Lokii John Baptist
Lokii John Baptist | |
|---|---|
 Lokii John Baptist | |
| Minister of Karamoja Affairs | |
| In office 2026–2031 | |
| Appointed by | Yoweri Museveni |
| Preceded by | Peter Lokeris |
Dr. Lokii John Baptist is a Ugandan veterinary doctor, politician and a member of the 12th parliament representing the people of Matheniko County, Moroto district and serves as the National Resistance Movement (NRM) National Vice chairperson for Karamoja region. In May 2026, he was appointed Minister for Karamoja Affairs by President Yoweri Museveni to serve as a cabinet minister for the term 2026–2031.[1][2][3]
Career
Dr. Lokii John Baptist serves as the Member of Parliament representing the people of Matheniko County in the 11th Parliament of Uganda and also serves as an Ex Official of Karamoja Peace And Technology University council (KAPATU).[4] He is among the newly appointed ministers to represent Karamoja region as a cabinet minister in the National Resistance Movement government.[2]
Other Considerations
As a leader, Dr. Lokii has intervened in community matters of human trafficking in Karamoja and has contributed to involving relevant authorities including the Parliament of Uganda to address this issue.[5] He has intervened in settling Land deputes in Moroto district by demanding documentation and proof from the Ministry of Works and transport in their efforts to establish Gulu University constituent college in Moroto district since the land was community owned.[6] Lokii also monitors government projects like the Parish Development Model in the Karamoja Sub-region to assess its livelihood performance in the region and report to government on the progress of such programs.[7]
See also
References
- ↑ Kazibwe, Kenneth (2026-06-09). "Uganda: New Cabinet Members Sworn-in, Set for Orientation At Kyankwanzi". Nile Post. Retrieved 2026-06-11.
- 1 2 "Museveni unveils new Cabinet, retains Nabbanja, Alupo and Janet in key reshuffle". Monitor. 2026-05-26. Retrieved 2026-06-11.
- ↑ REPORTER, JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD (2026-06-09). "PHOTOS: Museveni presides over swearing-in ceremony of new cabinet". UG Standard - Latest News. Retrieved 2026-06-11.
- ↑ "Hon. Lokii John Baptist (MP) - KAPATU Project". 2024-08-10. Retrieved 2026-06-11.
- ↑ "Gov't tasked to probe sale of Karamojong girls". The Independent Uganda. 2019-12-04. Retrieved 2026-06-11.
- ↑ Reporter, Independent (2021-03-12). "Gulu university, ministry of works embroiled in land dispute". The Independent Uganda. Retrieved 2026-06-11.
- ↑ "Ateker Moroto FM Radio". atekerfm.com. Retrieved 2026-06-11.