Kampala, Uganda — Former Permanent Secretary and veteran civil servant Mzee Opika Opoka Hector Simon has died. The family announced that he passed away on January 31, 2026, marking the end of a long career in public service and national development.
Opika Opoka, a respected senior citizen, previously served as a Permanent Secretary and was also a member of the Education Service Commission, where he contributed to the shaping of Uganda’s education administration. He is remembered by colleagues and the public as a dedicated technocrat who served the country with diligence and integrity.
The family said the announcement is intended to inform relatives, friends, the people of Kitgum, the Acholi sub-region, and Ugandans at large of his passing.
A vigil is currently ongoing at the late Opika Opoka’s residence in Lower Kololo, Plot 11, Golf Course Road, and will continue on Monday, February 2, 2026, from 6:00 pm.
According to the funeral program, the body will be transported on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, to Labongo-Donyo Village, Chua West Sub-County, Kitgum Matidi County, Kitgum District.
Burial will take place on Thursday, February 5, 2026, starting at 9:00 am, at his ancestral home in Labongo-Donyo Village. A Requiem Mass will be held at Christ the King Church, Kitgum.
Family members described Opika Opoka as a devoted father, grandfather, and mentor whose legacy in public service and education will be remembered for years to come.
For further details, the family can be reached through his daughter, Counsel Patricia Opoka Akello, on 0772 852 434.
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