Opinion - A video of U.S. Ambassador to Kenya, Meg Whitman, pitching to American investors why they should invest their dollars in Kenya triggered debate on why American ambassadors cannot do the same for Uganda.
Kampala, Uganda — A video of U.S. Ambassador to Kenya, Meg Whitman, pitching to American investors why they should invest their dollars in Kenya triggered debate on why American ambassadors cannot do the same for Uganda.
Whitman, also formerly CEO at e-bay, was speaking from San Francisco, U.S. a city that hosts Silicon Valley; the home of major American tech firms like Apple, Facebook, and Google. Also in the audience was President William Ruto at the event dubbed US-Africa Business Roundtable. Uganda has a new American ambassador, William Popp. On Sept. 20, Popp presented his credentials to President Yoweri Museveni at State House alongside other diplomats from countries like Norway, Finland and Palestine.
"Yes we are in regular contact with embassies and organisations that represent foreign interests here and work with MOFA to coordinate such initiatives," said Angelo Izama, a board member at UIA, when contacted for a comment. Masi added,"The United States recognises the vital role the private sector has in the Ugandan economy and will continue to encourage reforms that support a good regulatory framework, investment in human capital, and a clear commitment to the rule of law."But as the strategists looked for ways of leveraging Uganda's business advantages, some analysts believe it is the political environment making it impossible for such a pitch by any diplomat.
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