10 Things You Didn’t Know About Gen Jeje  Odongo

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Gen Jeje Odongo

1.Who is Jeje Odongo?

Hon Odongo Jeje Abubakhar , an educationist by profession,a Senior Military Officer and the current minister for internal affairs in Uganda.

2.What is Jeje Odongo’s family background?

He was born on July 9, 1951, in Amuria District, in the Teso sub-region in Eastern Uganda.

His mother Alisabera Atim  died at the age of 115 years in January 2018. He has three sisters and one brother.

3.What is Jeje Odongo’s education background?

He went to Ngora High School for his secondary education. In May 2008, Jeje Odongo graduated with the degree of Master of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy from Nkumba University.

4.When did Jeje Odongo enter Ugandan army?

 He entered the Ugandan army in 1979 and himself together with Yoweri Museveni, attacked Kabamba Military Barracks in February 1981 to start the Ugandan Bush War which lasted from February 1981 until April 1986. Jeje Odongo was captured soon after the first NRA operation but h was imprisoned in Luzira Maximum Security Prison.

5.What terrible thing did Jeje Odongo do that made news in 2012

Minister Gen. Jeje Odongo was accused for allegedly stealing two cars belonging to a businessman called Mr Haroun but Gen. Odongo denied the allegations, saying Haroun is ‘sick all this happened in 2012

6.What is Jeje Odongo’s  working Experience?

In brief, Jeje’s working experience is as below;

2021-to date Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uganda

2016-2021 Minister of Internal Affairs & Member of Parliament representing Orungo Constituency

2009-2015 Minister of State for Defence

2002-2006 Minister of State for Environment

2001-2006 Member of Parliament representing Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF)

1998-2001 Army Commander, UPDF

1996-1998 Minister of State for Defence & Member of Parliament representing Amuria Constituency

1995 Chief Political Commissioner, National Resistance Army (NRA)

1989-1996 Member of the National Resistance Council representing the NRA

1989-1994 Director of Supplies, NRA

7.What is Jeje Odongo’s military Education? 

In brief , his military education is as below;

2007 National Defense College, Karen, Kenya (NDC)

1992 Monterey, USA (Logistics command)

1979/80 Monduli Academy, Tanzania (Commissioned Officer)

8.What are the achievements of Jeje Odongo?

In May 2008, Jeje Odongo was awarded a Master of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy by Nkumba University.

Through his personal projects, Jeje has facilitated worship places, offered an ambulance to enhance health services, and also supported saving groups to enhance income-generating activities.

9.Who is Jeje Odongo’s wife?

Little is known about his love life since he keeps it as a secret but he has a wife and children.  

10.What is Jeje Odongo’s networth?

jeje Odongoone of the richest Politician & listed on most popular Politician who has a net worth of $5.00 million (Estimated) which he earned from his occupation as Politician

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