The Ugandan UK Convention Organizing Committee wishes to express their deepest appreciation to the First Lady of the Republic of Uganda and Minister for Karamoja Affairs Hon.Mrs. Janet KataahaMuseveni, Rt Hon Rebecca Kadaga, Speaker of the Parliament of Uganda, Hon Maria Kiwanuka, Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Hon. Tress Bucyanayandi, Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa Minister of State for Fisheries, Hon. AmonginAporu Christine (MP) – Minister of State for Teso Affairs, Lynda Chalker, Baroness Chalker of Wallasey, Dr. Samuel Mugasi, CEO – NAADS, Mr. Sebaggala M. Kigozi, ED, Uganda Manufacturing Association and the many speakers ,panelists and moderators . The important messages that they shared, contributed to the tremendous success of the day, and have been instrumental in meeting the goals and objectives of the Convention.
Special thanks go, in addition, to all High Commissioners and Ambassadors from Europe, business community, the Uganda community and community leaders, professionals from Europe and Uganda, representatives of the voluntary sector and all our exhibitors who showcased Uganda on the day. You have all paved the way forward for enhanced and enriched communication between members of the Ugandan Diaspora and Uganda itself, and have also, undoubtedly brought Ugandans in the UK closer together.
Thanks go also to all visitors, who through their attendance acknowledged the crucial role that the Diaspora has to play in the development of Uganda, and with whom, a definite way forward can now be etched to fully participate in Ugandan affairs in the most fruitful and successful way.
Thanks go to all volunteers who helped to make it possible and whose support and contribution are highly appreciated.
And thanks to all those, too many to mention, who, in one way or another, have given their encouragement and shared ideas to make this second Uganda UK Convention a truly outstanding success.
Finally we would like to express our heartfelt appreciation to our sponsors, service providers and exhibitors just to mention a few; Brussels Airlines, LycaMobile, JOMAYI, Western union, Arilio Chili, Signware, Exceline Catering Services, Okusinza Mu Luganda Church, Greenwich School of Management, Terrence Higgins Trust, Herit Watt university, Barnes Harrild& Dyer Solicitors, MM2 Capital, IPS Legal, Golden light 4 Elderly, MoneyLine, Moneygram, World Remit, City Holiday, Beverly Hills Motel (Uganda), Afri Mobile, Ebony Courts, The Promota Media, Action Wealth and CJ Reilly.
The same goes to media that supported and gave us unlimited exposure over the year and these include; New vision, Bukedde, New African, Red Pepper, Fenon, Hipipo, Sporah Show, Connect Uganda, Uganda Vision just to mention a few.
Best Regards
Willy Mutenza
Chairman
Uganda Convention-UK
Mobile: +447426 201 055 | Skype: willymutenza
Email: info@ugandanconventionuk.orgwww.ugandanconventionuk.org
We have uploaded videos of the 2nd Convention’s at:
Exhibition: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_eT2zrQEVA
Conference:
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD8mFSPlOgcwpRo2srs6UHJ1IpIKMEcUF
After-Party:
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD8mFSPlOgcxF3ASF1m3KgKU2Xs-hsrU4
Photos: http://www.ugandanconventionuk.org/