Barbara Nekesa Oundo

Barbara Nekesa Oundo is a Ugandan politician and diplomat, who serves as Uganda's High Commissioner to South Africa, based in Pretoria. In that capacity, she also represents her country, to the nations of South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho and Swaziland.

She previously served as the state minister for Karamoja affairs in the Cabinet of Uganda. She was appointed to that position on 27 May 2011. She replaced Janet Museveni, who was appointed minister for Karamoja affairs. Oundo has also served as the elected member of Parliament for Busia District women's representative in the 9th parliament (2011 to 2016).

Quotes

• I encourage you to leave sugarcane growing to those with bigger chunks of land. Instead, focus on commercial agriculture and avoid land fragmentation. It’s essential to process land titles to secure your ownership
  • https://nilepost.co.ug/news/217720/nrms-barbara-nekesa-asks-busoga-to-prioritise-commercial-agriculture-over-sugarcane-growing
• excellent performance during her tour of duty in South Africa
  • https://kampalapost.com/content/ambassador-barbara-nekesas-tour-duty-south-africa-ends
• I remain optimistic about the deep and vibrant relationship between the two countries – and their peoples – will only grow stronger in the days ahead.
  • https://kampalapost.com/content/ambassador-barbara-nekesas-tour-duty-south-africa-ends
• smaller landowners should adopt more diversified and profitable agricultural practices.
  • https://nilepost.co.ug/news/217720/nrm-s-barbara-nekesa-asks-busoga-to-prioritise-commercial-agriculture-over-sugarcane-growing