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Caribbean Entrepreneurs Compete in Diaspora Marketplace

Caribbean Entrepreneurs Compete in Diaspora Marketplace

admin March 18, 2013 0

About the Authors: Connie Tzioumis serves as Senior Adviser with the U.S. Secretary of State’s Global Partnerships Initiative, and Romi Bhatia serves as a Program Analyst at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).

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How the African diaspora is contributing to the continent’s growth story

How the African diaspora is contributing to the continent’s growth story

admin January 2, 2013 0

No one really knows how big the African diaspora is. In the UK alone it is estimated that 5.5 million members of the African diaspora inhabit the country. What is certain is that the

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Ugandan UK Convention 2012 selects HiPipo as new media partner

Ugandan UK Convention 2012 selects HiPipo as new media partner

wmutenza June 4, 2012 0

London and Kampala, 04 June 2012 – The Ugandan UK Convention 2012 today announces the selection of HiPipo as the new media partner. The Convention – the largest gathering of Ugandans in Europe –

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Africa: Going Long On Diaspora Bonds

Africa: Going Long On Diaspora Bonds

wmutenza May 7, 2012 0

Keen to harness the full potential of migrant communities, African governments are looking for ways to tap their savings as a source of finance. Diaspora bonds are an increasingly popular choice. In 2010, African

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What to Expect from the Uganda UK Convention – 15th Sept 2012

What to Expect from the Uganda UK Convention – 15th Sept 2012

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The first Uganda UK Convention in 2011 was universally praised as a huge success and played a massive part in helping Ugandans from all across the world to unite. From music and fashion to

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Diasporas;  Take the plunge. Better prospects  back home!

Diasporas; Take the plunge. Better prospects back home!

wmutenza April 2, 2012 0

It was a balmy November evening in Accra – the kind for which al fresco dining at the city’s celebrated 223 Jazz Bar were surely made. Two huge plates of chicken kebab had been

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You are invited to the 2nd Ugandan UK Convention  – 15th Sept 2012

You are invited to the 2nd Ugandan UK Convention – 15th Sept 2012

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Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 2nd Ugandan UK Convention 2012 Saturday, 15th September, 2012 Time: 9.30am – 2am Venue: Troxy, 490 Commercial Road, London E1 0HX London Objectives – About

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The First Ugandan Diaspora Social Networking Gala Held at Kampala Serena Hotel A Big Success!

The First Ugandan Diaspora Social Networking Gala Held at Kampala Serena Hotel A Big Success!

wmutenza January 3, 2012 1

By Ugandan Diaspora News Team and Agencies, KAMPALA ~ In what was dubbed as the first Ugandan Diaspora Social Networking Gala held on 29th December 2011, all roads led to Kampala Serena Hotel. The

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Diaspora: MICHAEL KIWANUKA

Diaspora: MICHAEL KIWANUKA

wmutenza January 2, 2012 0

Raised in Muswell Hill by Ugandan parents, Kiwanuka’s first EPs were released on Mumford And Sons’ Communion label. He has also played session guitar for hotshot producer Labrinth, but his acoustic soul and jazz

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UK: Ugandan vicar John Magumba faces jail due to sham marriage

UK: Ugandan vicar John Magumba faces jail due to sham marriage

wmutenza December 29, 2011 0

A Church of England vicar from Rochdale has admitted carrying out sham marriage ceremonies to allow illegal immigrants to gain the right to stay in the UK. The Reverend Canon Dr John Magumba, 58,

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An exclusive interview with  Julius  Mucunguzi A young Ugandan journalist making headway  at the international scene of journalist

An exclusive interview with Julius Mucunguzi A young Ugandan journalist making headway at the international scene of journalist

wmutenza December 12, 2011 1

Julius Mucunguzi,36, is a Spokesperson for Africa at the Commonwealth Secretariat, an international intergovernmental body of 54 countries based in London. He is also responsible for managing communications and public affairs of the organization

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Interview with  Dr. Emmy Wasirwa  Chairman of Uganda liquefied petroleum Gas Association

Interview with Dr. Emmy Wasirwa Chairman of Uganda liquefied petroleum Gas Association

wmutenza December 12, 2011 2

Could you give us an overview of your background and responsibility at ULPGAS? I am the Chairman and founder of Uganda liquefied petroleum Gas Association (ULPGAS) and the founder and Chief Executive Officer of

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