Lauch of Milling Machine
News and events // 24/08/2010 //

On July 22nd 2010, the Norwegian Embassy in Kampala was invited to the Launch of a maize milling machine in Amuru District, Northern Uganda, belonging to the Amuru Ribbe Ber Integrated Farmers Association. The launch was marked by dancing, singing and quite a few speeches as is the case in many parts of Uganda when marking a significant event in a community.

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NHO, Kampala office
News and events // 24/08/2010 //

Norwegian Business Centre opened its doors in May this year. This is the result of an initiative from The Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise (NHO) to set up an office for Norwegian start-up enterprises in Uganda. Norad and NHO have covered the initial cost, but the companies will be covering the operational cost from 2011. The initiative is closely linked to NHOs private sector program that ...

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Photo: Per Kristian Johansen
Embassy // 22/06/2010 //

The new phase of the Ugandan – Norwegian cooperation program for the petroleum sector was finalized 10th March 2010, following the first annual meeting under this programme. Uganda and Norway started their partnership in the Energy Sector back in 1995.

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Embassy //

Energy balance Of the energy generated in Uganda, traditionally 93 per cent has come from fuel wood, 6 per cent from imported petroleum and 1 per cent from electricity. 6-7 per cent of households are electrified. The corresponding number for rural households is 1-2 per cent. Power crisis There is an acute shortage of power supply in Uganda. The growing demand for electricity and the lack of pub...

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Norsk // 29/01/2010 //

Betingelsene for å gifte seg ved en norsk utenriksstasjon er de samme som gjelder for inngåelse av ekteskap i Norge. Det er imidlertid en betingelse at minst en av brudefolkene må være norsk statsborger og at ingen av dem er borger av den stat der ambassaden befinner seg.

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News and events // 13/07/2010 //

Norway condemns the terrorist actions in Uganda’s capital, Kampala, where at least 74 innocent people were killed and many others injured on Sunday evening. Norwegian Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr Støre commented: “We strongly condemn such terrorist actions.”

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News and events // 25/01/2010 //

F.o.m. januar 2010 må ALLE reisende til Burundi søke om visum før ankomst til landet.

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Embassy // 12/11/2009 //

The Embassy has developed a CSR country note on Uganda. The note includes CSR in the Uganda context as well as contact information to relevant networks, organisations and advisors.

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Photo: Harald Pettersen / Statoilhydro
Study and work // 10/06/2010 //

A number of organisations can provide useful information if you are considering exporting to the Norwegian market or establishing a business in Norway.

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