
Uganda at 64: Independence Day, Marked from Malaysia
On 9 October 2026 Uganda marked 64 years of independence. What the day means for Ugandans living, studying and working in Malaysia — with a greeting from Awqaf Africa.
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On 9 October 2026 Uganda marked 64 years of independence. What the day means for Ugandans living, studying and working in Malaysia — with a greeting from Awqaf Africa.

Ugandan coffee, dairy, honey and packaged foods went on show at MIHAS 2026 in Kuala Lumpur, backed by the Uganda Halal Bureau’s JAKIM recognition — and buyers on both sides asked the same question: where can we buy this?

Roasters, café owners and buyers gathered in Kuala Lumpur for Uganda Coffee Cupping 2026 — tasting Ugandan Robusta side by side and talking sourcing, quality and trade.

The Union of Ugandans in Malaysia joins the nation and the diaspora in mourning His Majesty Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV of Tooro Kingdom, who passed away on 27 August 2026 at the age of 34, and extends its condolences to the Queen Mother, the Royal Family and the people of Tooro.

Awareness, prevention, support, survivors — four commitments behind the Rotary Cancer Run 2026, and why a morning run through Kuala Lumpur matters more to the Ugandan community in Malaysia than the distance covered.

The High Commission of the Republic of Uganda in Kuala Lumpur, with Rotary and KJ Run Club, invites runners of all ages and paces to the Rotary Cancer Run 2026 on Sunday 6 December — starting at KL Car Free Morning and followed by brunch at Saloma Bistro.

The Rotary Cancer Run in Kuala Lumpur, organised by the High Commission of the Republic of Uganda together with Rotary and partners, brought the community together around cancer awareness and prevention — and opened a wider conversation on Waqf and Islamic Social Finance as a route to sustainable development in Uganda.

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