The riders will flag off from Kampala on 12th August 2026, cycling through Uganda before crossing into Kenya, Tanzania, Burundi, and Rwanda, and returning through Uganda to the capital for the Grand Finale from 5th to 8th October 2026. #GACS2026#EAC
The Great African Cycling Safari (GACS), in partnership with the Ministry of East African Community Affairs (MEACA), today briefed the press about the 9th edition of its flagship regional initiative.
He noted that the Great African Cycling Safari brings integration to life in a way that ordinary citizens can see and experience. โIt translates integration into something a child on a roadside in Mbale or Kondoa can see and touch: fifty cyclists, one purpose, one community.โ
Regional integration begins with people. When our youth travel, learn, and connect across borders, they build the united Africa we all envision."*m โ Hon. James Magode Ikuya, State Minister for East African Community Affairs.
#GACS2026 || #WheelsOfIntegration
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The cycling edition of the African Cycling Safari is taking place this year under the theme: โPromoting Regional Integration for Improved Livelihoods in East African Countries.โ Hon. James Ikuya Magode
Regional integration is the foundation of shared prosperity. I commend the African Cycling Safari 2026 for championing unity, cooperation, and improved livelihoods across East Africa.
6000+KM. One Region. One Vision.
#EastAfricanIntegration#GACS2026#OneRegionOneVision
I warmly congratulate Team Uganda on their commendable performances on the international stage, including our woodball team for their historic success in Malaysia, and our athletes at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Your patriotism and commitment have made our nation proud. Thank you for representing Uganda with excellence.
May God continue to strengthen and guide you to even greater achievements.
The Guild leaders of the East African Region are far ahead in the integration Agenda, not waiting for bureaucratic processes, thousands assembled in Kampala to reรทaffirm thier resolve and focus as young leaders
@Jumuiya.@KagutaMuseveni
Today, at Speke Resort Munyonyo, I chaired the 2nd Extraordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Troop-Contributing Countries to the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM). I pointed out that Ugandaโs involvement in Somalia was never because we share a border, but out of principle and strategy. We rejected the extremism that seeks to impose itself on African societies and stood in solidarity with our brothers and sisters.
Africa has a rich history of respecting one anotherโs identity, and I remain confident that, through our collective efforts, we shall continue supporting Somaliaโs journey towards lasting peace and stability. I thank the Troop-Contributing Countries and their leaders for their commitment and sacrifice in the pursuit of a peaceful and stable Somalia.
New prospects for wealth creation in Busoga, today I received a presentation from Mr Chin the proprietor of the Palm oil estates of Kyotera, Kalangala, Buvuma, Namayingo, Bugiri and Mayuge.
Have agreed to expand production to 10.000 hectares, it would wean the farmers from relying solely on Cane growing.
The expansion shall be funded by IFAD.
@KagutaMuseveni@NRMOnline@BusogaTourism
I met a delegation from Nonda Coffee Park led by Mr. Tonny Miiro Kibuuka, who briefed me on their plans to establish a coffee processing and value addition facility. I welcome this investment because it is exactly what we have always been advocating for.
Uganda should not continue exporting raw coffee. We must add value before export so that we create jobs, increase household incomes and earn more foreign exchange.
The government will support this initiative and mobilise our coffee farmers to produce more in preparation for the increased demand. I congratulate them and wish them good luck.
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The work is done, the communities are cleaner, and the brooms have officially signed off until next month. Thank you, Uganda.
#NationalCleaningDay
The Ministry of East African Community Affairs joined the official launch of the #NationalCleaningDay Initiative in Kisenyi, led by VP Maj. (Rtd.) @jessica_alupo Together, we can build cleaner communities,and make environmental responsibility a daily habit. ๐ธ: @UgandaMediaCent
Led by Permanent Secretary Edith Mwanje, the Ministry of East African Community Affairs joined residents of Kisenyi in todayโs National Cleaning Day exercise, demonstrating that lasting change begins with collective action. ๐งน #Nationalcleaningday ๐บ๐ฌ