The Embassy of Uganda in Bujumbura participated in the 1st Edition of the Burundi Tourism Week that begun Wednesday 11th and ended today Friday 13th December 2024. 

The Embassy of Uganda showcased Uganda's diverse tourism attractions, highlighting the significant population of the endangered mountain gorillas, the scenic Rwenzori Mountains, the 10 national parks distributed in various parts of the country, the white water rafting adventure opportunities in Jinja and the iconic Murchisson Falls. 

The Embassy of Uganda participated in the Burundi Round Table of Development Partners and Investors at the National Assembly Building. The forum was opened by H.E. The President of the Republic of Burundi, and brought together development partners from around the world. The roundtable was aimed at mobilising resources for development of the Republic of Birundi. Both private and public partners in development attended, as well as bilateral and multilateral organisations. The event was honored by the presence of H.E.

UNEB top executives led by the Chief Executive Mr. Dan Nokrach Odongo held a meeting with the Uganda Embassy, Bujumbura to strategize on the best way forward to conclude the process of setting up a UNEB Examination Center in the Republic of Burundi. 

The process that began in 2018 was affected by the outbreak of the COVID-19 Pandemic with only one school at the time teaching the Ugandan Curriculum in Burundi.

The Embassy of Uganda hosted the annual end of year party for Ugandans at the Public Gardens (Jardin Public) in Bujumbura. 

The theme this year was "strength of family", and Ugandans were strongly encouraged to come along with their families. Children were occupied in games, bouncing castle and other fun activities. 

The 23rd Summit of COMESA Heads of State and Government successfully took place in Bujumbura, Burundi, on October 31, 2024. The Embassy of Uganda in Burundi was represented at the event and offered protocol services fot visiting dignitaries.

President Evariste Ndayishimiye assumed the role of Chair of COMESA for the next year, succeeding Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema, who formally handed over the instruments of power for the 21-member trade bloc. 

Ministers of foreign affairs of COMESA Member States held a one-day meeting in Bujumbura. The Embassy of Uganda was represented at the event.

The Vice President of Uganda H.E. Maj. (Rtd) Jessica Alupo arrived in Bujumbura this morning for the 23rd COMESA Summit of Heads of State and Government, scheduled for October 31, 2024. 

She was received by Uganda’s ambassador to Burundi H.E. Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Matayo Kyaligonza, who led Embassy staff in welcoming the Vice President to Burundi.  

Activities leading to the 23rd Summit of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) have began in Bujumbura, Burundi. 

With the summit’s host agreement having been signed on August 13, 2024 between the Government of Burundi and the COMESA Secretariat, the summit is scheduled for October 31, 2024. 

Uganda Embassy joined the University of Ngozi in celebrating the latter’s 25 years of existence. The university is the first private university in Burundi, established in 1999. It was set up in the province of Ngozi, in the north of the country, and over time, it opened a campus in the city of Bujumbura which currently houses the Faculty of Medicine. 

The Embassy of Uganda in Bujumbura successfully hosted the 62nd Independence Day celebrations in Bujumbura under the theme “A Recommitment to Secure and Fortify our Destiny”. The Government of Burundi was represented by Ambassador Bernard Ntahiraja on behalf of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Ambassador Albert Shingiro.