Francis Oyet
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Oyet Francis Opwonya, known commonly as Francis L'Oyet (born November 6, 1997), is a Ugandan news anchor, investigative journalist and software engineer.
Oyet is the founder and CEO of Oyet Broadcasting Services (OBS Network),[1] an innovation hub and headquarters of The Northern Press,[2](news publisher) and Acholi Guide[3] located at L'Oyet Media Technology Center[4] in Gulu, Northern Region of Uganda.
He is also an author[5] and a member of Booksie publishing house, known for his two books: The Divine Counselor[6] with a total of 2,454 readers and Basics of Filmmaking[7] with 1,055 reads.
He has been one of the nominees in the 2023 Founder of the Year Awards[8] as Under 30 techpreneur of the year.[9]
| Francis Oyet | |
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| Born | 1997/11/06 Gulu, Uganda |
| 🏡 Residence | Gulu |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Ugandan |
| 🏳️ Citizenship | Ugandan |
| 🎓 Alma mater | Northern Sydney Institute |
| 💼 Occupation | Ugandan journalist and software engineer |
| 📆 Years active | 2016-present |
| 🏢 Organization | Oyet Broadcasting Services |
| Known for | Media Activities |
| 👴 👵 Parents |
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| 🏅 Awards | Founder of the year award 2023-Nominated |
| 🌐 Website | https:northernpress.news.blog |
Early Life and education[edit]
Oyet Francis Opwonya studied at Hillside Annex Primary School[10] before being transferred and completing his primary education from King James Boarding Primary School Lira. He then joined King James Comprehensive School for his Ordinary Level Education and Ssaku Senior Secondary School[11] in Wobulenzi, Luwero District.
He attained a WAN-IFRA Certificate of media management, and a Diploma of Remedial Technology at the Northern Sydney Institute in Australia.
In 2018, Oyet also received a certificate in Leadership and Ministry from Miracle Bible College Rubaga, a Kampala Suburb.
Career[edit]
In 2008, Oyet joined the teens program at Rapa FM 88.3,[12] a radio station based in Pader, Uganda. He then worked with many media outlets across the country including Uganda Radio Network before joining Voice of the Gospel 91.7 FM Lira[13] City in 2022 as their news anchor, production manager and news sub-editor.
Oyet founded The Northern Press on March 10, 2021, operating under Oyet Broadcasting Service, a subsidiary of L'Oyet Media Technology Center[14] in Gulu, Northern Uganda.
References[edit]
- ↑ "Oyet Broadcasting Services". Lango Directory. Retrieved 2023-12-27.
- ↑ "The Northern Press". The Northern Press. 2023-12-25. Retrieved 2023-12-27.
- ↑ "Acholi Guide". Acholi Guide. 2023-09-06. Retrieved 2023-12-27.
- ↑ "LMTC Uganda". LMTC Uganda. Retrieved 2023-12-27.
- ↑ "Francis L'Oyet Wod-Jal on Booksie". www.booksie.com. Retrieved 2023-12-27.
- ↑ "The Divine Counselor, book by Francis L'Oyet Wod-Jal". www.booksie.com. Retrieved 2023-12-27.
- ↑ "Basics of Filmmaking, book by Francis L'Oyet Wod-Jal". www.booksie.com. Retrieved 2023-12-27.
- ↑ Founder of the Year Awards
- ↑ "Phase 1 Nominees for FOYA 2023 Africa – Techpreneur of The Year". TheFounder. 2023-07-02. Retrieved 2023-12-27.
- ↑ "Hillside Annex Primary School". Yellow Uganda. Retrieved 2023-12-28.
- ↑ "UNSER – Schools". unser.co.ug. Retrieved 2023-12-28.
- ↑ "FM radio stations in Pader".
- ↑ Lira 91.7, VOG FM. "VOG FM Lira 91.7 Connecting People, Sharing God's Love". VOG FM Lira 91.7. Retrieved 2023-12-28.
- ↑ "LMTC Uganda". LMTC Uganda. Retrieved 2023-12-28.
