Diplomacy
State Department | Imposing Visa Restrictions on Ugandans for Undermining the Democratic Process
The Government of Uganda’s actions during the recent electoral process undermined democracy and respect for human rights. Today I am announcing visa restrictions on those believed to be responsible for, or complicit in, undermining the democratic process in Uganda,...
Recognition
The Observer | BMK – How a P7 Dropout Built a Successful Business Chain in Africa
The life of businessman BULAIMU MUWANGA KIBIRIGE, mostly known by his acronym BMK, is one of the few genuinely recognized success stories in Uganda. His rise that started with coffee trading to wide-scale entrepreneurship has been talked about for years but in h...
Featured
Al Jazeera | Tanzanian President John Pombe Magufuli Dies at 61
Tanzanian President John Magufuli has died, the country’s vice president announced, after weeks of uncertainty over his health and whereabouts. In a televised address to the nation late on Wednesday, Vice President Samia Suluhu Hassan said the 61-year-old pres...
Diaspora Events
Diaspora Events | The City of Toronto Extends Ban on Major in-person gatherings until July 1, including Canada Day Celebrations – Citing Covid Concerns
The City of Toronto has extended a cancellation of major in-person events until July 1, including Canada Day celebrations, citing coronavirus concerns. Officials said in a news release Wednesday that the cancellation affects City-led and City-permitted “major outdo...
Event Videos
Online Events | Mo Roots | Blankets and Wine Rewind Series – Sun Feb 28 EA Time 8pm Onwards, Diaspora Offer $10 dollars Only!
Join us for a throwback performance by the ever so talented *MoRoots* on the *Blankets & Wine Rewind Series* Sunday 28th February at 8pm. Get your tickets at Fezah Live and Stream this event from the comfort of your home for only $10 dollars. *https:/...
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State Department | Imposing Visa Restrictions on Ugandans for Undermining the Democratic Process
The Government of Uganda’s actions during the recent electoral process undermined democracy and respect for human rights. Today I am announcing visa restrictions on those believed to be responsible for, or complicit in, under... -
The Observer | BMK – How a P7 Dropout Built a Successful Business Chain in Africa
The life of businessman BULAIMU MUWANGA KIBIRIGE, mostly known by his acronym BMK, is one of the few genuinely recognized success stories in Uganda. His rise that started with coffee trading to wide-scale entrepreneurship ... -
Al Jazeera | Tanzanian President John Pombe Magufuli Dies at 61
Tanzanian President John Magufuli has died, the country’s vice president announced, after weeks of uncertainty over his health and whereabouts. In a televised address to the nation late on Wednesday, Vice President Samia... -
Diaspora Events | The City of Toronto Extends Ban on Major in-person gatherings until July 1, including Canada Day Celebrations – Citing Covid Concerns
The City of Toronto has extended a cancellation of major in-person events until July 1, including Canada Day celebrations, citing coronavirus concerns. Officials said in a news release Wednesday that the cancellation affects Ci... -
Online Events | Mo Roots | Blankets and Wine Rewind Series – Sun Feb 28 EA Time 8pm Onwards, Diaspora Offer $10 dollars Only!
Join us for a throwback performance by the ever so talented *MoRoots* on the *Blankets & Wine Rewind Series* Sunday 28th February at 8pm. Get your tickets at Fezah Live and Stream this event from the comfort of your h... -
UG – Diaspora Success Stories | MOSES A. MAWA Founder, President & CEO SILVERTRUST MEDIA & AFROGLOBAL TELEVISION – CANADA.
MOSES A. MAWA Founder, President & CEO SILVERTRUST MEDIA, AFROGLOBAL TELEVISION – CANADA. Moses A. Mawa is the President and CEO of Silvertrust Media, Afroglobal Television, Destiny Harvest and the Transformation Inst... -
New Music Video | Wuuyo (Izabel feat. Kenneth Mugabi)
IZABEL is a Ugandan singer/songwriter and instrumentalist.IZABEL navigates the developing hybrid sound on the African music scene in Uganda by applying her melodies and writing style to a sound yet to be understood, accepted a... -
Tech News | FEZAH Ent. Company on CNN Inside Africa
Elijah Kitaka is co-founder and CEO of Fezah, a technology and entertainment company. He has a total of 18 years of professional experience in the technology, banking, social security and entertainment sectors, at various level... -
Travel | Uganda Airlines affirms long haul ambition with delivery of second A330neo
Entebbe, Uganda – 02nd February, 2021 – Uganda Airlines has taken delivery of its second A330-800neo, completing the Uganda national carrier’s order of two A330neo from aircraft manufacturer Airbus. This latest delivery f... -
Fakhruddin Properties | How to Finally Buy Your Dream Home in Kampala?
A home is a lifelong dream for every individual. As a matter of fact, we save up for a lifetime to finally buy a dream house that we have worked hard to pay for. Home ownership is considered a self-actualization point among a l... -
Death Announcement | Ferguson Mugula Kikaawa Kabiswa of Boston, MA. Zoom Fundraiser Saturday 16th Jan From 7:00pm
The Family of the Late George H. Kabiswa and Ms. Kate Namubiru Kabiswa of Nantabulilwa Kyaggwe Mukono together with Mr. Ernest Munoga Kabiswa of Dacula Georgia together with Maama Robinah Namiiro Njuba and Jajja Mutini Ha... -
UG Elections | Museveni Declared Winner as NUP Becomes the Dominant Party to Lead Opposition in Parliament (LoP) after Disputed Poll
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni won a sixth term in office, fighting off a challenge from Hon. Robert Kyagulanyi Sentamu also know as Bobi Wine — who was just a child when Museveni came into power in 1986. Pundits an... -
Statement by U.S. Amb. Natalie E. Brown on Cancellation of U.S. Diplomatic Observer Mission of Uganda’s Elections
It is with profound disappointment that I announce U.S. Mission in Uganda’s decision to cancel our diplomatic observation of Uganda’s January 14 elections due to the decision by the Electoral Commission of Uganda to deny mo... -
Uganda Decides | Museveni or Bobi Wine? | The Stream on Al Jazeera
Both Kyagulanyi (a popstar who is more popularly know by his stage name Bobi Wine) and Amuriat have been subjected to violence from security forces while on the campaign trail. Amuriat’s car was allegedly shot at by a pol... -
Uganda Election | President Museveni says Opposition are Agents of ‘Foreign Interests’ – Channel 4 News UK
Uganda’s police chief has said the country has space in its prisons to cope with any spike in arrests during next week’s presidential elections. The warning comes during a campaign, marked by deadly violence and the... -
Dr. Maggie Kigozi | Diaspora Homecoming 2020 Edition – Patron’s Speech
My role today is to welcome Ugandans from all over the world and those watching at home – Thank you for joining us. This is a difficult time for our country facing the competitive multiparty elections and the global pande... -
Diaspora Events | U.S. Ambassador Natalie E. Brown Keynote Address to the Uganda Diaspora Business Expo and Homecoming 2020 Edition
Thank you, Amb. Katende for the warm introduction. And thank you to the Uganda Diaspora Network for organizing today’s virtual event. I am delighted to join you and to have the opportunity to talk about how we can... -
FEZAH – ALL ACCESS Campaign Rewatch Featured Uganda Music Shows On Demand
ALL-ACCESS campaign. The idea is that the diaspora can enjoy some entertainment from Uganda in the comfort of their homes at a time of their convenience. Book family ENT on Demand by clicking link below https://www.fezah.com/ P... -
Travel | Uganda Airlines takes Delivery of its First A330neo Widebody Airliner
Toulouse – 21 December, 2020 – Uganda Airlines, the country’s flag-carrier, took delivery of its first A330neo, the latest version of the most popular widebody airliner. It is the first Airbus aircraft delivered to ...
Developing Story | The Observer offices broken into again
Unknown people have broken into The Observer offices at Tagore Crescent, carrying away more than 20 desktop computers. They also made off with a yet-to-be established number of cameras, laptops, TV screen among other items. The...
Congratulations! ~ Gwanga Mujje DC Chapter crowns Josephine Nakato Kasozi as Miss Buganda DC 2018
The Gwanga Mujje DC Chapter crowned miss Josephine Nakato as the Miss Buganda DC 2018 Winner in a ceremony attended by Uganda’s Ambassador to Washington H.E. Mull Sebujja Katende. Congratulations to Josephine and all the ...
IAAF | Jacob Kiplimo of Uganda wins the Rome Diamond League Men’s 3000 Meters Championship
Jacob Kiplimo of Uganda wins the Rome Diamond League men’s 3000 meters Championship in a new world lead of 7:26.64 followed closely by Jakob Ingebrigtsen of Norway (7:27.05) and Stewart McSweyn of Australia (7:28.02)
Obituary | Rotary remembers Sam Owori for his ‘Quiet Confidence,’ Integrity, and Friendship
By Ryan Hyland and Abby Breitstein — The Rotary flags in front of Rotary International World Headquarters in Evanston, Illinois, USA, and Rotary offices around the world fly at half-staff this week as friends and colleagu...
