Benjamin Zeitlyn

[Lisa Chesney @LisaJChesney]

Great to see @GridworksLLP & @uetcl sign for construction of the Amari Power Transmission Project - Africa’s first transmission project to reach this stage 🙌 ⚡️

Stronger grids=stronger industry,more jobs & more clean 🌱 energy 🇬🇧🤝🇺🇬
@MEMD_Uganda,@NankabirwaRS, @BritishIntInv

[Gridworks @GridworksLLP]

NEWS: A 1st for Uganda and a 1st for Africa.

We've signed agreements with the government of 🇺🇬 which mean our Amari transmission project becomes the first privately financed transmission infrastructure in Africa to reach the construction phase.

1/2

https://t.co/tmzIaMX0wh

[Stefan Dercon @gamblingondev]

Scholarships for African Nationals for one year rigorous course in development economics, Oxford's MSc Economics for Development https://t.co/k6hIbHX90m

Infosession Mastercard scholarships with @Africa_oxford: 7 November -suitable for this course. https://t.co/wotQJHzTMZ

[UK in Uganda 🇬🇧 🇺🇬 @UKinUganda]

At #REC2025 @LisaJChesney celebrates over a decade of 🇬🇧-🇺🇬 energy partnership — from GET FiT to @GridworksLLP & now the launch of the Clean Cooking Unit.

This is where innovation meets action — & the 🇬🇧 is a committed partner to 🇺🇬’s green transition.

#REC2025
#GREAT

[UK in Uganda 🇬🇧 🇺🇬 @UKinUganda]

Big milestone at #REC25!
The Clean Cooking Unit, funded by the 🇬🇧 Government launched today — a bold step toward 🇺🇬’s goal of 50% clean cooking access by 2030.
A game changer for health, climate & gender equality — this Unit will drive innovation & investment.
#REC2025
#GREAT

[UK in Uganda 🇬🇧 🇺🇬 @UKinUganda]

We’re delighted that @LisaJChesney, will deliver a keynote at #REC25!

She will highlight the 🇬🇧’s commitment to clean energy, innovation & inclusive green growth in #Uganda.

#REC25

[Benjamin Zeitlyn @bzeitlyn]

Call for Evidence from ⁦@UKParliament⁩

Future of UK aid and development assistance - written evidence https://t.co/HwCHaBcp5E

[Bank of Uganda @BOU_Official]

Dr. Ranil Dissanayake, Deputy Chief Economist at the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), paid a courtesy call on @ProfNuwagaba, Deputy Governor of the Bank of Uganda.

Their meeting focused on Uganda’s resilient macroeconomic performance, ongoing monetary and financial sector stability, as well as opportunities for collaboration with UK institutions in capacity building, research, investment, trade, and climate change policy.

[UK in Uganda 🇬🇧 🇺🇬 @UKinUganda]

📢 FCDO invites proposals to assess UK-East Africa Higher Education partnerships — incl. Uganda 🇺🇬
🔹 £100k–£500k funding
🔹 Deadline: 17 Oct 2025
🔹 Open to NGOs, universities & LMIC orgs
Ugandan researchers encouraged to apply!

🔗 https://t.co/c0FT1p0Vu8

[UK in Uganda 🇬🇧 🇺🇬 @UKinUganda]

We named our Rhino Pearl, after 🇺🇬’s unique biodiversity!

This #WorldRhinoDay, the UK reaffirmed our commitment to protecting our planet’s natural heritage.

Through partnerships & support for conservation efforts in 🇺🇬, we’re investing in a future where biodiversity thrives.

[CTPH @CTPHuganda]

🌍🦏 World Rhino Day 🦏🌍
Today, we join the rest of the world to celebrate World Rhino Day 2025!
In Uganda, national celebrations are being held at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, home to 48 endangered Southern White Rhinos and CTPH founders are attending this historical event.

[UK in Uganda 🇬🇧 🇺🇬 @UKinUganda]

Today we celebrate a symbol of hope & resilience at the #NameAndSaveARhino Ceremony 🦏

This event aims to conserve & protect Rhinos in 🇺🇬.

The 🇬🇧 is proud to stand with 🇺🇬 in safeguarding biodiversity & restoring wildlife heritage.

We will name a Rhino too!
#NameAndSaveARhino

[UK in Uganda 🇬🇧 🇺🇬 @UKinUganda]

#WildlifeRangersChallenge celebrates the heros behind conservation.

🇬🇧 is delighted to support efforts that protect biodiversity, create jobs and grow 🇺🇬’s economy.

Congratulations 🎉 to all the participants in this year’s challenge.

[Uganda Wildlife Authority @ugwildlife]

Happy #WorldRhinoDay Celebrations. #NameAndSaveARhino

[Uganda Wildlife Authority @ugwildlife]

Today, UWA’s Executive Director joined the Wildlife Ranger Challenge at Murchison Falls National Park, standing shoulder to shoulder with the brave men and women on the frontlines of conservation.

In his message, he expressed deep gratitude to the Rangers who protect wildlife, habitats, and communities every single day, and highlighted the importance of training and equipping Rangers so they are prepared for the challenges ahead.

Their dedication, courage, and continued professional growth are the backbone of conservation in Uganda and beyond.
#WildlifeRangerChallenge #StandWithRangers #Conservation #ProtectWildlife #RangerTraining

[UK in Uganda 🇬🇧 🇺🇬 @UKinUganda]

The @BritChamUg 1st anniversary celebration is on!

It’s a great time to reflect on the past year & successes, network and plan for the future towards enhancing trade ties between the 🇬🇧 & 🇺🇬.

#BCCU1Anniversary
#GoFarGoTogether

[Benjamin Zeitlyn @bzeitlyn]

Support the @UgandaCF Wildlife Ranger Challenge - excited to be heading to Murchison Falls National Park this weekend https://t.co/JKErpJa2u1

[Justin Sandefur @JustinSandefur]

How much will the end of USAID education programs cost the world?

Applying Mincerian wage returns to our meta-analysis of learning gains from USAID programs, this @vox_dev piece estimates "$117 billion in lost lifetime earnings from one cohort of affected children."

[Ed Conway @EdConwaySky]

📽️Is Britain REALLY facing a 1970s-style fiscal crisis?
Why are investors so freaked out about UK debt?
Is this REALLY worse than under Liz Truss?
Who's to blame? Rachel Reeves? The Bank of England?
And would a bit of productivity really solve everything?
📈 Your 6 min primer👇

[Benjamin Zeitlyn @bzeitlyn]

Professor Stefan Dercon @gamblingondev giving the keynote address: ‘Changing Global Economic Environment and its Implications for Uganda’s Economic Growth Prospects’ #9EGF2025

[Benjamin Zeitlyn @bzeitlyn]

Dr Jonathan Leape from @The_IGC opening the 9th Economic Growth Forum in Uganda, commending Uganda’s @mofpedU commitment to evidence based economic policy #9EGF2025