Ogwang Peter

Peter Ogwang (born 15 December 1983) is a Ugandan politician. He is the current Minister of State for Sports in the Ugandan Cabinet. He was appointed to that position on 22 July 2022, replacing Denis Hamson Obua. Previously, he was the State Minister for Economic Monitoring and had earlier served as the State Minister for Information, Communication, ICT and National Guidance. He is also the elected Member of Parliament for Ngariam County in Katakwi District, in the 12th Parliament (2026-2031 ).

Early life and education Ogwang was born on 15 December 1983 in Katakwi District. He attended Moruapesur Primary School. He studied at Soroti Secondary School, for his O-Level studies, obtaining a Uganda Certificate of Education from there. He transferred to Tororo Progressive Academy, where he completed his A-Level education, graduating with a Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education, in 2001. After parliamentary approval, he swore in as State Minister for Information, Communication, ICT and National Guidance, on 13 January 2020. He is the elected Member of Parliament for Ngariam County in Katakwi District, in the 12th Parliament (2026-2031).

Personal details Peter Ogwang is married.

Parliamentary duties He has the following additional parliamentary responsibilities: He is a member of the Committee on Presidential Affairs and is also a member of the Parliamentary Budget Committee.