Vincent Bagiire

This should never happen to any Ugandan. @UgandaMFA should take action. @Tybisa @koretah

There are moments when words feel inadequate, and this is one. However, a tribute is warranted. Uganda has lost Ambassador Santa Mary Laker Kinyera, a towering figure in our Foreign Service (diplomatic) corps. A career diplomat of exceptional caliber @UgandaMFA. For all who had the privilege of knowing her or benefiting from her steadfast service, what set her apart was not only her professional excellence but her character: she was a protector and a beacon, someone who stood firmly for fairness and representation for every Ugandan, transcending affiliations, politics, or divisions. She dedicated nearly three decades to advancing Uganda's interests with unwavering integrity, clarity, and commitment. From her early roles shaping bilateral and regional integration in the Africa and Middle East Department, to serving as a key negotiator in the East African Community Treaty, to leading efforts on peace initiatives in the Horn of Africa through IGAD and the AU, she consistently placed Uganda's voice at the center of complex multilateral arenas. She was pivotal in the opening of Uganda's Embassy in Ankara as the first Chargé d’Affaires—and her time as Deputy Head of Mission in Washington, D.C., demonstrated her ability to build bridges across cultures and continents. In an often polarized world, she embodied the ideal of a solid bridge—connecting people, institutions, and nations with quiet strength, deep commitment, and genuine love for her country and its people. As a mentor and boss, she guided with wisdom and grounded professionalism, inspiring those around her to uphold the highest standards of service and humanity. Yet her legacy will endure in the fairer representation she helped secure for Uganda on the global stage, in the young diplomats she shaped, and in the countless lives touched by her principled leadership. May God strengthen us all, receive her in heavenly glory, and may her example continue to light the path for Uganda's future diplomats and leaders. Deepest condolences @StateHouseUg @okelloryem @Tybisa @richardkabonero @RobieKakonge_ @Nsababera_juju @adoniaayebare @CNmagambo @_ReaganC_B @MarvinNyanzi

@mkainerugaba Asante sana kaka!

We join President William Ruto in congratulating President Museveni on his re-election and the great people and institutions of Uganda on the successful and peaceful conduct of elections. @ForeignOfficeKE @adoniaayebare @Tybisa @UgandaMFA