Diaspora
Nnabagereka Cancels Appearance at UNAA, Disappointing Diaspora
Citing security concerns, Nnabagereka canceled her appearance at the UNAA, disappointing the diaspora during the beginning of her U.S. tour. Despite rumors of a bomb scare, the Gaylord National Resort said there were no security threats this weekend. »
Boston Loves Bakiga: ICOB Convention Drew People From All Over Diaspora and Uganda
Delegates transformed Boston into Little Kigezi over the weekend, elected new leadership for the International Community of Banyakigezi, and spent time with Dr. Ezra Suruma and Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda. »
Ugandan Merchandise Launches Ugme: A Creative New Website for East African Goods
This week, East African businesswomen Harriet Zaffoni and Mary Agaba launched their new website for Ugandan Merchandise, at www.ugme.net. The website features a variety of products from both Uganda and Rwanda, from baskets to kikoi scarves, bags, and spices, and the proceeds provide a valuable source of income for women living back home. »
Banyakigezi Community Comes to Boston This Weekend
This weekend, hundreds of abanyakigezi and their friends will come to Boston to strategize about the development of their homeland, and to celebrate their community. »
Free African Cultural Alliance of North America Festival: Saturday, Philadelphia
We hope you can make it to the African Culture Alliance of North America Festival in Philadelphia this Saturday! Ugandans Abroad will be there. »
Ugandans Living Abroad React to 7-11 Twin Attacks
Many in the diaspora were personally affected by the bombings in Kampala on 7-11, which terrorist group al-Shabaab has taken credit for. 76 people were killed, stunning Ugandans from London to Chicago. Read more here. »
We Say Goodbye to Professor Nangalama
We say goodbye to Joseph Nangalama, a chemistry professor who lived with his family in New Jersey. The family asks for your support in returning their beloved husband and father to Uganda. »
Service for Late Dr. Moses Musoke on Saturday: Rest In Peace
Friends and well-wishers of the late Dr. Moses S. Musoke can say goodbye at his service on Saturday, July 10th. We wish his family comfort and blessing during this difficult period. »
Community Abroad Loses Beloved Academic and Friend
We say goodbye to Dr. Moses Musoke, a professor who taught economics, finance and Africana studies at New York's Empire Stage College. »
“America, Too, Has Tribes”
Life in the U.S. has revealed a rather unique form of American tribalism to many East Africans in the diaspora. Read Peter Gaitho's story here. »
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