Charles Engola | |
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| Born | 12 October 1958 Iceme, Oyam District, Protectorate of Uganda |
| Died | 2 May 2023 (aged 64) Kampala, Uganda |
| Cause of death | Gunshot wounds |
| Education | Kampala International University (Bachelor of Development Studies, Master of Public Administration and Management) |
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| Years active | 1982–2023 |
| Known for | Military matters |
| Title | Member of Parliament for Oyam County North and State Minister for Defence |
Charles Okello Macodwogo Engola (12 October 1958 – 2 May 2023), commonly known as Charles Okello (Macodwogo) Engola, was a Ugandan politician and a retired colonel in the Uganda People's Defence Force. He was the State Minister for Labour, Employment and Industrial Relations in the Ugandan Cabinet, as well as the Member of Parliament representing Oyam North County when he was shot and killed by his bodyguard. Previously, he had held the position of Minister of State for Defence.