Amb. Robie Kakonge
@RobieKakonge_
Ambassador of The Republic of Uganda to Washington D.C. 🇺🇬 🇺🇸 @UgaEmbaWashDC
Recently, I had the honor of presenting my credentials to @POTUS as the Ambassador Extraordinary & Plenipotentiary of The Republic of Uganda to Washington D.C. I look forward to serving @GovUganda & enhancing 🇺🇬's 60-year-long relationship with 🇺🇸 @UgaEmbaWashDC @USAmbUganda
Yesterday l was honored to share key aspects of Uganda's potential partnerships with the US during a panel moderated by @GenFlynn (Retired) on ''The Evolving Landscape of Africa's Strategic Partnerships.'' This Global Security & Diplomacy Conference was hosted in D.C. by the…
"Free things are costly in the long run." ~~Ambassador Robie Kakonge, Uganda.
Honored to attend yesterday’s reception for a conference on ''The Global Security & Diplomacy'', hosted by The Gold Institute for International Strategy. Its Chairman Gen. Michael Flynn (Ret.) launched the National Security Strategy 2025. @GoldInstituteIS @GenFlynn…
Honored to be a special guest & featured speaker at today’s exclusive @USGLC luncheon in D.C. Joined by 🇰🇪 & 🇷🇼 Heads of Mission on a panel with USGLC ED Jason Gross to discuss the importance of U.S. diplomacy and development in strengthening strategic alliances and advancing…
PS @UgandaMFA and l had a productive engagement this week with Wayne Wall, Senior Director at the White House NSC, and Dan Danhum. The NSC advises @POTUS on National Security & Foreign Policy. Other key meetings held with State Department & Defense officials. Strong mutual…
🇺🇬🏀 Congratulations to our very own Ugandan stars on joining the NBA! Your hard work, talent, and determination have made Uganda proud. Keep flying the Uganda flag high and inspiring the next generation of Ugandan athletes! @khaman_maluach @___kingart @NBA_Africa @UgandaMFA
Honored to pay a courtesy call to H.E. Brig. Gen. (Rtd) Julius Katembeka Chihandae, Uganda’s Ambassador to Angola, who received and welcomed me warmly this week in Luanda during the #USAfricaBizSummit2025. Congratulations to Angola on 50 years of independence! 🇺🇬🇦🇴🇺🇸…
Honored to attend the 17th #USAfricaBizSummit in Luanda, Angola 🇦🇴, held during the celebration of 50 years of independence from Portugal. Met Angola’s Minister of Trade & Industry, Rui Minguêns de Oliveira, who opened the Summit. U.S. officials, including Amb. Fritell and…
The Uganda Embassy in Washington was privileged to host some important guests to a welcome dinner, in Kampala, before a tourism familiarisation tour. We dined with local tour operators, regulators, and industry support to discuss collaboration and cultural exchanges in the areas…
🇺🇬 Happy Heroes' Day! I was honored this weekend to present an award to Dr. @JacksonOrem, Director of the @UgandaCancerIns, he received Global Health Catalyst's Distinguished Global Oncology Leader Award at the HOPE Summit at @MIT_CSAIL. As a Keynote Speaker, l discussed…
This evening l had a wonderful time at the Grow Ahead: Planting Seeds for Success event at The Vineyard at Hershey in Middletown, PA. Celebrated the 2025 JumpStart Grant and Agricultural Business Master recipients, highlighting the future of farming. Grateful for the resources,…
Congratulations Amb. Monica Crowley on your confirmation as Chief of Protocol of the United States at U.S. State Department. The Uganda Embassy D.C. team and I look forward to working with your team to strengthen 🇺🇬🇺🇸 relations and deepen our diplomatic ties. @StateDept @POTUS…
It’s the honor of my life to serve as Ambassador and Chief of Protocol of the United States. I’m deeply grateful to the greatest President @realDonaldTrump for his faith in me & for having my swearing-in in the Oval Office. Big thanks also to our phenomenal Secretary of State…
Honored to celebrate the 62nd Anniversary of the @_AfricanUnion (OAU’s founding) at the AU Mission in D.C., co-hosted by Amb. @HMafudze & Amb. Mombouli. Remarks by Amb. @tdf_dc, U.S. Bureau of African Affairs. AU Representative, @AmbassadorAVD called for dialogue, and cultural…
During today's Fireside Chat at @CarnegieEndow, Senior Bureau Official Troy Fitrell outlined the @StateDept's vision to drive forward the Commercial Diplomacy Strategy in Africa to an audience of diplomats, journalists, and advocates. This strategy aims to increase U.S. exports…
LIVE NOW: Digital press briefing with Ambassador Troy Fitrell, Senior Bureau Official for @AsstsSecStateAF to reveal how the U.S. is reimagining its engagement across Africa. Follow the conversation at #AFHubPress
Honored to attend yesterday’s State of Administration event at the @StateDept. @DeputySecState Landau, on behalf of @POTUS & @MarcoRubio, urged a shift from traditional diplomacy to results, driven engagement, expanding economic ties & engaging Africa through trade, from aid.…
Today's discussions reaffirm Uganda’s readiness to lead in innovation. Tech must solve real problems, empower people, and strengthen Uganda-USA ties. The future is digital, inclusive, and globally connected." 🇺🇬🤝🇺🇸 #ATMSRoundtable
