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04 September 2010
Here are some highlights from Day 2 of the 22nd UNAA Convention in Washintong D.C. The day opened with the Forums and Debate day launch. This was followed by a presentation by Dr. Akiiki Daisy Kabagarama. She talked about “Together we will always Stand: Seven Step Process for Peace in Uganda. Mr.Alexander Zabasajja moderated: Uganda’s [...]
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04 September 2010
It is with regret that we announce to you that the Nnabagereka will not be speaking at the UNAA 22nd Convention. Word out of Bulange is that there are security concerns regarding the Queen, and she has there been advised not to attend the UNAA Convention. We all had looked forward to her presentation about [...]
03 September 2010
By Ronnie Mayanja | UNAA Times Online | On Thursday September 2nd 2010 the UNAA Convention is Washington kicked of with a trade and investment summit held at the Gaylord Resort. During his opening remarks the UNAA President informed his audience that UNAA was looking for partnerships with which the diaspora community could work to [...]
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31 August 2010
Earlier this year Ronnie Mayanja traveled to Uganda and stopped by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kampala, Uganda. He spent sometime talking to the Head of the Diaspora Unit, Mrs. Bati Kawooya. UNAA Times Online brings you the highlights from that interview. You can contact Bati Kawooya directly at 0414341514 and her cellphone number [...]
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30 August 2010
ICOB 2010 | Here are some photos and highlights from the recently concluded 9th International Community of Banyakigezi (ICOB) annual convention. This year’s event was held at the luxurious 4 diamond Westin Waterfront Hotel in the heart of Boston, Massachusetts, August 26-29, 2010. Thanks to all the Banyakigezi that came to join in the celebrations [...]
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26 August 2010
Here is a video that may have fallen through the cracks due to lack of Media coverage here in the Diaspora | President Obama holds a town hall meeting with Young African Leaders from over 50 countries about the future of Africa in an interconnected world and the role of the United States as a [...]
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25 August 2010
Bulange, Mengo Uganda – 25th August, 2010 – The Nnabagereka is on an official visit of the United States in an effort to promote the role of culture in Africa’s development as well as to promote and raise awareness for cancer research and the Nnabagereka Development Foundation (NDF).
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22 August 2010
Pius Lizard a Ugandan based out of the State of Maine and also Jose Chameleon and Weasel’s brother to perform at the UNAA Convention in DC. Pius performed along side Iryn Namubiru in their Boston concert last night August 21st at Waverly Oaks in Waltham, MA courtesy of Keenote Entertainment.
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22 August 2010
Iryn Namubiru will be among the key performers at the UNAA DC Convention. She performed in Boston to a receptive audience of Ugandans. Iryn is in the US to attend and perform at the 22nd Ugandan North American Association Convention taking place in Washington D.C from September 2nd to the 5th. Check out the Venue [...]
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19 August 2010
Daily Monitor | Kampala | Three members of the United States Congress yesterday called on the government to ensure that the individuals behind the July 11 double bombings in Kampala are brought to justice. The call came two days after 32 suspects were charged at the Nakawa Chief Magistrate’s Court in connection with the bomb [...]
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17 August 2010
UNAA Convention Entertainment UPDATE: Confirmation, Radio and Weasel will be performing at the Convention in D.C, September 2nd – 5th. The duo was booked on an alternate Airline and will be travelling soon to the US. | Convention Venue: http://www.unaatimes.com/unaa-dc-2010/ . We hope to see you all there. UNAA Times Online, Your Voice in the [...]
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17 August 2010
We had earlier received a communication about a complication with Radio and Weasel not attending the UNAA convention, but a new update is that UNAA is in talks with Radio and Weasel about a workaround to see if they can make it on time for the convention having missed the window to fly out between [...]
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15 August 2010
Maurice Kirya appeared on the The Patricia Show in Nairobi, Kenya. He talks about learning to play the guitar, his fans, The Maurice Kirya Experiece, and performs his hit song “I Will Sing”. The show is the most popular talk show in East Africa. Check it out! He is also one of the ten African [...]
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11 August 2010
NYT | Kigali | President Paul Kagame has won 93 percent of the vote in Rwanda’s presidential elections Monday, with the second-place finisher gathering just over 5 percent, according to a total tally of provisional results released Wednesday. According to Rwanda’s national electoral commission, over 98 percent of registered voters participated in the elections, with [...]
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10 August 2010
Join us for a wine and cheese reception to celebrate the grand opening of our newest photo exhibit, ZoomUganda . Grand Opening: August 12 @ 6 p.m. | ZoomUganda shares the journey of 12 girls given 12 cameras and 24 hours in which to tell their own stories through their own lenses. A Photovoice project directed by [...]
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10 August 2010
Deborah Asiimwe is from Uganda and was ecstatic at having won BBC African Performance 2010. She said she is also honoured and humbled that Professor Wole Soyinka chose her script as the winner. Deborah’s play was seen as convincing and streetwise The Nobel Laureate is someone whose writing Deborah says she fell in love with [...]
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08 August 2010
http://www.unaatimes.com/unaa-dc-2010/ | By Dennis Matanda | In one of his latest songs, Ugandan superstar ‘Dr’ Jose Chameleon sings about the resilience of Ugandans and their ability to make it anywhere. When he says ‘Twajja city kupangulula,’ he probably means ‘We came to the Big City to make things happen!’ And we Ugandans DO make things [...]
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08 August 2010
Check out their new hit hEART aTTack “vUvU ZELa” – rADiO and WEASeL by sWALzpRO. Radio and Weasel will be performing at the 22nd UNAA Convention, taking place from September 2nd – 5th in Washington D.C. Join other Ugandans as we celebrate Ugandan culture and life in the Diaspora. Here is a page featuring a [...]
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03 August 2010
Recently President Museveni (L) got a hearty laugh while watching Herbert Mendo Ssegujja (R) mimic him at Amelia Kyambadde’s sendoff party. The comedian, who makes a living mimicking the President, left his audience wiping tears of joy. Ms Kyambadde resigned her job as Museveni’s principal private secretary to join politics. PHOTOS BY JOSEPH KIGGUNDU Here [...]
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03 August 2010
(CNN) – Editor’s note: This year 17 African nations mark 50 years of independence from their former colonial rulers. Eight of those countries celebrate their anniversary in August, they include Benin, Ivory Coast and Gabon. The wave of Independence across Africa in the 1950s and 1960s brought to the end around 75 years of colonial rule [...]
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30 July 2010
This is an inspirational story of a Canadian lady who absolutely loves Uganda. Laura-Lynn Tyler Thompson was born in Uganda. Her family was deported by Idi Amin Dada in 1973, She returned after many years to make a difference in the life of a Ugandan Family, Maria and her 3 grand-children | On April 18, [...]
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30 July 2010
ARLINGTON — The Rangers had an interesting guest throw out the first pitch of Sunday’s finale against the Orioles at the Ballpark in Arlington. His Royal Majesty King Oyo, the reigning Omukama of Toro in Uganda made his first visit to a Major League Baseball game. “I did not know that. Here? I did not know [...]
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30 July 2010
By Rev. Joseph William Kamugisha | Hurst, Texas | The eighteen year old King of Toro, who the Guiness Book of Records describes as the youngest monarch in the world, Omukama [King] Oyo Kabamba Iguru Rukuidi [IV] recently concluded his two and a half weeks tour of the state of Texas, leaving behind [...]
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26 July 2010
By Ronnie Mayanja | UNAA Times Online | The 2010 Miss Africa USA Pageant, highlighting African beauty queens from 17 African nations concluded on Saturday July 23rd with Fifi Soumah, Miss Guinea emerging winner of this year’s pageant. Founded five years ago by Lady Kate Njeuma from Cameroon. The pageant seeks to identify and promote [...]
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24 July 2010
By Diata Wallace | Examiner | With the first ever Africa Fashion Week designer showcase coming to a close, there were 3 designers who gave not only a good presentation but also a great entertaining experience. Fashion designers Osun , 54 Kingdoms and Solome Katongole wowed the audience with great collections and excitement. Osun, who [...]
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23 July 2010
By VBS.TV Staff | Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Uganda (VBS.TV) — Uganda has crept back into our consciousness lately with synchronized bomb attacks that took the lives of 76 people in the nation’s capital Kampala during the World Cup festivities. When we were last in Kampala, we set out to learn more about the desperate fight [...]
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23 July 2010
Miss Africa USA 2010 Press Release | The pageant management and Delegates are looking forward to seeing you all at the grand finals event July 22 – 25 in Maryland and Washington DC. Any Questions please contact us. We are still accepting sponsors and vendors for this event. Please contact us info@missafricaunitedstates.com For other pageant [...]
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23 July 2010
Miss Africa USA 2010 Press Release | The pageant management and Delegates are looking forward to seeing you all at the grand finals event July 22 – 25 in Maryland and Washington DC. Any Questions please contact us. We are still accepting sponsors and vendors for this event. Please contact us info@missafricaunitedstates.com For other pageant [...]
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21 July 2010
The July 11th Terrorist Attack on Kampala accelerate the search for peace devoid of terrorism on the African continent. Uganda is at the Centre of the Agenda of the African Union meet that kicked off today with a meeting of Government Technocrats. Delegates arriving for meetings that will precede the AU summit are lauding Uganda [...]
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Book Review | Struggle Against Obesity and Food Addiction in Focus | “God’s Perfect Size” by Kim Jagwe
The Washington D.C 22nd UNAA Convention Travel Insight/Advisory
UNAA D.C 2010 ~ Day 2 | Political Forum
Bulange Dispatch: Security Concerns Derail Buganda Queen’s Keynote Speech
PHOTOS: UNAA D.C 2010 Convention: DAY One
UNAA DC Convention. Day One: Trade and Investment Forum.
Letter from the Editor | Ronnie Mayanja | September 2010
LRA Impact: Disabled Northern Ugandan women fight for rights
Interview: Head of the Diaspora Unit, Mrs. Bati Kawooya. Kampala
ICOB ~ Banyakigezi Convention Highlights – New Executive elected!
Falling through the Cracks: Young African Leaders Meeting
Official Press Release: Nnabagereka Off To The United States To Meet With Ugandan Diaspora
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