Ugandans in Kenya start celebrating 59th independence anniversary
The series of activities consist of hybrid events and exhibition to showcase enormous tourism and education opportunities in Uganda. Photo | Courtesy
What you need to know:
- The celebrations which are a joint effort of the Uganda High Commission in Nairobi and the Consulate General of Uganda in Mombasa was officially opened on Thursday by Dr Hassan Waswa Galiwango, the Uganda’s High Commissioner to Kenya.
The physical activities to commemorate Uganda’s 59th Independence Anniversary in Kenya have commenced
The celebrations which are a joint effort of the Uganda High Commission in Nairobi and the Consulate General of Uganda in Mombasa was officially opened on Thursday by Dr Hassan Waswa Galiwango, the Uganda’s High Commissioner to Kenya.
The series of activities consist of hybrid events and exhibitions to showcase enormous tourism and education opportunities in Uganda.
“It is the mandate of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and its Missions abroad to promote and protect Uganda’s interests abroad, including implementing Economic and Commercial Diplomacy (ECD) as a major vehicle for advancing bilateral and multilateral cooperation for national transformation and development. The Independence Week activities which include a hybrid Exhibition are part of this effort; and is currently being held at the Nairobi Serena Hotel, from 7th to 9th October 2021,” a statement from the high commissioner’s office reads in part
Dr Galiwango, noted that the exhibition will mainly showcase Uganda’s vast Tourism offers, Investment opportunities and as well the country’s affordable, accessible and quality education.
“Uganda’s massive tourism potential and immense quality education opportunities are still inadequately exploited,” he said.
The independence week is expected to attract several local and international participants under the theme “Securing Uganda’s future through the promotion of Tourism and Education for Economic Development.”
In his remarks, Mr Paul Mukumbya the Consul General of Uganda in Mombasa, emphasised that the event will not only enhance Uganda’s relations with Kenya, Seychelles, and other countries, but will also provide an opportunity to explore innovative ways of promoting tourism and education using Information Communication Technology (ICT) by key actors in tourism businesses and tertiary education - in order to multiply opportunities, build new business chains, and deliver proficient services in the new normal.
