Uganda High Commission Dar-es-Salaam

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Ambassador Fred Mwesigye Delivers Lecture on Foreign Policy and Regional Integration at National Defence College 🇺🇬🤝🇹🇿 On 17th March 2026, Uganda’s High Commissioner to Tanzania, H.E. Col (Rtd) Fred Mwesigye, delivered a lecture at the National Defence College (NDC) in Kunduchi, Dar es Salaam, to a distinguished cohort of 72 participants, including 22 allied officers from 16 countries and 50 Tanzanian officials drawn from defence, security, and other government institutions. Among the participants was Col. Alex Namara from Uganda, currently undertaking a one-year senior command and staff course at the College. Ambassador Mwesigye was invited by the Commandant, Amb. Maj. Gen. Wilbert Augustine Ibuge, and was warmly received by the College leadership. In his remarks, Maj. Gen. Ibuge thanked the High Commissioner for his continued engagement with the NDC, noting that his contributions reflect the strong brotherhood and cooperation between Uganda and Tanzania. He highlighted the importance of African integration, citing strategic initiatives such as the East African Crude Oil Pipeline, and commended the leadership of H.E. President Yoweri Museveni and H.E. President Samia Suluhu Hassan for advancing regional development. In his lecture, Ambassador Mwesigye defined foreign policy as a state’s political and security engagement with the external environment. He outlined Uganda’s key foreign policy priorities, including regional stability—demonstrated through peacekeeping missions in Somalia—economic diplomacy under frameworks such as the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), and active participation in regional blocs including the East African Community (EAC), COMESA, and IGAD. He also emphasized Uganda’s commitment to non-alignment and multilateral engagement. The Ambassador further underscored the evolving nature of foreign policy, with increasing focus on economic and commercial diplomacy alongside regional security. He encouraged participants to champion African integration through initiatives such as a single currency, collective resource mobilization, and strengthening defence capabilities to ensure security, prosperity, and enduring brotherhood. In closing, Brig. Gen. Method Kamugisha Matunda expressed appreciation to the High Commissioner for honouring the invitation and sharing valuable insights. He noted that the Ambassador’s practical experiences enriched the learning process, enhanced analytical perspectives on global security dynamics, and reinforced the importance of sustained international cooperation.

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Ambassador Fred Mwesigye Meets Tanzania Railways Leadership to Advance SGR Connectivity Talks 🇺🇬🤝🇹🇿 On 16th March the High Commissioner of Uganda to Tanzania, Col (RTD) Fred Mwesigye, met with the Director General of Tanzania Railways Corporation, Machibya Masanja, at the Uganda High Commission in Tanzania to discuss the development of the SGR infrastructure following the recent MOU signed between Uganda and Tanzania. Mr. Masanja was accompanied by Mr. Pierluigi Bartoloni a boardmember of ITS Engineering based in Italy and Mr. Hans-Georg Lindinger from Switzerland and Mr Jack Lee of DeruMann Plantagenet GmbH. In his remarks, Mr. Masanja emphasized that Uganda and Tanzania are interested in partnering and conducting feasibility studies for the proposed SGR connection between Dar es salaam/Tanga Isaka to murongo - Kigagate Mpondwe rail SGR Connection. He further emphasized that such Infrastructure projects would enhance Economic Development and Regional Integration in East Africa. He highlighted the country’s position as a key transport connector between East African countries and the Southern African Development Community (COMESA). He noted that Tanzania is advancing plans for the joint Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project, which is expected to extend to Isaka and potentially connect to other parts of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. He encouraged investors to consider opportunities along the Central Corridor, noting that investments in the corridor are expected to generate strong long-term returns. Mr. Masanja further indicated that, subject to the availability of resources, the railway project could take approximately five years or more to complete. In addition, he revealed plans to establish a railway training college in either Mwanza or Dodoma to build local capacity in railway operations and management whereby Amb mwesigye proposed that this college could be a joint East Africa project. He advised the investors to submit a formal letter of intent to enable further discussions and technical engagement. Ambassador Mwesigye noted that Uganda, being a landlocked country, places high importance on securing multiple access routes to the sea. He observed that Dar es Salaam offers a stable and reliable maritime access point for Uganda compared to Mombasa, making railway connectivity between the two countries strategically important. The Ambassador also indicated that the Democratic Republic of the Congo has expressed readiness to join the project once arrangements are finalized. He stressed that cargo movement and regional trade present strong commercial opportunities for the proposed railway. Ambassador Mwesigye further highlighted the upcoming other two Pipelines of Natural Gas Pipeline and Bi-directional refined products Pipeline between uganda and Tanzania which offers further opportunities. The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to continue engagement and explore practical steps toward developing the SGR project between Tanzania–Uganda railway connection as part of broader regional infrastructure Integration.

Engaging Ugandan Students in Tanzania on Welfare and National Development 🇺🇬🤝🇹🇿 On 16th March 2026, The High Commissioner,Amb. Col.(Rtd) Fred Mwesigye, held a meeting with Ugandan students currently pursuing studies at Aga Khan University in Dar es Salaam. During the meeting they discussed matters concerning the welfare of Ugandan students studying in Tanzania and explored ways through which the students could remain meaningfully engaged with national development while on their study at the university. The students acknowledged the government's commitment to supporting students abroad through scholarships testifying its belief in education as a national asset. However, many of the students still face significant financial strain as scholarship allocations remain minimal relative to fluctuating costs of living. They requested for a review of the coverage to reflect current economic realities. The students further expressed their wish to explore opportunities to apply their skills through curriculum reforms and reviews as Uganda transitions to competency based education. The meeting was attended by the deputy head of mission Amb.Elizabeth M.Allimadi and First Secretary Ms.Carol Lwabi.

🇺🇬🤝🇹🇿Update | Day 3 – Tanzania–Uganda Joint Permanent Commission (JPC) The Agreed Minutes of the 5th Session of the Joint Permanent Commission (JPC) between the United Republic of Tanzania and the Republic of Uganda have been officially signed in Dar es Salaam. The signing marks the successful conclusion of the 5th JPC, reaffirming both countries’ commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation and advancing shared priorities across key sectors.

🇺🇬🤝🇹🇿Update | Day 3 – Tanzania–Uganda Joint Permanent Commission (JPC) During the Ministers’ Session of the 5th Tanzania–Uganda JPC in Dar es Salaam, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the United Republic of Tanzania and the Republic of Uganda for the development of the Isaka–Lusahunga–Murongo/Kikagati–Mpondwe Standard Gauge Railway (SGR). The MoU was signed by Hon. Fred Byamukama, Uganda’s Minister of State for Works and Transport, and Hon. Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, Tanzania’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation. The signing was witnessed by H.E. Col. (Rtd) Fred Mwesigye, Uganda’s High Commissioner to Tanzania, and H.E. Maj. Gen. Paul Kisesa Simuli, Tanzania’s High Commissioner to Uganda.

🇺🇬🤝🇹🇿Happening Now Day 3 of the 5th Tanzania–Uganda Joint Permanent Commission (JPC) is underway with the Ministers’ Session currently in progress. The session is co-chaired by Hon. Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation of the United Republic of Tanzania, and Hon. John Mulimba Minister of state for foreign Affairs in charge of Regional Cooperation of the Republic of Uganda. The meeting continues to strengthen bilateral cooperation and advance areas of mutual interest between the two countries.

Key takeaways from the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uganda, during the 5th Session of the Joint Permanent Commission (JPC) in Dar es Salaam.

🇺🇬🤝🇹🇿 The meeting of Permanent Secretaries for the 5th Session of the Uganda–Tanzania Joint Permanent Commission has entered its second day at the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre in Dar es Salaam.The session continues to strengthen the long-standing partnership between Uganda and Tanzania a relationship grounded in shared history, regional stability, and a common ambition to advance prosperity across East Africa.#UgandaTanzaniaPartnership #InvestEastAfrica #VisitEastAfrica #RegionalIntegration

Amb. Fred Mwesigye, highlights the importance of continuous engagement through the Joint Permanent Commissions (JPC), emphasizing key areas of cooperation, particularly efforts to address and remove Non-Tariff Barriers (NTBs) to enhance bilateral trade and regional integration.

HAPPENING NOW: 🇺🇬🤝🇹🇿 The 5th Session of the Joint Permanent Commission (JPC) between Uganda and Tanzania is underway at the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre, beginning with the meeting of technical officials. The session (11–13 March 2026) will review implementation of decisions from the 4th JPC held in Kampala in January 2022, including MoUs, Presidential directives from the Republic of Uganda, and of the United Republic of Tanzania, and emerging areas of bilateral cooperation.