HON ODONGO JEJE MEETS WITH A SECTION OF THE DIASPORA

Wed, 06/12/2024

On the side lines of the recent engagements at the UCTAD and WIPO, Hon Odongo Jeje, Minister for Foreign Affairs had a moment to engage with a section of the diaspora at the Permanent Mission.

The Minister took note of the role of diaspora in national development, emphasizing individual investments and remittances that has increased by more than 13% from 2023, overall contributing up to 3% of GDP. He walked the diaspora through a series of reforms government is undertaking in conjunction with agencies like URA, UIA in providing an enabling environment for diaspora investment.