Dr. Peter Mathuki is facing impeachment over the alleged misappropriation of funds at the secretariat Nairobi, Kenya | AGENCIES | The East African Community (EAC) Secretary-General Dr. Peter Mathuki has been nominated by Kenya’s President Wiliam Ruto as the country’s ambassador to Russia. The nomination comes at a time when Dr …
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The Italian ambassador who cultivated a profound connection with Uganda COMMENT | CRISPIN KAHERU | In the realm of diplomacy, the role of an ambassador often conjures an image of a mere conduit for official communication between nations, focused on nurturing mutual understanding and strengthening bilateral ties. Yet, in exceptional …
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Why US diplomats have to walk tight path in Kampala Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | A video of U.S. Ambassador to Kenya, Meg Whitman, pitching to American investors why they should invest their dollars in Kenya triggered debate on why American ambassadors cannot do the same for Uganda. Whitman, a …
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Niamey, Niger | Xinhua | Niger’s junta has ordered the French ambassador to Niger to leave the country within 48 hours, according to a press release issued by Niger’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation on Friday. The junta decided to revoke the accreditation of the French ambassador, Sylvain Itte, following …
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Not about dollars but impact on lives, says ambassador Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | The U.S Mission to Uganda’s main focus remains ensuring that Uganda becomes a prosperous, secure, just and democratic country with healthy, educated and skilled citizens. This was Natalie E. Brown, the American Ambassador to Uganda’s main …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | TotalEnergies Marketing Uganda unveiled Joshua Cheptegei as its brand ambassador for its renewable energy solutions for the next three years. The company has also contributed Shs150million to the Joshua Cheptegei Development Foundation to support its efforts in sustainably improving the lives of the children and …
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Natalie Brown finally meets Bobi Wine at Magere Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | Natalie E. Brown, the U.S. Ambassador to Uganda has finally met and held talks with Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, the President of the National Unity Platform (NUP) party. Brown’s meeting with Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine took …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The U.S. Ambassador to Uganda Natalie E. Brown has warned that there will be consequences for those who undermine democracy in the country. “The United States, along with other like-minded, democratic countries, will pay close attention to actions of individuals and organizations who interfere …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Minister of Foreign Affairs Sam Kutesa has hailed Germany for the support extended to Uganda in the water, energy and governance sectors. Kutesa made the remarks Friday after he received copies of credentials of the Ambassador designate of the Federal Republic of Germany to …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The outgoing US Ambassador to Uganda, Deborah Malac has warned that ultimately, governments that stay for long In power without a transitional plan, often end up badly. Malac was today holding her final press briefing at the American Centre as US Ambassador to Uganda …
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