Tears & Triumph - Onapito Ekomoloit

ONAPITO EKOMOLOIT, popularly known as as Ona, is the subject of “Tears & Triumph”, a memoir chronicling the rise of a struggling village-raised boy from Teso, NorthEast Uganda, to a national prominence. Facing adversity right from a young age, including the early death of his mother, Onapito achieved what can be considered great success in later life.

After abandoning his early student ambition to become a lawyer, Onapito became a renowned journalist, served as a Member of Parliament, before working as a press secretary to President YOWERI MUSEVENI KAGUTA.

Onapito , however surprised many when he left State House and Politics to become the corporate executive. Onapito joined Nile Breweries LTD, where he spent 17 years as the brewer's iconic Legal & Corporate Affairs Director. Yet despite his success in the corporate world, Onapito never lost touch with his media roots, and remains a prominent figure on the Uganda Media Talk Shows Circuit.

Described as humble and even enigmatic, Onapito in the Tears & Triumph offers a riveting account of his life that leaves the reader wanting more. This book is a testament to the power of perseverance and determination against all odds.