Dr. Obed Kabanda

Did you know the Imara women's centre will be located in Kasangati on 2 acres of land? This is a space where women will convene, advocate for human rights and empower each other. #ImagineImaraWithUs.

Uganda on Tanzania media with their operators in Uganda

Mothers are the architects of our intellect. Maama didn’t just teach me my first lesson—writing my name; she built the confidence I needed to solve problems they don't teach in books. To my first and favourite teacher, a great champion of education: Happy #MothersDay ✍️📚✨

This afternoon, I had the honour of receiving H.E. Taye Atske, @TayeAtske ,President of the Federal Republic of Ethiopia and his delegation to attend tomorrow’s swearing-in ceremony of H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni @KagutaMuseveni as President of the Republic of Uganda. A warm welcome to Magical Uganda H.E Taye Atske, President of the Federal Republic of Ethiopia. Karibu Uganda, ወደ ኡጋንዳ በሰላም መጡ #M7SwearsIn2026

HAPPENING NOW: 🇺🇬🇨🇩 The Ministers’ Session of the Uganda–DRC Joint Permanent Commission is advancing discussions aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation, enhancing trade facilitation and promoting regional value chains. The @ED_UFZEPA is in attendance. #FreeZonesandExportsUg

The future of leadership also requires financial literacy & smart investment decisions. Join the FOWODE Young Leaders’ Association (FYLAA) webinar on “Money & Investment for Young Leaders” as we unpack practical conversations around money, savings & investment for young leaders.

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Check out the Imara Shop on fowode.org and place your order today. Every purchase is a win-win something for you, and a step closer for us towards building the #ImaraWomensCentre.

I was truly delighted to meet the Governor of the Bank of Uganda, Rtn Dr Michael Atingi-Ego, and the Deputy Governor, Rtn Prof Augustus Nuwagaba. It was an inspiring and forward-looking conversation centered on strategic humanitarian initiatives where Rotary and the Central Bank can work together to create lasting impact.

Today @ED_UFZEPA hosted a South Korean investor delegation led by Zion Korea in partnership with Diacente Group alongside @AriseIIP to accelerate the implementation of the Green Industrial & Special Economic Zone (GISEZ) flagship Zone in Karamoja region 1/2 #FreeZonesandExportsUg

@ufzepa That is agreat step towards achieving one of the goals of @ufzepa. Keep up the great work Hez!

This is a bold step in the right direction towards achieving the Ten-fold growth strategy through sustainable industrialization to boost exports. #FreeZonesandExportsUg

We are at the Export Accelerator Program by @EntUganda , supporting 100+ exporters across ATMS sectors with practical skills in market access, quality standards, export finance, logistics & digital trade. #ExportUganda 1/2

We joined @woman_kind at #CSW70 for a powerful session on shaping a digital feminist future. Moderated by @GeorgiaTheHost, our Women and Leadership Program Manager, the session highlighted the need for inclusive tech spaces that center the experiences and safety of diverse women. The deliberations were informative & emphasized the significance of building safer and more inclusive digital spaces for all. #TFGBV

@ED_UFZEPA : There is a lot Uganda can sell to Japan to address the trade imbalance of USD 14m vs USD 425m. Uganda can export more speciality coffee, horticultural products, cocoa, and more. We shall support strengthening of such networking economic partnerships further. #Exports

The Minister of State for Industry - Hon. David Bahati, highlighted Uganda’s commitment to expanding exports and deepening economic cooperation with Japan. “We welcome stronger partnerships that support Uganda’s industrialization and export growth to bridge the trade imbalance.”

🇺🇬🤝🇯🇵 The Embassy of Japan to Uganda, in collaboration @ufzepa , is hosting a high-level networking event in Kampala bringing together government officials, Japanese and Ugandan companies to strengthen trade and investment ties for mutual benefit.1/3 #FreeZonesandExportsUG

Don’t miss this critical discussion! FOWODE will lead a critical conversation at #CSW70 on resourcing and sustaining women’s leadership, exploring the strategies and commitments needed to strengthen women’s power globally. #WomenAndLeadership #FOWODEatCSW

At #CSW70, FOWODE will create space to reflect, interrogate & reimagine what it takes to sustain women’s power & leadership. The conversation will ask difficult but necessary questions about resourcing women’s leadership & strengthening women’s movements. We invite development partners to join us for this critical discussion. #FOWODEatCSW #WomenAndLeadership