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🇺🇬 🇬🇧 TAKING THE PEARL OF AFRICA TO THE UK
Uganda is bringing the very best of its extraordinary tourism offering to the United Kingdom, forging partnerships and opening new avenues for collaboration.
The Uganda High Commission in London was pleased to engage Scottish tourism professionals at the Explore Uganda Tourism Roadshow in Glasgow, alongside the Uganda Tourism Board and our tourism partners, coordinated by Afrireps Consult.
We extend our sincere appreciation to the professionals who braved the challenging weather to meet our delegation, discover Uganda’s remarkable natural beauty and cultural heritage, and explore opportunities to promote the Pearl of Africa to a wider audience.
The journey continues! Today, the delegation is in Manchester, followed by Birmingham on 29 October, ahead of the Uganda Cultural and Tourism Night in London on 4 November.
Through these engagements, we are strengthening Uganda–UK tourism ties, cultivating strategic partnerships and showcasing Uganda as a destination of exceptional diversity and unforgettable experiences.
Uganda: The Pearl of Africa. A world of discovery awaits. 🇺🇬 @UgandaMFA
#ExploreUganda #PearlOfAfrica #UgandaUK #VisitUganda #TourismPartnerships
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We have kicked off our week-long UK destination roadshow in Glasgow, Scotland, in collaboration with the Uganda High Commission in London, ahead of World Travel Market (WTM) 2026.
The Glasgow engagement brought together 23 travel trade representatives from Glasgow and Edinburgh alongside 12 Ugandan tour operators, facilitating over 60 B2B meetings to showcase Uganda’s diverse tourism experiences and strengthen partnerships with the Scottish travel market.
As we head to Manchester and Birmingham, our focus remains on building meaningful trade partnerships, increasing destination visibility and converting growing interest into visitor arrivals to the Pearl of Africa.
#ExploreUganda | #UgandaUKRoadshow
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Uganda and the UK Deepen Partnership on Trade, Tourism and Development
📍 London, United Kingdom | 27 October 2026
Strengthening ties, unlocking opportunities! Uganda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. @adoniaayebare , met the UK Commonwealth and Development Minister for Africa @kirstyjmcneill in London Foreign Office to advance further the longstanding Uganda–UK partnership, with a focus on trade and investment, concessional development financing, tourism, public health, and regional peace and security.
The discussions explored opportunities to expand trade, mobilise development financing for Uganda’s priorities, and promote tourism through joint marketing, investment and connectivity, showcasing Uganda’s rich cultural heritage, wildlife, natural landscapes and adventure experiences to more British visitors.
The ministers also discussed Ebola containment, emphasising cooperation in public health preparedness, disease surveillance and emergency response, alongside shared efforts to promote regional stability and address emerging security challenges.
Hon. Ayebare invited Minister McNeill to visit Uganda, underscoring the importance of continued high-level engagement in strengthening bilateral relations
Uganda’s High Commissioner to the UK, H.E. Amb. Nimisha Madhvani, also attended the meeting.
The engagement reaffirmed both countries’ commitment to practical, mutually beneficial partnerships that promote sustainable development, economic growth, stronger people-to-people ties and shared regional and global interests.
World Travel Market
The High Commissioner of Uganda to the United Kingdom and Ambassador to Ireland, H.E. Nimisha Madhvani, held a meeting with Mr Paul Hoskins of the International Tourism Investment Corporation (ITIC) to discuss potential areas of collaboration in promoting investment in Uganda’s tourism sector.
The discussions centred on opportunities to mobilise international investment to support the development of Uganda’s tourism infrastructure, improve the visitor experience and strengthen the country’s competitiveness as a tourism destination.
Potential areas of investment discussed included hospitality, eco-tourism lodges, tourism-related transport and visitor facilities, with a view to improving access to Uganda’s attractions and supporting the sustainable growth of the sector.
The engagement forms part of the High Commission’s broader efforts to promote Uganda as an investment destination and to facilitate connections between international investors and opportunities within the country’s tourism industry. It takes place ahead of World Travel Market London, a major international travel and tourism trade event, which provides a platform for engagement with industry stakeholders and prospective investors. #WTMLondon
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RUN FOR NAMISINDWA 🇺🇬
Former Miss Uganda and @TUSPcharity ambassador, Gladys Naava Kyotungire, took on the Royal Parks Half Marathon in London to raise funds for The Uganda School Project, an education charity dedicated to building primary school classrooms in Uganda.
The Uganda High Commission was proud to support this noble initiative, helping create better learning environments and brighter futures for children in Namisindwa.
Every step brings us closer to a classroom. Every classroom brings us closer to a brighter future.
Support Gladys’s fundraising campaign: justgiving.com/page/gladys-k…
#RunForNamisindwa #Uganda #EducationForAll #TheUgandaSchoolProject
The Ugandan community turned out in large numbers to celebrate Uganda’s 64th Independence Anniversary. 🇺🇬
The evening was a beautiful celebration of our traditions, a moment of remembrance, and a heartfelt tribute to our shared heritage, resilience and pride in the Pearl of Africa. ❤️🖤💛 @UgandaMFA #Uganda@64 #ugandaindependence.
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"It's an absolute honour."
Brothers Olly and Seb Fisher are from Scotland but they are set to represent Uganda in international football. The siblings tell @skysarahjane how the opportunity came about ⬇️
🇬🇧 Watch The UK Tonight: youtube.com/watch?v=bNjzopXU…
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The Secretary-General of the @commonwealthsec , Her Excellency Shirley @AyorkorBotchwey, today visited the @mia_uga Headquarters in Kampala, where she was received by the Minister of Internal Affairs, Hon. Prof. @KamuntuProf
Discussions focused on potential areas of Commonwealth support to Uganda, particularly the deployment of improved technology systems to enhance national security and strengthen the Ministry’s capacity to respond effectively to emerging security challenges.
The meeting also explored opportunities for capacity building across various sectors, with emphasis on knowledge and skills exchange. Such cooperation is expected to contribute to strengthening institutional capacity, improving professional expertise and supporting Uganda’s efforts to modernise its security systems.
The engagement highlights the Commonwealth’s potential role in supporting member states through technical expertise, innovation and professional development. For Uganda, enhanced technological capabilities and skills development could improve coordination, efficiency and preparedness in addressing evolving security threats.
Among those present were Hon. @adoniaayebare, Minister of Foreign Affairs; Lt. Gen. Joseph Musanyufu, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Internal Affairs; and Can. Dr. Johnson Byabashaija, Commissioner General of the Uganda Prisons Service, among other senior government officials.
The visit therefore represents an important step toward deepening cooperation between Uganda and the Commonwealth, while opening opportunities for practical partnerships that can strengthen national security, institutional resilience and public service delivery.
Happy Independence day.
May we renew our love for Uganda and our collective commitment to building a united, peaceful and prosperous future for all.
#Independence #hope #unity
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I was pleased to meet with Foreign Minister @AdoniaAyebare and follow up our far-reaching conversation at #UNGA81.
I am grateful for his leadership in coordinating my engagements around our support for deepening Commonwealth values for the benefit of the Ugandan people.
Uganda's commitment to an impactful #CHOGM2026, through sharing ideas for reform and submitting bankable projects continues its record of support for the Commonwealth agenda.
Please note tomorrow 9th October, 2026 is a public holiday and as such we will be closed. Happy 64th Independence Day.
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President @KagutaMuseveni met Lord Krish Raval OBE, a Member of the UK House of Lords, at State House Entebbe during his recent visit to Uganda.
The visit was arranged by Uganda’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, H.E. Nimisha Madhvani, and her team, following an invitation extended by the Rt. Hon. @R_Nabbanja, Prime Minister of Uganda.
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🇺🇬 At the margins of the 15th Annual Mineral Wealth Conference, Amb. @richardkabonero chaired a strategic dialogue linking Uganda’s diplomatic missions with mineral-sector opportunities.
UCEM Chair Aggrey Ashaba: “The greater opportunity is in value addition” to create jobs, boost exports and strengthen the wider economy.
Mr. Daniel Amanya, MEMD: Kabalega International Airport will strengthen connectivity, tourism and economic activity in the Albertine Region. The message: connect Uganda’s resources to investment, technology, value addition and sustainable economic transformation. 🇺🇬
#MineralWealthConference2026 – at Kampala, Uganda
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🇺🇬 OBOTH TURNS TO WESTMINSTER FOR LESSONS IN REFORMING PARLIAMENT
Meeting Sir Lindsay Hoyle in London, Speaker Jacob Marksons Oboth said he wants UK parliamentary experience to help “reset, revive, and rejuvenate the management and affairs of the Parliament of Uganda.”
Hoyle pledged UK parliamentary support and closer Commonwealth cooperation.
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🇺🇬 UGANDA AND UK PARLIAMENTS PLAN STAFF AND MP EXCHANGES
During a September 17 meeting at Westminster, Speaker Jacob Marksons Oboth and UK Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle discussed staff and MP exchanges, professional attachments and benchmarking programmes.
Oboth said the cooperation should “bring the two parliaments, and the two nations, closer.”
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🇺🇬 UGANDA AND UK PARLIAMENTS PLAN STAFF AND MP EXCHANGES
During a September 17 meeting at Westminster, Speaker Jacob Marksons Oboth and UK Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle discussed staff and MP exchanges, professional attachments and benchmarking programmes.
Oboth said the cooperation should “bring the two parliaments, and the two nations, closer.”
Courtesy Photo
A proud evening for Uganda as we joined the Invictus Spirit Awards.
Uganda is honoured to be the 26th nation to join the Invictus Community and the first East African country to become part of this global movement, which harnesses the power of sport to support the recovery, rehabilitation and reintegration of wounded, injured and sick service personnel and veterans.
The Ugandan delegation was led by Hon. Grace Akifeza Ngabirano, Minister of State for Defence and Veteran Affairs (Defence), and Major General Richard Karemire, Joint Staff Formal Education, Sports and Culture, UPDF.
We look forward to participating at the Invictus Games Birmingham 2027. @UgandaMFA @MODVA_UPDF
Courtesy picture from the Invictus Games Foundation
"Tonight, we celebrate the people who kept going and the people who stood beside them. And we make a promise to those still beginning that journey:
You will not have to do it alone.
That is the Invictus Spirit. That is what these awards will stand for."
Thank you to our Founder and Patron, Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex for opening the #InvictusSpirit Awards presented by ATCO and reminding us why the Invictus Movement exists.
