Akello is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: Beatrice Akello Akori (fl. 2020–present), Ugandan politician Frances Akello (born 1936), Ugandan farmer, educator and former politician Grace Akello (born 1950), Ugandan poet, essayist, folklorist, and politician Ibrahim Akello (born 1985), Kenyan former cricketer Lucy Akello (born 1980), Ugandan social worker and politician Patricia Akello (born 1992), Ugandan professional model Rose Lilly Akello (born 1971), Ugandan politician