Kampala, Uganda – The 14th Annual Uganda Diaspora Homecoming, Business Breakfast Edition, scheduled for December 28, 2024, at Sheraton Hotel, Kampala, is a premier event that brings together the Ugandan diaspora from around the globe to engage in dialogue and activities focused on the development and prosperity of Uganda.
The diaspora, as we all know, plays an indispensable role in propelling Uganda’s economic future. This event, organized by Mr. Ronnie Mayanja, visionary founder of the Uganda Diaspora Network, aims to bring together government leaders and representatives, private sector leaders, civil society specialists, business entrepreneurs, academics, and members of the diaspora community—all focused on contributing to national development.
The networking and partnership event will also provide a valuable platform to address key challenges and foster a supportive environment for the diaspora to effectively contribute toward building a prosperous Uganda. The Ugandan diaspora community will receive vital information on banking, real estate, mobile money transfer, healthcare, insurance, mortgages, dual citizenship, and more.
The primary objective is to highlight the pivotal role of diaspora populations in nation-building, while also exploring ways for them to profit from secure and safe investment vehicles that help boost Uganda’s economy through their remittances.
Ronnie Mayanja asserts that the event will emphasize the inclusion of diaspora members in national development and recognize outstanding Ugandans who are making remarkable contributions in their respective areas of expertise on a global scale.
Senior Presidential Advisor on Diaspora Affairs and Ambassador at Large, Abbey Walusimbi, has described the event as a key tool for diaspora mobilization, as mobilized diaspora populations play an important role in promoting national interests and leveraging migration’s benefits for development.
“Mr. Ronnie Mayanja has organized this initiative in line with President Museveni’s vision for socio-economic transformation, as it fosters better collaboration between the government and the diaspora community. The government continues to support diaspora mobilization, and I urge Ugandans abroad to unite and attend the event,” Walusimbi said.
The 14th Annual Uganda Diaspora Homecoming is expected to feature a dedicated session for networking, fostering collaborations, and creating meaningful connections. The session will be moderated by Solomon Serwanjja, Executive Director of the African Institute for Investigative Journalism, and will be graced by business consultant Maggie Kigozi.
