Al-Qaeda and al-Shabaab a continuous threat to all citizens in Kampala

News and events // Last updated: 25.04.2013 //

The Embassy is aware that al-Qaeda and al-Shabaab are a continuous threat to all citizens in Kampala (and Uganda).

UN adopts new international arms trade treaty

News and events // Last updated: 03.04.2013 //

Norway is relieved and pleased that the arms trade treaty has finally been approved,” said Minister of Foreign Affairs Espen Barth Eide. After a number of years of difficult negotiations, the UN General Assembly today adopted, for the first time ever, an international arms trade treaty aimed at regulating the trade in conventional weapons.

Important notice: New visa procedures from 1st June 2013

Embassy // Last updated: 16.05.2013 //

Future visa applicants are advised to read the following information about the implementation of the Visa Information System (VIS) at the Norwegian Embassy in Kampala.

Better protection for displaced persons in Africa

News and events // Last updated: 06.12.2012 //

From today, internally displaced persons in 15 African countries will enjoy better protection through the entry into force of the African Union Convention for the Protection and Assistance of Internally Displaced Persons in Africa, also known as the Kampala Convention.

De 4 ambassadørene ønsker velkommen til Alison Blackburn fra British High Commision.
Photo: Magda K. Jakobsen.

News and events // Last updated: 31.05.2013 //

22 mai feiret Norge, Sverige, Danmark og Island felles nasjonaldag i Kampala.

Important oil agreement between Sudan and South Sudan

News and events // Last updated: 15.03.2013 //

Press Release. Important oil agreement between Sudan and South Sudan Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide commented, “I am pleased that Sudan and South Sudan agreed today on how South Sudan’s vital oil production can start up again in two weeks’ time, and on the transport of the oil through pipelines in Sudan. I commend the two leaders for reaching the necessary compromises.”

The team from Tronder Power inspects the Kikagati plant which they have plans to rehabilitate.

News and events // Last updated: 30.05.2013 //

GET FiT releases new energy: - The first round of proposals can give up to 100 MW in clean electricity on the Ugandan grid.

Uganda’s development threatened by corruption – Norwegian aid suspended

News and events // Last updated: 03.12.2012 //

Norwegian aid to the Ugandan state has been suspended for an indefinite period. “It is particularly serious that the Office of the Prime Minister in Uganda is implicated in one of the most severe corruption cases involving Norwegian aid funds. Uganda needs to make a far more credible effort to clear up this corruption scandal,” said State Secretary Arvinn Eikeland Gadgil at a meeting with...

Norway Cup 2013

News and events // Last updated: 19.04.2013 //

If you want to join this year’s Norway Cup, please visit the Norway Cup website for further information and to register.