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President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Wednesday met with the family of the late Bazilio Olara-Okello, a significant figure in Uganda’s military history at State House, Entebbe.
The family was led by Rt. Hon. Dan Kidega, the former Speaker of the East African Legislative Assembly.
Bazilio Olara-Okello (1929 – 9 January 1990) was a Ugandan military officer and one of the commanders of the Uganda National Liberation Army (UNLA) that together with the Tanzanian army overthrew Idi Amin in 1979.
During the meeting, President Museveni reminisced about his encounters with Olara-Okello and other prominent figures from that era including Tito Okello, as he reflected on his experiences in Tanzania in 1972 and the military operations that shaped Uganda’s destiny.
The President also expressed his commitment to supporting Olara-Okello’s family.
Ms. Florence Apoko Olara, Olara-Okello’s daughter, thanked the government and the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) for their support during her father’s burial.
Mrs. Beatrice Olara Ataro, the widow of the late Olara-Okello, also expressed her gratitude to President Museveni’s continued support. In response, President Museveni promised further assistance to Olara-Okello’s family, ensuring their well-being and honouring the legacy of a man who played a pivotal role in Uganda’s liberation struggle.