Amuria District is a district in the Eastern Region of Uganda. The town of Amuria is the site of the district headquarters. Location Amuria District is bordered by Otuke District to the north, Napak District to the northeast, Katakwi District to the east, Soroti District to the south, Kaberamaido District to the southwest, and Alebtong District to the west. The town of Amuria is located approximately , by road, north of Soroti, the largest town in the sub-region. Overview The district is composed of three counties: Amuria County, Kapelebyong County and Orungo County. Population In 1991, the national population census estimated the population of the district at 69,400. The national census in 2002 estimated the population at 180,000. In 2014, the population was estimated at 183,348. Economic activities The economy of Amuria District is based on two main activities: subsistence agriculture and animal husbandry. Over 90 percent of the population engage in either or both activities. Prominent people Dr. Peter Eriki, World-class Physician. Worked for the World Health Organization ( WHO) at its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, WHO Africa headquarters ( WHO AFRO). Dr. Eriki was WHO Country Resident Representative (Res Rep), for Angola, Kenya and later Nigeria - the most populous country in Africa. Dr. Eriki previously also worked as head of the Uganda National Tuberculosis and Leprosy control program and as Consultant Chest Physician at Mulago National referral hospital in Uganda. Dr. Eriki is a graduate of Makerere University Medical School (MB ChB, and MMed) in Uganda, and Harvard University in the United States of America (USA). Jeje Odongo, a full general and politician, served as an Army Commander of the Uganda People's Defence Force between 1998 and 2001. He also served as the elected member of parliament for this district between 1988 and 1996. Also served as state minister of defense in the Cabinet of Uganda. Hon. Jeje Odongo, is Minister of Internal Affairs in the ruling NRM Government. Adio Winfred, hailing from Amuria district, belonging to Uganda Peoples Congress Political Party. She is a former Constituent Assembly member, part of the legislators who helped Uganda enact the Uganda 1995 Constitution, which among other enshrines the Bill of Rights (See CHAPTER IV), the ownership of land in Uganda to belong to the citizens of Uganda (see CHAPTER XV) and is held in four tenure systems, namely: a. Customary Tenure, b. Freehold tenure, c. Mailo Tenure and lastly