The Diaspora Services Department was created in 2007 following a Presidential Directive for a Diaspora Services Department to be created in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Ministry of Public
Message from the Patron – Ugandan Diaspora Gala, We welcome you all once again to the Diaspora Homecoming gala of 2014 – Be sure to enjoy your holidays with your
One of the featured designers at this year’s Diaspora gala will be new kid on the bloc – Rachel Nakimera. A graduate of the Margaret Trowell school of industrial and
Ivan Lumala is the Chief Technology Officer for the Microsoft 4Afrika initiative, an initiative whose primary objectives are to increase Africa’s competitiveness through development and use of ICT by the
When Nagenda was 12, he moved with his family to his father’s native Uganda, taking with him VHS tapes (Miami Vice, Crime Story) for the comforts of home. However, with
Martha Jabo – Born and raised in Kampala, Uganda, I have always been influenced by mother in the field of fashion, right from a tender age. As a result of
Ruth Ndyabahika, a Child Psychologist by profession, currently serves as the first woman President of the prestigious International Community of Banyakigezi (ICOB). She is the Founder of Grace Villa sanctuary
Dear Ugandan Diaspora community members, I am happy to welcome you to the Diaspora Social Networking Gala 2013 to be held at our usual venue Serena Hotel on 30th December. You
Solome Katongole is a Ugandan born fashion designer with an American culture influenced up bringing. Solome is a Biologist by training; her past endeavors have included obtaining a Bachelor of
Ugandans have made tremendous achievements and continue to make an impact in their careers wherever they live. One such Ugandan is Professor Annet Wanyana Oguttu of the University of South
Dr. Margaret Mungherera, president of the Uganda Medical Association, has been elected president of the World Medical Association. Dr. Mungherera, a psychiatrist, will take up office in October 2013 and
Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine is a first generation Ugandan American working in the mediums of photography, theatre, film and television. His photographic work has exhibited at The United Nations, Rush
Winifred (Winnie) Byanyima, a grass-roots activist, human rights advocate, senior international public servant, and world recognized expert on women’s rights, was in January 2013 appointed Executive Director of Oxfam International
Mr. Patrick Masambu is ITSO’s Deputy Director General and Director of Technical Affairs. Mr. Masambu joined ITSO in May of 2010. Up to a few months prior to his present
Rhoda Peace Tumusiime became a member of the IFDC Board of Directors in 2010. She serves on the board’s Africa and Budget committees. Tumusiime is the Commissioner for Rural Economy
Stephen Kiprotich (born 27 February 1989) is a Ugandan long-distance runner, born in Kapchorwa District. He made history this year by winning Uganda an Olymbpic Gold medal during the London
A third generation East African of South Asian descent, a graduate of Shimoni and Nakivubo Primary Schools and of Old Kampala Senior Secondary School, Mamdani was expelled from the country
For those born in the 1980s the name John ‘The Beast’ Mugabi might not mean a thing but who can ever forget the first time showtime televised the Live bonanza
New York Times : Soothing, swaying tunes hold despair and a quest for faith in the songs of Michael Kiwanuka, who performed at the Highline Ballroom on Wednesday night. Mr.
Forbes Magazine — Ashish Thakkar is only 29, but in less than two decades, the Ugandan-born maverick entrepreneur has accomplished what only few attain in their lifetime. Thakkar began his
