Won Nyaci of Lango Eng. Dr. Odongo Okune Set for First Official UK Tour to Drive Investment and Unity

What the report says

The Won Nyaci of Lango, HRH Eng. Dr. Michael Moses Odongo Okune, is preparing for his first official overseas tour since his enthronement, with a visit to the Lango community in the United Kingdom scheduled for 7–11 October 2026, according to Dokolo Post. The article says the trip is intended to strengthen ties with the diaspora, encourage investment in the Lango sub-region, and promote cultural pride and unity among Lango people and Ugandans more broadly.

The reported agenda includes urging members of the diaspora to stay connected to their heritage and support development at home. Dokolo Post says he is expected to encourage business partnerships in Lango, help create opportunities for young people, and back education through scholarships and bursaries. The coverage also links the visit to wider goals such as agro-industrial development and the preservation of Lango traditions for younger generations born in the UK.

The Speaker of the Council of Clan Leaders, Willy Omodo Omodo, said at the Lango Cultural Center that the Won Nyaci will also take part in Uganda’s Independence Day celebrations on 9 October at the Ugandan Embassy in the UK, where he is expected to address embassy officials and guests. The article adds that he will use the tour to promote his upcoming coronation anniversary on 2 November in Lira City.

For context, Dokolo Post reports that fundraising activities ahead of the anniversary are already underway, including a marathon on 24 October and a health camp with Lira Regional Referral Hospital.