoke The last thing you can do is use your platform to discredit a fellow country man trying to make a huge leap at the world stage.

[Nanyanzi Gladys @GladysNanyanzi]

UN needs a proven warrior for peace, reform, and moral authority, and that warrior is Ambassador Dr. Olara Otunnu!

Uganda’s candidate for UN Secretary-General just stepped into the arena in New York and delivered exactly what a broken, drifting United Nations desperately needs: clarity, courage, and decades of hard-earned institutional mastery.

In his interactive dialogue with Member States, Otunnu didn’t offer polite platitudes. He declared reform is no longer optional, it is an imperative. Without it, he warned, the institution is at grave risk. He called for restoring the moral authority of the Secretary-General and the entire UN system. He invoked the Prayer of St. Francis, sowing love where there is hatred, hope where there is despair, and backed it with a track record that few can match.

This is the man who, as a young Permanent Representative and President of the Security Council in 1981, created the “Otunnu Formula,” the very straw-poll process still used to select Secretaries-General and break East-West deadlocks. This is the first Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict who forced the protection of war-affected children onto the permanent agenda of the Security Council and designed the monitoring mechanism under Resolution 1612 that is still operational today. This is a consensus-builder who has worked across every major pillar of the UN for more than four decades.

His agenda is bold and urgent:
▶️Active, hands-on engagement to end the suffering in Gaza, Ukraine, and other geopolitical hotspots, no more standing on the sidelines while civilians bleed.
▶️Real Security Council reform that finally gives Africa the permanent voice it has long been denied.
▶️Governance of Artificial Intelligence so its benefits lift humanity instead of deepening divides.
▶️Protection of children and women in conflict as a core priority.
▶️An inclusive, trusted, effective United Nations that looks like the world it serves.

While others talk about experience, Otunnu embodies it. He knows the house from the inside. He has forged breakthroughs in deadlock. He carries no narrow national agenda, only a deep commitment to multilateralism that works for the Global South and the entire human family.

The world is fractured. Trust is eroding. The UN is under pressure. We do not need another cautious administrator. We need a statesman of proven ingenuity, humility, and iron resolve.

Ambassador Dr. Olara Otunnu is that leader. Uganda has put forward a candidate of rare calibre. Member States must recognise it. The next Secretary-General should be the man who has already shaped the very process that will choose him, and who is ready to give the United Nations a new lease of life.

Support Otunnu. Elevate experience. Demand reform. Choose the proven path.

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Olara Otunnu | Blessed Thursday | Besigye | How're | City Oilers | #OwnTheLite | #FFeBanno | Magogo | #EmpoweringInvestors | Hoima | #Kyadondo7s

[Paul Okech @pokech24]

@TommyLeeUganda Stop filming minors. I wish you are sued for this.

[AfCFTA Secretariat Official @AfCFTA]

We return with Season 2 of the AfCFTA Podcast, with a renewed focus on the strategy behind implementation.
This season offers a closer look at the team advancing the AfCFTA’s work. Through conversations with the Secretariat’s leadership, we explore the mandates, the scope of function, and how efforts are shaping trade across the continent.
From policy development to execution, each episode provides a grounded perspective on what it takes to translate the Agreement into tangible outcomes.
#AfCFTAPodcast#AfCFTA

[AfCFTA Secretariat Official @AfCFTA]

This is where deals are shaped, partnerships are built, and Africa’s trade agenda moves forward.
#BiasharaAfrika2026 brings together the public and private sectors to accelerate implementation under the African Continental Free Trade Area.
If you are working to expand, invest, or enable trade across Africa, this platform is designed for you.
📍 Lomé, Togo
📅 18–20 May 2026
Register here:
🔗 https://t.co/njP4XoGI7b
#AfCFTA #CreatingOneAfricanMarket

[AfCFTA Secretariat Official @AfCFTA]

Today in Addis Ababa, the #AfCFTA Secretariat signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the European Union on the margins of the EU–Ethiopia Business Forum, reinforcing their partnership to support the implementation of the AfCFTA.
In his opening remarks at the Forum, @MeneWamkele, Secretary-General of the AfCFTA Secretariat, underscored that the #AfCFTA is advancing a predictable, rules-based continental market, strengthening Africa’s position as a competitive investment destination.
The MoU, signed by the Secretary-General and EU Commissioner Jozef Síkela, reflects a maturing Africa–EU partnership, with a growing focus on trade and investment cooperation anchored in mutual interests and shared commitment.
#AfCFTA

[AfCFTA Secretariat Official @AfCFTA]

The Expert Group Meeting on the assessment of the African Continental Free Trade Area implementation in the Republic of Burundi is taking place from 21-24 April 2026 in Gitega, marking an important step towards concluding Burundi’s national review under the AfCFTA Implementation Review Mechanism (AFIRM).

Over these 4 days, thematic experts from the AfCFTA Secretariat, Burundi's Ministry of Mining, Energies, Industry, Trade and Tourism, and other relevant institutions are reviewing the draft One Report of the Study and providing inputs into the matrices to strengthen their quality, accuracy, and ensure evidence-based recommendations ahead of the validation workshop.

Burundi's Expert Group Meeting is the fifth and last gathering for the five EAC Partner States undergoing the reviews under the AFIRM.

[AfCFTA Secretariat Official @AfCFTA]

H.E. Wamkele Mene, Secretary-General of the AfCFTA Secretariat, paid a courtesy call on Baroness Chapman of Darlington, UK Minister of Development and Africa.
The meeting provided an opportunity to brief on the current state of AfCFTA implementation, following the conclusion of negotiations, and to reaffirm the longstanding partnership between the UK Government and the AfCFTA Secretariat.
Discussions underscored the importance of deepening collaboration in priority areas, including trade facilitation, investment promotion, and digital trade.
Enabling greater participation of the UK private sector in Africa, by leveraging opportunities under the AfCFTA, was highlighted as key to strengthening trade and investment relations.
#AfCFTA #CreatingOneAfricanMarket

[AfCFTA Secretariat Official @AfCFTA]

H.E. Wamkele Mene met with H.E. Wael Fathy, Ambassador of Egypt to Ghana, during a courtesy visit at the AfCFTA Secretariat.
Discussions focused on:
- Upcoming Egypt–Ghana Virtual Business Forum
- Upcoming AU Mid-Year Business Summit in El Alamein
- Progress in AfCFTA implementation, incl. trade volumes & issued AfCFTA Certificates of Origin by state parties

H.E. Mene underscored the need to elevate trade & investment issues at the highest level and create the space for the private sector to engage with African leaders. He also commended Egypt’s leadership in the conclusion of key AfCFTA protocols.

#AfCFTA #AfricanTrade #EgyptGhana #RegionalIntegration

[Paul Okech @pokech24]

@KenyanSays It happened to me. The Total people used to add water to their diesel. My car would stop suddenly until a mechanic checked it and washed the tank. The moment I switched to shell my problems were solved.

[Paul Okech @pokech24]

@Hon_Banurapeter @bunyoro_univers @Bunyoro_Kitara He was such a humble, friendly and down to earth gentleman. I recall we did our undergraduate at MUBS. May the Lord rest his soul in perfect peace.

[AfCFTA Secretariat Official @AfCFTA]

On his official visit to the Chad, H.E. Wamkele Mene paid a courtesy call on H.E. Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, President of the Republic.
During the meeting, H.E. Mene briefed the President on the objectives of his mission to N’Djamena and provided an update on the state of implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area.
This marks his second visit to the country, aimed at engaging key national stakeholders including the #AfCFTA National Implementation Committee, the private sector, women entrepreneurs, and young business leaders on the opportunities presented by the #AfCFTA. The visit featured a forum jointly organized by the #AfCFTA Secretariat and the Ministry of Trade and Industry to strengthen awareness, preparedness, and participation in continental trade.
H.E. Mene commended the important role played by the Republic of Chad during the #AfCFTA negotiations and reiterated the Secretariat’s commitment to supporting the country’s regional integration efforts. He underscored the importance of leveraging key instruments such as the Protocol on Women and Youth in Trade and the Digital Trade Protocol to promote inclusive and future-oriented trade participation.
#AfCFTA #DigitalTrade #WomenInTrade #YouthEntrepreneurship

[AfCFTA Secretariat Official @AfCFTA]

Today in Chad, the #AfCFTA Secretariat, in partnership with the Ministry of Trade and Industry of Chad, convened a Joint Opening Ceremony for the Private Sector Workshop & Youth Forum placing businesses and young people at the centre of Africa’s trade agenda.
The ceremony featured remarks from H.E. the Secretary-General of the #AfCFTA, H.E. the Minister of Youth, and President of the Chamber of Commerce of Chad, underscoring a shared commitment to inclusive trade and economic opportunity.
Technical sessions, focused on Chad’s status under the #AfCFTA, customs rules and procedures, the #AfCFTA Digital Trade Protocol, the critical role of Africa’s private sector, and implementation support from African Export-Import Bank.
#AfCFTA #PrivateSector #YouthInTrade #WomenInTrade #Chad