The Chief of Protocol, Amb. Charles Ssentongo, hosted H.E. Amb. Ali bin Hassan Abdallah Al-Hammad, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Munazzamat Al-Dawa Al-Islamiyya, for a courtesy call at the @UgandaMFA. Discussions focused on strengthening cooperation in charitable initiatives, with emphasis on skills development, vocational training, and the establishment of an Imams' Training Centre. Amb. Al-Hammad reaffirmed the organisation's commitment to supporting Uganda's socio-economic development and thanked the Government of Uganda for its continued partnership. 🇺🇬🤝
🇺🇬 UGANDA EMBASSY RESPONDS TO SUPPORT STRANDED UGANDAN TRAVELLERS
Following the temporary suspension of flights to and from Uganda by the Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), the Embassy of the Republic of Uganda in Riyadh swiftly intervened to assist Ugandans….
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To date, the Embassy has rescued and assisted 78 Ugandan travellers, securing accommodation, meals and other essential support while continuing to monitor the situation and coordinate further assistance until normal flight operations resume.
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This morning, I officially took over the office of Minister of State for Foreign Affairs in charge of Regional Affairs from Hon. John Mulimba.
I extend my sincere appreciation to Hon. Mulimba for his service and contribution to strengthening Uganda’s engagement within the region. The foundation laid during his tenure provides a strong basis upon which we shall continue to build.
As I embark on this new assignment, I do so with a deep sense of duty and commitment to advancing Uganda’s foreign policy objectives, strengthening regional integration, fostering peaceful coexistence among our neighboring countries, and promoting opportunities that enhance trade, investment, and shared prosperity across the region.
Light-hearted laughter and camaraderie filled the room, as the senior management of the MoFA, led by PS Bagiire Vincent Waiswa, held a farewell luncheon for the three outgoing Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Odongo Jeje Abubakhar (2021–2026), Oryem Henry Okello (2005–2026), and John Mulimba (2021–2026).
The trio, who have been at the helm of the Ministry, have seen it through a number of milestone developments and transitions, including the actualization of the Ministry’s shift in priorities from traditional diplomacy to economic and commercial diplomacy.
In his remarks, the Permanent Secretary, Mr. Bagiire Vincent Waiswa, thanked the outgoing ministers for their dedicated service and leadership, noting that they had overseen significant achievements that strengthened the Ministry’s institutional capacity and service delivery. He emphasized that the true success of any institution lies in continuity and the lasting foundations established by its leaders.
H.E. Ambassador Isaac Biruma Sebulime further urged pilgrims to strengthen support for the needy, uplift one another, and establish education funds to enable Muslim children access quality education and compete effectively in today’s increasingly competitive global economy.
Before departing Mina and completing their Hajj rites, H.E. Ambassador Isaac Biruma Sebulime urged Ugandan pilgrims to uphold the spirit of Hajj through increased Sadaqah, compassion, and support for the needy, emphasizing that charity remains a lasting act of worship.
A key highlight of the meeting was concern over the rising cases of drug trafficking involving some pilgrims, underscoring the need for greater awareness and strict adherence to the laws of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia....4/4
The Uganda Embassy Riyadh Hajj Mission Team, led by the Head of Mission, H.E. Isaac Biruma Sebulime, and the Deputy Head of Mission, Ambassador Aus Sulaiman Lubega, met with the leaders of the various Ugandan Hajj groups...... 1/4
The meeting took place ahead of the pilgrims' departure to Mina to commence the Hajj rituals. The Embassy reaffirmed its commitment to supporting and safeguarding the well-being of all Ugandan pilgrims throughout their pilgrimage.....3/4