Date of birth: 27th July 1934
Date of death: 6th November 2021
Parents: Late Papa Chief Paul Ochole and Late Toto Abigaire Agwang
Wife: Mrs. Frances Tino Elangot
Children;
- Acham Florence
- Dorothy Elangot
- Akiteng Faith Elizabeth
- John Robert Elangot Jr
Education background
- Katakwi Primary School
- Ngora Primary School
- Ngora High School
- Nabumali High School respectively, where he gained the Cambridge University Ordinary Level Certification
Career background
- Joined the Uganda Civil Service as a Labor Inspector
- Administrative Office and served as Assistant District Commissioner in Gulu, Masindi, Hoima and Fort Portal
- Posted to Office of the Prime Minister as Officer responsible for Finance and Establishment Matters
- Administrative Secretary, Teso District Administration
- Rejoined the Civil Service as Ag.Under Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Labor
- Secretary National Housing Corporation
- Secretary Bank of Uganda
- Secretary Uganda Development Bank
- Deputy Governor of Bank of Uganda
- Governor/Director of Milton Obote Foundation and Uganda House Investment Ltd respectively
- Director, Uganda Commercial Bank
- Chairman, Board of Directors Katakwi and Soroti Rural Development Trust (KASO)
- Director, Cairo International Bank
Condolence(1)

Dr Charles Ekure says
November 11, 2021 at 11:47 amThe family of the late Mzee Sylvester Alito, of Serere, convey our heartfelt condolences to your entire family during this difficult time. Papa JR Elangot was an amazing man with a kindness that was contagious. His memory will live on forever. He will truly be missed by many. May his soul rest in eternal peace.
Dr Charles Ekure