WON NYACI RUN

[Oscar Brian Ojok (Oscaro) @oscarbrianojok]

Who is H.H Dr. Eng. Michael Moses Odongo Okune, R.Eng., FUIPE, FICE (Won Nyaci of Lango), often cited as the MOST EDUCATED TRADITIONAL LEADER in the WORLD.

Dr. Eng. Michael Moses Odongo Okune (born March 6, 1965, at Ibuje Trading Centre, Maruzi, Apac District) is a distinguished Ugandan civil engineer, public administrator, and cultural leader serving as the Won Nyaci (Paramount Chief) of the Lango, he uniquely combines elite technical expertise with cultural leadership.

He holds five hard earned university degrees, including a BSc in Civil Engineering (1989), an MSc in Civil Engineering (2003), and a PhD in Civil Engineering (2009) from Makerere University, alongside an MSc in Bridge Engineering from the University of Surrey (UK, 2005) and an MBA from ESAMI/Maastricht (2003). He is a Fellow of both the Institution of Civil Engineers (UK) and the Uganda Institution of Professional Engineers.

Across a 35-year engineering career, he built and managed major national infrastructure and led key regulatory bodies;
>>Served in the Ministry of Works and Transport starting in 1989, spending over ten years in the 1990s as a district and regional road maintenance engineer, including District Engineer for Lango (1991-1992), before rising to Chief Materials Engineer (2007-2009) and Commissioner for Construction Standards and Quality Management (2021–2024).

>>Coordinated major donor-funded infrastructure projects throughout the 1990s and 2000s, including the German-funded (KfW) Bridges Construction and Rehabilitation Project (1993–1996), the $30 million World Bank-financed El Niño Emergency Road Repair Project (1998-2000), and pre-investment feasibility studies for the New Jinja Bridge (2nd Nile Bridge).

>>Led the Uganda Road Fund (2009-2019) as founding Executive Director, building the agency from scratch to finance national road maintenance and authoring the annual Uganda Road Fund Budgeting and Operational Guidelines.

>>Regulated Uganda’s engineering profession after joining the UK Institution of Highways and Transportation in 1992 and becoming a Registered Engineer and Member of the Uganda Institution of Professional Engineers in 1995, later serving as Chairman of the Engineers Registration Board (2014-2020), alongside chairing the Uganda National Cultural Centre (2015–2018) and Chairman of the Governing Council of Uganda Technical College (UTC), Lira from 2005 to 2008.

Lectured in civil engineering at Makerere University, focusing on pavement durability, construction materials, bridge engineering, and road maintenance planning systems (ROMAPS and HDM-IV), alongside public advocacy for major bridge upgrades and urban transport tunnels.

H.H. Dr. Eng. Michael Moses Odongo Okune was the Lango Foreign Affairs Minister (2010-2017) in the Lango Cultural Foundation and organized the famous Lango Conference held from December 27 to 29, 2012, at Uganda Technical College (UTC), Lira, under the theme "Lango United For Development," bringing together cultural, political, religious, and diaspora leaders.
He navigated a brief parallel leadership transition before succeeding the late Won Nyaci of Lango, His Highness Yosam Odur Ebii, who served from 2003 until his passing in 2025.

[AIDS INFORMATION CENTRE-UGANDA @aic_ug]

We joined the Won Nyaci Run,offering free health services to participants including HIV testing, malaria screening,blood sugar checks.Our team also took part in the 5km marathon,promoting health awareness & community engagement,we continue bringing health services to communities

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HRH Eng Moses Michael Odongo Okune has made two years as Won Nyaci Me Lango 👑

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It's all set for the 2nd Coronation Anniversary of the Won Nyaci Me Lango HRH Eng Moses Michael Odongo Okune at Mayor's Gardens Lira City

[BRIAN SKID @Brian__Skid]

Everyone is warmly invited to the 2nd Coronation Anniversary of Won Nyaci Me Lango, a special celebration of our heritage, unity, leadership and rich Lango culture.

📅 Date: Mon, 2nd Nov 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Venue: Mayor’s Gardens

CHIEF GUEST: President Yoweri Museveni

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Ico ningo ningo, apwoyo donyo wuu e nino anyen
Obanga medi wuu gum 🙏

[Gloriah Akao @AkaoGloriah]

2nd coronation anniversary is calling guys 2/11/2026

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We want to thank Redcross for supporting this noble cause

We're excited for your generous contribution towards the Won Nyaci Run 2026

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Kede mara, Won Nyaci Me Lango HRH Eng. Moses Michael Odongo Okune lwongo joo ducu me wi lobo kede rok ocele me bino nywako kede kwer me loca acalo Won Nyaci Me Lango oromo mwaki aryo dong.

Kwera abedo abutu dwe 2/11/2026 i Mayor's garden Lira City cawa angwen me odiko

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Kede mara alwongo Lango ducu me wi lobo kede rok ocele me bino nywako keda kwer me loca acalo Won Nyaci Me Lango oromo mwaki aryo dong. Kwera abedo abutu dwe 2/11/2026 i Mayor's garden Lira City cawa angwen me odiko.
Jojok amalo!

Apwoyo matek!

[Role Model Foundation @RoleModelFoundn]

Queen Angel Rose P. Auma, Little Face of Lira City 2025/26, proudly participated in the Won Nyaci Run 2026, celebrating culture, identity, and unity.

She came, she represented, and she made us proud! ❤️

Until next year! 🙏

#WonNyaciRun2026 #LittleFaceOfLiraCity #QueenAngel

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@RoleModelFoundn @movit_ug @BOMAHHOTELLTD @943qfmlira @977unityfm @CouncilLira @Brian__Skid @vanmarcus14 Let's do it again next year

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Hon. Min. Mercy Faith Lakisa at the Win Nyaci Run 2026

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Thank you Angel P. Auma Little Face of Lira City for lacing up and running with us at the Won Nyaci Run 2026

Your presence brought joy to Lango and showed that Lango culture is for the young, the vibrant and the proud.

Lango celebrates you

[AIDS INFORMATION CENTRE-UGANDA @aic_ug]

Champion on the move, The 10KM winner of the Teso Run/AIDS Marathon in Soroti City reminds us that ending HIV starts with action. Get tested. Stay on treatment. End stigma.

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Your hard work made the inaugural Won Nyaci Run a success. You didn't just market a run, you marketed Lango pride, culture and inclusivity.

This certificate is a small token for a big job well done. We are proud of you. Lango is proud of you.

[BRIAN SKID @Brian__Skid]

I was honored to receive a Certificate of Appreciation as Head Of Marketing for the Won Nyaci Run

It was more than a run. It was about celebrating Lango culture and giving mobility to people living with disabilities.

Apwoyo 🙏

[BRIAN SKID @Brian__Skid]

I was honored to receive a Certificate of Appreciation as Head Of Marketing for the Won Nyaci Run

It was more than a run. It was about celebrating Lango culture and giving mobility to people living with disabilities.

Apwoyo 🙏

[BRIAN SKID @Brian__Skid]

Good morning y'all
May you shine today and have a blessed Sunday 🙏

[Gloriah Akao @AkaoGloriah]

Won Nyaci Run it was! Thanks everyone who participated!

[AIDS INFORMATION CENTRE-UGANDA @aic_ug]

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