Born: 6th January 1960
Died: 14th April 2024
Religion: Anglican
Education
| 1967-1973 | – | Primary level at Akadot Primary School, Kumi |
| 1974-1977 | – | O level at Gulu High School, Gulu |
| 1978-1979 | – | A level at Teso College Aloet, Soroti |
| 1980-1983 | – | BSc Makerere University, Kampala |
| 1984 | – | Post Graduate Diploma in Renewable Energy Engineering at ENI-SOGESTA Institute Urbino, Italy |
| 1987-1988 | – | MSc University of Ibadan, Nigeria |
| 1991-1992 | – | Diploma in Environmental Science and Technology (Distinction)-IHE Delft institute for Water Education, Netherlands |
| 1992-1993 | – | MSc Environmental Science and Technology (Distinction)-IHE Delft, Netherlands |
| 1995-2000 | – | PhD Environmental Science and Technology-IHE Delft and Wagenigen University, Netherlands |
Professional life
| 1984-1987 | – | Teaching Assistant, Chemistry Department at Makerere University, Kampala |
| 1989-1994 | – | Lecturer at Chemistry Department at Makerere University, Kampala |
| 1994-2000 | – | Water Quality Manager at National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC), Kampala |
| 1997-2001 | – | Project Coordinator at Lake Victoria Environment Management Project (LVEMP), Kampala |
| 2000-2001 | – | Manager (Quality, Training, Research and Development Department) at NWSC, Kampala |
| 2001-2006 | – | Programme Officer at Lake Victoria Development Program, East African Community (EAC) Secretariat, Arusha, Tanzania |
| 2006-2011 | – | Executive Secretary at Lake Victoria Basin Commission, EAC, Kisumu, Kenya |
| 2011-2021 | – | Executive Director, National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), Kampala |
| 2021-2024 | – | Executive Director at Climate Change Action for East Africa, Kampala |
Family
| Parents | Siblings |
| Yakobo Okia | Opeero Yesse |
| Akurut Edisa | Okurut Martin Otim Okia (RIP) |
| Ariong Manasseh | |
| Iculet Marylin |
Spouse
Dr. Ademun Anna Rose Okurut
Children
- Odongo Keefa Okurut
- Otim Amaziah Martin
- Morena Edith Akurut
Grandchildren
- Maya Ademun
- Emmanuel Odongo
- Asante Akia
- Theo Okurut
Nephews and Nieces
| Yesse Opeero | Okurut Martin Otim Okia (RIP) | Ariong Manasseh | Alupo Maryline |
| Akurut | Jacob Okia Odongo | Alphonse Angulo | Francis Okia |
| Emorut (RIP) | Apio Edith | Caroline Abilat | Emmanuel Okurut |
| Otuba Moses | Amongin Sarah | Sarah Alupo | Topista Amokol |
| Okello Solomon | Isaac Tom Okurut | Edith Akurut | Opolot Abraham |
| Yesse Opeero | Stella Iculet | Silver Okurut | |
| Amongin | Jennifer Asio | Amongin | |
| Elokait | Jacob Okia | Rhoda Ameke | |
| Leah | Philemon Oluju | Akiteng | |
| Edisa Akurut | Iculet | ||
| Manasseh Ariong |
