08/01/2024
I have completed a Diploma in Journalism and Media Studies from Alison.com
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I can now practice journalism and blogging professionally online. In 2021, I launched The Watchman Magazine online while solely relying on my legal papers—a Bachelor of Laws degree from Cavendish University, Uganda. I am happy with the online studies because they empower me, though they are difficult to achieve. You must be extremely hardworking, brilliant, dedicated, and self-driven to study online successfully
I am sharing with you my CV VERBATIM
CURRICULUM VITAE -AROMA Patrick 8th January 20240
PERSONAL DATA
Name Aroma Patrick
Date of Birth 06/06/1976
Place of birth Lira – in Lango-Uganda
Citizenship Ugandan.
Profession 1. Lawyer- Bachelor of Laws -Cavendish University Uganda
2. Diploma in Journalism and Media Studies from Alison.com
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Marital Status Separated but Pending Marriage
Postal Address P. O. Box 268- Lira Uganda
Physical address Abedpiny Cell, Adekokwok Ward, Lira City – Uganda
Telephone +256-(0)782658458/0755524343/0761506633
Personal Email [email protected]
Future Focus I will Join the Kenya or Tanzania LDC in August/September 2025 and end up with a Master in Law and a Master in Public Health by 2027. Doing Online courses shall be continuous for capacity building to help me in Community Project Implementations, Online Journalism and Blogging
PROFILE
I have a Bachelor of Laws Degree from Cavendish University Uganda and over 15 years of experience in project proposal writing, project implementations in the agricultural sector, legal writing, research, and journalistic writing. I am a hardworking and self-driven person.
I have broad experience developing proposals and managing development activities to achieve results in NGO, corporate, and private sector management. I also practice teamwork when developing and implementing special programs and projects, monitoring, and evaluation.
I have a passion for work, Compassion for Clients, Great Communication Skills, a willingness to Listen, Knowledge of the Law, Strong Writing Ability, Creativity, Good Judgment, Innovativeness, and Charisma.
HOBBIES
Community work, Writing, Reading, Leadership and Music LANGUAGES
LANGUAGE UNDERSTANDING SPOKEN WRITTEN READING
1. English Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
2. Kiswahili Good Good Fair Good
3. Lango Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
4. Luo /Acholi Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
5. Luganda Excellent Good Fair Fair
French Learning Learning Learning Learning
Chinese Learning Learning Learning Learning
Spanish Learning Learning Learning Learning
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Institution Year Award
Post Graduate Diploma in Community Health Management August 2023 to May 2025 Nsamizi Training Institute of Social Development offered ONLINE & WEEKEND PROGRAM.
Cavendish University Uganda 2015-2020 Bachelor of Laws Degree
Kitante Hill Secondary School 1996-1998 Advanced Level Education (A ‘Level)
Jinja Secondary School 1995 Ordinary Level (0’Level)
Lango College 1992-1994 Attended Senior One to Senior Three
VH Public School I started primary one at Ambalal Primary School from 1983 to 1985, studies interrupted by the NRA -Alice Lakwena war, then rejoined VH Public School from
WORK EXPERIENCE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: March 2007 to Present
Camkwoki Grassroot Initiative for Development Limited
1. Preparing Project Proposals
2. Promoting the organization’s projects
3. Linking the organization with potential Donors and liaising with other organizations Nationally and Internationally
4. In charge of external communications
5. Monitoring the implementation of Camkwoki projects
6. Preparing and submitting project reports
7. Strategic management and planning for the organization.
8. Offer technical support to organization staff on service delivery to the community for improved people’s livelihoods.
9. Resource mobilization and promotion of the organization.
Uganda People’s Congress Political Party
National Youth Leader -2011-2015
Duties and Responsibilities
Leading and Managing Youth Affairs/Activities of the Uganda People’s Congress
Providing leadership training to youth members, including teaching conflict resolution skills, communication techniques, and teamwork skills
Coordinating with other political and civil society organizations to network and develop the Uganda People’s Congress Youth
In collaboration with the mainstream party, develop creative monthly youth programs that will provide an opportunity for them to deepen their ideology and political faith in the party
Head of Mobilization Desk 2008-2010
Duties and Responsibilities
• Mobilizes political assets in targeted districts to engage in UPC activities, district meetings, fundraising, etc., on a sustained basis.
• Develops and maintains strong working relationships with relevant National Party Officials, Secretariat Staff, Party members, and the general public.
• Assists in creating, marketing, and implementing grassroots and social media strategy and components of the Uganda People’s Congress.
• Maintains current grassroots database and provides information from the system, as needed by Party Officials
• Develop written communications (e.g., activity reports, Action Alerts, presentations, training materials, web content, etc.) to inform relevant internal and/or external audiences of priority issues and program actions and results of UPC.
• Identifies, compiles, and distributes relevant reports as needed.
• Coordinates with Party organs, including planning grassroots meetings and attending meetings/conferences as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
Head of Communication Desk
Duties and Responsibilities
a. Develop Systems and programs for dissemination of information internally and externally from Headquarters to various Party organs, diaspora, and vice-versa
b. Handle all matters about talk shows, Radio programs, Television programs, and Press conferences
c. Draft political statements subject to approval by the Secretary-General and distribute them to media houses, Diplomatic corps, and External Bureau
d. Receive, process, and disseminate information from grassroots to appropriate national organs
e. Maintain a register of telephone numbers, email, and electronic addresses of all Party officials from National Party Headquarters to Districts, Constituencies, Universities, etc
ONLINE EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Project Management
I. Certificate in Project Management 101 offered by https://openclassrooms.com/ https://openclassrooms.com/en/dashboard/courses -taken
II. Certificate in Project Management offered on Great Learning Online Platform. Completed the course on 17 December 2023. Check my Certificate at https://olympus.mygreatlearning.com/certificates
III. Certificate in Quality Project Management offered on Great Learning Online Platform. Completed the course on 17 December 2023. Check my Certificate at https://olympus.mygreatlearning.com/certificates
IV. CERTIFICATE in Writing Winning Grant Proposals: An Immersive Flipped Course. The Course was held from 04 October to 30th November 2023 by Research4 Life and ITOCA Contact: [email protected]. https://itoca.org/elearning/user/profile.php
V. Certificate in Donor Research offered 5th/December/2023 https://philantropia.teachable.com/courses/enrolled/1073260
VI. Certificate in Fundamentals of Grant Writing 2021 https://yali.state.gov/courses/
VII. Training in Project Reporting organized by WSA INNOVATIONS 09th-10th January 2016 https://wsainnovations.org/
VIII. Participated in the training on Holistic approaches to Renewable Energy Project Management conducted by the African Clean Energy Research Alliance in conjunction with Makerere University in 2018. Awarded Certificate of Participation Renewable Energy Project Management
IX. Awarded Certificate in Community Organizing for Action https://yali.state.gov/courses/ 2021
Agriculture, Agribusiness and Extension
I. Completed Climate Smart Livestock Production. Contact: [email protected] .https://elearning.fao.org/ January 2024
II. Nutrition, Food Security and Livelihoods: Basic concepts. Awarded FAO Badge an equivalent of a Certificate. Contact: [email protected] .https://elearning.fao.org/ 2023
III. Social analysis for inclusive agrifood investments. Awarded FAO Badge an equivalent of a Certificate. Contact: [email protected] https://elearning.fao.org/ 2023
IV. Course 1: Addressing gender equality in climate change adaptation and mitigation in agriculture. Awarded FAO Badge an equivalent of a Certificate. Contact: [email protected] https://elearning.fao.org/ 2023
V. Course 2: Building equitable and inclusive agrifood systems. Awarded FAO Badge an equivalent of a Certificate. Contact: [email protected] https://elearning.fao.org/ 2023
VI. Agrifood system pathways to healthy diets: A stepwise approach. Awarded FAO Badge an equivalent of a Certificate Contact: [email protected] https://elearning.fao.org/ 2023
VII. Course 3: Gender-Responsive Budgeting for Agriculture and Climate Policies Awarded FAO Badge an equivalent of a Certificate Contact: [email protected] https://elearning.fao.org/ 2023
VIII. Completed a course in Introduction to the Farmer Field School Approach on https://elearning.fao.org/
Awarded FAO Badge an equivalent of a Certificate Contact: [email protected] April 2023
IX. Completed a course in Implementation of Farmer Field School Programs on https://elearning.fao.org/ Awarded FAO Badge an equivalent of a Certificate Contact: [email protected] April 2023
X. Certificate in Practical Animal Nutrition for Augmenting Livestock and Poultry Productivity offered by Commonwealth of Learning on www.agmoocs.in July-Aug/2023
XI. Completed Empower Youth in Responsible Investment in Agriculture and Food Systems https://elearning.fao.org/ April 2023 Contact: [email protected]
XII. Fundamentals of Agricultural Extension. An eight-week online course organized by the Commonwealth of Learning-agMOOCs. website www.agmoocs.in
XIII. Training in seed merchandising and Extension Skills organized by Uganda National Agro Input Dealers Association 25th-27th February 2013 Certificate of completion in Seed Merchandising and Extension Skills
XIV. Completed 8-day COMRAP training program conducted by IFDC/AGMARK/UNADA in Lira. Courses covered Business Management, Product Knowledge (Seed, Fertilizer & CPPS), and Output Marketing from 26th -April to 4th May 2011 Awarded a COMRAP TRAINED AGRO DEALER CERTIFICATE UG-AD-0560 NUMBER
XV. Completed training in a Safe Pesticide Handling and Application organized by Makerere University Department of Crop Science -Faculty of Agriculture 20TH -24 September 2010
XVI. Participated in Technology in Agriculture and Crop Management Training organized by SIRACO IRRIGATION SYSTEMS 14TH NOVEMBER 2015 Certificate of Participation in Technology in Agriculture and Crop Management
XVII. Completed a 5-day Training of Trainers Courses on Improved and Safe small-holder poultry production for farmers using participatory approaches organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in the Lira District 24th -28th 2008 Certificate in Improved and Safe Smallholder Poultry Production for Farmers using Participatory Approaches
XVIII. Complementary and Alternative Medicine offered by Youth Institute in Leadership and Entrepreneurship Development (YILED) February 2022. Awarded Certificate in Complementary and Alternative Medicine
XIX. Capacity Building on Disaster Risk Reduction Management conducted by The International Institute of Rural Reconstruction-Africa Regional Center "June 25-29, 2012" Certificate of Participation in Capacity Building on Disaster Risk Reduction Management
XX. Certificate in Being an Agripreneur from atingi.org https://online.atingi.org/admin/tool/certificate/my.php
XXI. Agripreneurship: A Path to The Future https://yali.state.gov/courses/ 2021 Awarded a Certificate in Agripreneurship: A Path to The Future
JOURNALISM, TECHNOLOGY AND WEBSITES
1. I have completed a Diploma in Journalism and Media Studies from Alison.com
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2. Completed a course in the Ultimate Guide to STARTING A BLOG 2024 https://courses.problogger.com/courses/probloggers-ultimate-start-a-blog-course/
3. Earned Certificate in Journalism in The Digital Age https://alison.com/shop January 2024
4. Certificate in Think like an editor (content strategy and UX writing) offered by https://openclassrooms.com/ https://openclassrooms.com/en/dashboard/courses -taken
5. Earned a certificate on Coursera education platform in Create a Website Using WordPress: Free Hosting & Sub-domain December 2023 https://coursera.org/share/d08842423190466c04c0c0822806ac97
6. A certificate in a Comprehensive Guide to Creative Writing from Alison Learning website https://alison.com/shop 2023 Contact: [email protected]
7. Earned a Certificate in Community Journalism: Basic Principles for Effective Story Telling https://yali.state.gov/courses/ 2021. Awarded Certificate in Community Journalism: Basic Principles for Effective Story Telling
8. Effective Communication for Healthy outcomes https://yali.state.gov/courses/ Awarded Certificate in Effective Communication for Healthy Outcomes 2021
9. A certificate in Researching Online from atingi.org https://online.atingi.org/admin/tool/certificate/my.php 2023
10. A certificate in using a search engine from atingi.org https://online.atingi.org/admin/tool/certificate/my.php 2023
11. A certificate in Microsoft Word for everyday use from Alison Learning Website https://alison.com/shop 2023
12. A certificate in Basic Computer Application from atingi.org https://online.atingi.org/admin/tool/certificate/my.php 2023
13. A certificate on how to use digital tools to work remotely from Google Applied Digital Skills
14. Certificate in Graphic Design with Photoshop from Great Learning Academy Online Course https://www.mygreatlearning.com/academy
15. Hands-On Transcription Practice Series- Course A 27/11/2023 Certificate in Hands-on Transcription https://skl.sh/47OB1pN. https://www.skillshare.com/en/home
16. Step-by-Step Transcription from Home 25/11/2023 Certificate in Transcription- Start A New Career https://skl.sh/40YyIhx .The Course is available on Skills https://www.skillshare.com/en/home
BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENUERSHIP
I. Completed Introduction to Sustainable Development in Business offered jointly by The Open University of Mauritius and Commonwealth of Learning. Website https://www.mooc4dev.org/sdev. Got a certificate 05thJune-03rd July 2020
II. Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Business Skills Development Programs conducted by Enterprise Uganda at Mulwana Hall, UMA Show Grounds 2nd-6th September 2019
III. Certificate of Participation in African Summit in Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ASENTI) at Innovation Village, Kampala 26TH -28TH 2017
YOUTH MENTORSHIP AND LEADERSHIP
a) Awarded Certificate in Developing, Mentoring and Supporting Youth Leadership. https://yali.state.gov/courses/ 2021
b) Certificate in Accelerating Youth Employment 5 days training at Kyusa Offices Kalerwe in 2019
c) Certificate of Participation in East Africa Youth Seminar organized by International Republican Institute 11th -14th 2003- Naivasha Kenya
REFERENCES
Dr.Olive Sabiiti
Deputy Vice-Chancellor- Academic Affairs Cavendish University Uganda, Former Dean of Students Faculty of Law, Senior Lecturer, a scholar of law, and an advocate of the High Court of Uganda.
Tel: +256706415081
Email: [email protected]
Mrs. Mukalere Mwagale Hope
Director Quality Assurance and former Administrator Faculty of Law Cavendish University Uganda
Tel: +256705559944
Email: [email protected]
DISMISSAL FROM MAKERERE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF LAW
(ATTENDED MUK 1998-2008)
Dismissed from MUK Faculty of Law when I was remaining with only two papers to finalize in my 4th Year on President Museveni's Orders that I was criticizing the NRM government on Kampala Radios-We had Ekimeeza Radio Talk shows where I was a regular participant at the material time. I had no money to pay for my law and applied for several dead semesters, managed to pay them but was chased away aggressively, (I cannot forget the day I was handed my dismissal letter from MUK Faculty of Law by the Examination Officer- A state spy/agent who abused me and told me to go and become President). Janet Museveni, The Minister of Education and First Lady, warned me earlier in 2003 at Africa Hall; she told me, Young Man Aroma, we shall reduce you to nothing under the sun if you oppose us. This was in response to my questions about the UPDF/LRA War in Northern Uganda and the suffering of the people. I was then earmarked for persecution and destruction. I joined Cavendish University in 2015 for another four years to study law, paid by myself, and graduated with a Bachelor of Laws Degree in May 2020
Hon. ODOI OYWELOWO FOX,
A member of Uganda's Eleventh Parliament representing the West Budama North East constituency and former President Museveni Principal Private Secretary (PPS), confirmed writing a letter to Makerere University ordering my dismissal because I was criticizing the government on Kampala Radios and EKIMEEZA Talk shows. I was a regular caller, panelist, and participant on Uganda’s open-air radio talk shows (Ekimeeza) from 2001 to 2007. The open-air talk shows were banned by President Museveni and his NRM Government. Hon. Fox Odoi confirmed writing the letter in my presence during a meeting with the Inter-Party Youth Platform members in 2015 and Members of Parliament on the Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Committee. I was part of the IYOP Delegation to Parliament as UPC National Youth Leader.
President Museveni and his NRM Government directly revenged against me for REVEALING THE CHEMICAL WEAPONS THAT were imported from IRAN & NORTH KOREA BY UPDF TO FINISH OFF NORTHERN UGANDA IN THE NAMES OF FIGHTING LRA OF JOSEPH KONY AT CLUB OBBLIGATO DURING EKIMEEZA RADIO DEBATE IN 2003 AND PRESENTING ALL PEACE DOCUMENTS FROM 1993- 2006 TO AMERICAN EMBASSY AND BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION IN 2006 THAT LED TO JUBA PEACE TALKS AND BROUGHT PEACE TO NORTHERN
UGANDA. The peace negotiation documents were given to me by the Acholi delegation, including some LRA returnees who came to my office at Uganda House when I was UPC Communications Manager. Later on, I was arrested and CHARGED with TREASON & MISPRISON OF TREASON at KIIRA ROAD POLICE STATION together with Hon. John Livingstone Okello Okello -Former Chua County MP in Kitgum District. We were released based on pressure from the US Embassy and the British High Commission, who told President Museveni and UPDF that I, Aroma Patrick, and Hon. Livingstone Okello Okello were working for Peace and that I, Aroma Patrick, were not an LRA Collaborator but a peacemaker
President Museveni and his NRM Government will NEVER FORGIVE ME for revealing the chemical weapons, saving Northern Uganda, and bringing peace to Northern Uganda.
After my dismissal from the MUK FACULTY OF LAW, I was followed, persecuted, arrested, oppressed, and suffocated in always. My first fiancée/wife-to-be was poisoned to death; NRM State Security bought My Second Wife to poison me to death; my daughter was poisoned to death. The plan to murder me started in 2001 elections when my right leg was broken in front of Lira Hotel in the presence of Presidential Guard Brigade (now SFC) in a planned State murder accident that should have ended my life. I survived miraculously. My Life Chapter under President Museveni and NRM IS CLOSED & CONDEMNED
Contact: Hon. Fox Odoi on
+256772982299
Email: [email protected]
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