Peter Lokeris

Peter Aimat Lokeris (born 2 February 1947) is a Ugandan politician and accountant. He was the Minister in charge of Karamoja affairs in the Cabinet of Uganda from 16 February 2009 until the cabinet reshuffle of 26 May 2026. In the cabinet reshuffle of 27 May 2011, and that of 1 March 2015, Peter Lokeris retained his cabinet post. He is also the elected Member of Parliament representing Chekwii County in Nakapiripirit District. He has continuously represented that constituency since 1996.

Early life and education Peter Lokeris was born on 2 February 1947 in Pian county in Nakapiripirit District to Teko Apo-oroma Namoni-Angitiang and his wife Aisu Elizabeth. He holds the degree of Bachelor of Commerce from Makerere University. He also holds a Diploma in Finance from the Uganda Management Institute in Kampala. He also holds a Master of Science in Marketing from Makerere University and another Master of Arts in Peace and Conflict Studies from the same university. In another cabinet reshuffle, Peter Lokeris was appointed Minister of State for Minerals on 16 February 2009. Lokeris was re-elected as member of parliament for Chekwi county on 18 February 2011. In the cabinet reshuffle of 27 May 2011, he retained his cabinet post as State Minister for Minerals. He was removed from the cabinet in the reshuffle on 26 May 2026 and was succeeded by Lokii John Baptist.