Former vice president Professor Gilbert Bukenya and businessman Dr Sudhir Ruparelia are among 118 people assigned Patriotic Officer (PO) numbers by the Patriotic League of Uganda (PLU).
PLU General Secretary Fadil Twalla announced the appointments in a statement released on Friday, September 11, 2026.
Prof Bukenya was assigned PO/300, while Dr Ruparelia received PO/198. City businessman Godfrey Kirumira was assigned PO/199.
The list includes government officials, lawmakers, business leaders, professionals and other public figures.
Among those appointed are ministers Amos Lugoloobi, Sarah Nakawuki, Musa Ecweru and Faith Mercy Lakisa.
See the full list below
Compatriots,
— Twalla Fadil (@HonTwallafadil) September 11, 2026
The Chairman of The Patriotic League of Uganda, Gen @mkainerugaba has awarded the following persons with Patriotic Officer (PO) numbers;
PO/183 Hon. Peninah Busingye
PO/184 Hon. Min. Yorke Odria Alioni
PO/185 Hon. Eng. John Bosco Kariisa
PO/186 Hon. Molly… pic.twitter.com/SdfWMea53W