Ambassador of the République de France 🇨🇵 to the Republic of Uganda 🇺🇬
Paris, France
Joined November 2017
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⚡🇫🇷🇺🇬 Accelerating Uganda’s energy transition!
From Kiira–Nalubaale hydropower rehabilitation to supporting 200+ green SMEs, France and #TeamEurope are mobilising investments to modernise critical infrastructure and make clean energy a driver of sustainable growth and jobs.
🇫🇷🇺🇬 Connecting 👨👨👧👦 = unlocking opportunities!
📡 😊 to visit @CanalBoxUganda & Jean-François Duboy, CEO Africa @canalplus.
With 500K households connected, affordable fibre internet expands digital access & power 🇺🇬 economic & social development.
Congratulations on 2 y in 🇺🇬! 🚀
Virginie Leroy retweeted
Last night at State House Entebbe, I met European Ambassadors and investors. I was pleased to learn that European investors are increasingly investing in Uganda, particularly in hydropower and other infrastructure projects.
I have always told our European friends that Africa is a huge market because of its rapidly growing population. This is an opportunity we must all take advantage of.
On tax incentives, I explained that our 10 year tax holiday for eligible manufacturers is meant to encourage investment, production and job creation. As our people produce and earn more, Government also collects revenue through consumer spending and income taxes.
Virginie Leroy retweeted
President @KagutaMuseveni has urged European investors to turn Uganda’s vast economic potential into productive investments that create jobs, expand markets and drive industrialisation.
He emphasised that Uganda needs investment that delivers affordable energy, efficient transport, value addition and increased production, while highlighting opportunities in manufacturing, infrastructure, irrigation and agro-processing.
His Excellency called for stronger partnerships that combine @EUinUG capital and technology with Uganda’s abundant resources to accelerate economic transformation.
Virginie Leroy retweeted
🇺🇬 Happy Independence Day, Uganda!
The entire team of the @FrenchEmbassyUg wish the Ugandan people a happy and joyful Independence Day.
Long live Uganda!
Long live the Uganda-France friendship! 🇫🇷🤝🇺🇬
#UgandaAt64
🇫🇷🤝🇺🇬 From green energy to sustainable agriculture, #FrenchWeek2026 opened new avenues for France–Uganda economic cooperation.
With 40 French companies and $4bn+ in investments, France is a major FDI partner.
Let’s invest, partner & grow together.
#TeamUp #ScaleUp #Impact
Virginie Leroy retweeted
Et si le temps des français libres revenait, un jour prochain ? Courez vous fortifier en visionnant « La bataille de Gaulle », inspiré de la magnifique biographie de Julian Jackson ! Celle du fondateur de l’@AFD_France, le 2 décembre 1941 #UneCertaineIdeeDeLaFrance 🇫🇷 – at Paris, France
Looking forward to meeting you Violet as well as many Alumni at the EU Research and Study Fair at Makerere University on Oct 8th. An opportunity to get to know and be inspired by fellow Ugandans who experienced the studies in French and in France.
Meet Ms. Violet Nabukenya, the new Head of Campus France Uganda! 🇫🇷🎓🇺🇬
Dreaming of studying in France? Reach out to Violet and take the first step towards your French academic journey.
#StudyInFrance #CampusFrance
@FrenchEmbassyUg @AFKampala @Makerere
#WorldTourismDay
🇫🇷✈️🇺🇬 From Paris to Kampala, tourism is bringing our countries closer.
🇺🇬 welcomed 1.64M int. visitors in 2025 (+19.7%). 7,439 🇫🇷 travellers discovered the “Pearl of Africa”.
More travel, partnerships, investment & jobs: let’s build a stronger tourism story.
🌱🚀 106 entrepreneurs certified. 200 SMEs targeted.
France & @SBIncubatorUG are scaling up support for 🇺🇬’s green entrepreneurs, with a focus on youth, women, innovation & access to finance.
10 laureates to travel to France to build new partnerships!
#TeamUp #ScaleUp #Jobs
Virginie Leroy retweeted
Ugandan Tour Firms Pitch in Paris Weeks After WHO Ebola all-clear
ugdiplomat.com/ugandan-tour-… @UgandaMFA
🚚🇫🇷 Great visit to @AfricaGlobalLogistic Uganda, a major company connecting businesses and markets across East Africa. Interconnected, Uganda stands to benefit from the SGR — a major step forward for regional trade and connectivity, while reducing its carbon footprint. 🇺🇬
🇫🇷 Happy Bastille Day to our French community, Ugandan friends and valued partners!
While we are not able to celebrate it together this year following the UG MinHealth Ebola guidelines, we look forward to welcoming you again soon at upcoming Team 🇨🇵 events.
#FranceUganda 🇫🇷🤝🇺🇬
On the International Day of Women in Diplomacy, I congratulate and pay tribute to all women diplomats in Uganda and around the world.
Your leadership, expertise and commitment help build bridges and advance dialogue every day.
Diplomacy needs every voice.
#WomenInDiplomacy
Virginie Leroy retweeted
Bonjour Paris! 🇫🇷🇺🇬
The Pearl of Africa has officially arrived in the heart of France! The Embassy is thrilled to launch a vibrant new tourism campaign right here in Paris, showcasing the breathtaking beauty, diverse wildlife, and unforgettable experiences that await you in Uganda.
Keep your eyes peeled as our specially branded "Explore Uganda" buses roll past iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower! 🚌✨
Why Explore Uganda? 🌿
Uganda is a land of contrasts and wonders, offering everything from adrenaline-pumping adventures to serene encounters with nature:
The Giants of the Jungle:Come face-to-face with the majestic Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, or spot the Big Five roaming across our vast savannas.
The Peaks & Rivers: Marvel at the snow-capped Rwenzori Mountains and discover the source of the mighty Nile River.
The Warmest Welcome: Experience the world-renowned hospitality, rich cultural heritage, and vibrant energy of the Ugandan people.
Join the Journey 🌍
Whether you are an avid adventurer, a wildlife enthusiast, or simply looking for your next unforgettable holiday destination, Uganda is ready to welcome you with open arms.
Plan your journey today and discover why we are truly "The Pearl of Africa".
#ExploreUganda #ThePearlOfAfrica #UgandaInParis #VisitUganda #ParisToUganda #TourismUganda #TravelAfrica
On #WorldMusicDay, we celebrate music as a universal language that connects cultures, inspires youth and creates opportunities 🎶🇫🇷🇺🇬
France is glad to partner with @UNCC_UG to support a modern, vibrant music scene, young artists and cultural professionals.
#FeteDeLaMusique
Virginie Leroy retweeted
As #POATE is ongoing in Kampala, let’s celebrate the beauty of Uganda with photos from our stop at Lake Albert with #TeamEurope. So many great places to visit in the #PearlofAfrica!
#EUHoMsinAlbertine #ExploreUganda
Virginie Leroy retweeted
At the splendid Hoima City Stadium, our #TeamEurope Ambassadors hosted a reception to honour key interlocutors marking #EUHoMsinAlbertine.
The well-attended event brought together administrative, political, cultural & private sector leadership to celebrate #EUandUganda50
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Don't miss this unique occasion to meet so diverse 🇪🇺 opportunities ! With our 🇫🇷 @FranceAlumniUG @CampusFranceUg
Discover study, scholarship & research opportunities in Europe at the EU-Uganda Research & Study Fair!
📍Venue: @Makerere University, Freedom Square
🗓️Date: 4 June 2026 |⏰08:30–17:00
🎟️Entrance: Free of charge
👉 Register: ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner…
🇪🇺🫶🇺🇬 #EUandUganda50
🌍 #AfricaForward - France and Uganda teamed up for more investment, more innovation, equal partnership. Supporting youth, jobs creation, green energy, sustainable agriculture, innovation, culture.
🤝 to raise impacts and shared prosperity
#Teamup #Scaleup #Impact #EuropeanUnion
