Embassy of the Netherlands in Uganda

Official tweets by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Uganda 🇺🇬

[The New Vision @newvisionwire]

Operation Wealth Creation (OWC) chief coordinator Gen. Salim Saleh has commended the strengthening Uganda-Netherlands partnership, saying the warmer ties between Kampala and The Hague continue to benefit both countries.

Speaking during the farewell of outgoing @NLinUganda Ambassador Frederieke Quispel, Saleh reaffirmed Uganda's commitment to deeper cooperation in trade, investment, agriculture, value addition and enterprise development.

DETAILS👇🏽#VisionUpdates
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[Embassy of the Netherlands in Uganda @NLinUganda]

As Amb. @FrederiekeQ departs 🇺🇬 we look back with gratitude. Deputy Bouwe-Jan Smeding described her presence as “a fresh whirlwind”, bringing energy, visibility & momentum that truly put the @NLinUganda on the map. Thank you for your leadership & dedication. We will miss you!👋🩷

[Reach A Hand Africa @reachahand]

As we celebrate 15 years of impact, we're looking back at the stories that remind us why this work matters. In Arua District, one of our peer educators under the #ProtectSRH has been on the frontlines of a battle that Reach A Hand Africa has stood against since our earliest days: child marriage.

Child marriage remains one of the most persistent threats to girls' futures across Uganda. It pulls girls out of school and often leaves them isolated, facing stigma and negative talk from the very peers who should be supporting them. Behind every statistic is a girl whose choices were taken from her too soon.

This is the heart of #ProtectSRH, and it's the heart of why Reach A Hand Africa exists. Fifteen years in, the fight to protect girls, keep them in school, and give them the power to shape their own futures continues.

#ReachAHandAfrica #RAHUat15 #ProtectSRH
@NLinUganda @Herbert_MugK @WorldVisionUg @Uganetlaw

[UNFPA in Uganda @UNFPAUganda]

#HappeningNow: Innovation is taking centre stage at the #WorldPopulationDay Exhibition. Young innovators are presenting solutions that address health, education, economic empowerment and livelihoods, highlighting the potential of Uganda’s youthful population. #WPD2026

[FAO in Uganda @FAOUganda]

FAO Rep @EzanaKg met with the Deputy Ambassador of @NLinUganda today to align efforts supporting Uganda’s #agriculturesector.

By combining the Netherlands’ robust initiatives with @FAO’s technical expertise, we can bridge gaps, maximize impact & drive long-term dev’t in 🇺🇬

[Parliament of Uganda @Parliament_Ug]

Speaker @ObothOboth has today met with the outgoing Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Uganda, H.E. Frederieke Quispel, who has concluded her tour of duty.

During the farewell courtesy call meeting in the Speaker's office, Oboth expressed deep gratitude to Ambassador Quispel for her exceptional contributions to Uganda's development sectors during her tenure. He commended her dedicated efforts in cementing the long-standing bilateral relationship between the two countries.

The Speaker requested her to always keep Uganda close to her heart and remain a lifelong friend to the country.

Dag-dag, H.E. Frederieke Quispel.

[State House Uganda @StateHouseUg]

President @KagutaMuseveni today bid farewell to the outgoing Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Uganda, H.E. Frederieke Quispel, during a courtesy call at his Kisozi Farm, Gomba.

The President expressed his gratitude to Ambassador Quispel for strengthening Uganda–Netherlands relations and urged her to continue promoting Uganda as a prime destination for trade and investment, encouraging more Dutch investors to seize the country's abundant opportunities.

He also wished her success in her next assignment.

[Yoweri K Museveni @KagutaMuseveni]

This morning at Kisozi Farm, I bid farewell to H.E. Frederieke Quispel, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Uganda, who has concluded her tour of duty.

I thanked her for her contribution to strengthening Uganda-Netherlands relations, particularly the shift from traditional aid to trade and investment. I also encouraged her to continue mobilising more investors from the Netherlands and the European Union to take advantage of Uganda’s many opportunities.
I wish her good luck & God’s blessings in her future endeavours.

[YouthForBiodversityAndClimateUG @Y4BioClimate]

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[Barugahara Balaam Ateenyi. @BalaamBarugahar]

This afternoon, together with the Hon. Minister of State for Local Government, Hon. @JustineNameere , I had the pleasure of meeting the outgoing Ambassador of the Kingdom of the @NLinUganda , H.E. Frederieke Quispel, who paid us a farewell courtesy call.

Ambassador Quispel will be greatly missed and fondly remembered as a true friend of Uganda. Throughout her tenure, she played a vital role in promoting investment opportunities in our country and was a strong champion of Uganda’s agricultural transformation, sustainable development, and the strengthening of Uganda–Netherlands relations.

On behalf of the Government of Uganda, I thanked Her Excellency for her dedicated service, unwavering partnership, and valuable contribution to our country’s development. We wish her every success in her future endeavors and look forward to continued cooperation between Uganda and the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

[EU in Uganda @EUinUG]

With #TeamEurope🇪🇺 support, Uganda🇺🇬 hosts more than 2 million refugees & asylum-seekers, making it the largest refugee-hosting nation in Africa!

On #WorldRefugeeDay, we recognise the strength & resilience of millions of people displaced globally.

More👉https://t.co/fQqmVXsyf9

[Refugee Law Project @refugeelawproj]

As we commemorate this year's International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, let's ensure that every child lives a life free from violence, fear, and exploitation. Protect children and safeguard our future. #EndCRSV #justiceforsurvivors #EndCRSVinconflict

[Embassy of the Netherlands in Uganda @NLinUganda]

Ahead of #WorldRefugeeDay, Ambassador @FrederiekeQ joined the #SHELEADS Conference by @WoordenDaad, @YARIDUganda, @UCOBAC_, and @ceforduganda under the Dutch-funded LEAD Project. The convention celebrates & amplifies the voices of women refugee and host community leaders.

[Embassy of the Netherlands in Uganda @NLinUganda]

This Saturday 8pm, the Netherlands is playing Sweden in the World Cup 2026. Who do you think is gonna win?!

Come watch the game with us in Kampala @ Somewhere Else.
See you there @SwedeninUG! 🧡

#worldcup2026

[Embassy of the Netherlands in Uganda @NLinUganda]

The Demand-Side Subsidy (DSS) Pilot Project implemented by Energising Development (EnDev) & funded by The Netherlands directly enabled more than 𝟭𝟴𝟬.𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 to have access to modern energy services. @RVO_Int_Ond
@giz_uganda @PSF_Uganda #energizingchange

[Denmark in Uganda @DKinUganda]

The Danish funded #SAY has extended its scope to reach more youth across Uganda with the support of @SwedeninUG, @IcelandinUganda and @NLinUganda 🇩🇰🇸🇪🇮🇸🇳🇱🇺🇬

The launch of #SAYplus was a festive event! 🥳

A huge thanks to @UNFPAUganda, @MinofHealthUG and all of our partners 🤝

[Jan Sadek @JanSadek]

Today the EU Group of Ambassadors celebrated three outstanding colleagues as they conclude their assignments in Uganda - the Ambassadors of Germany🇩🇪, Sweden🇸🇪 & the Netherlands🇳🇱.

Thanks for your friendship, service & contribution to the EU-Uganda Partnership. We will miss you!

[Embassy of the Netherlands in Uganda @NLinUganda]

Next week 7 coffee producers will visit NL+BE to learn about exporting to EU. They will promote their product at World for Coffee in Brussels, one of the biggest coffee trade fairs in the world!

The trip is organized by CBI, part of the Dutch MFA. Good luck to all participants!

[Embassy of the Netherlands in Uganda @NLinUganda]

Last week, our Head of Development Cooperation Bouwe-Jan Smeding was in NL for the Return Days International Cooperation, a biennial conference bringing together Heads of Development Cooperation from NL embassies worldwide.

A week of connection, coordination and inspiration.

[Yoweri K Museveni @KagutaMuseveni]

Today, I also held discussions with H.E. Frederieke Quispel, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, on continued agricultural cooperation between Uganda and the Netherlands. She also updated me on the ongoing study tour to the Netherlands, where Ugandan farmers are gaining exposure to modern technologies and innovative farming practices.

I welcome the strong and cordial relations between Uganda and the Netherlands, which continue to advance cooperation in areas of mutual interest.