Saturday 29 September 2007

Swahili Diaspora

president Yoweri Museveni at the coronation of the young king of the Toro kingdom recently
It is believed that Few societies in Africa can boast of a rich and diverse culture like that of the Baganda People of Uganda:


The young Kabaka (king) with british rulers
The young Kabaka(king) with british rulers then

The then Katikkiro(Prime minister) of Buganda Kingdom Addressing the Baganda UK Diaspora recently in Forestgate - London


Uganda's prominent singers like Diplock SSegawa(above) have come to london several times to promote their culture






Uganda crowds at their cultural event


Mheshimiwa clememnt Mshana 'meya ' wa jiji haruna mbeyu , wakiwa katika msafara wa Mheshiwa meya wa mji wa tanga
Sahara communities abroad-SACOMA{below) SACOMA provides Information, Advice and Guidance and a range of initiatives and support programmes which are responsive and proactive to meet the individual needs of the migrant and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, to enable them to gain access to available resources, gain self-esteem and foster personal and community development


General enquiries: Tel: 020 8554 9444 or Fax: 020 8554 3336 or write:SACOMA 108 Cranbrook Road Ilford, Essex IG1 4LZ SACOMA beneficiaries

The NRM is the ruling party in Uganda , above is the NRM UK branch leaders. Third(blue tie) left is the Leader of the opposition FDC (of Dr. kiiza besigye)at BEN TV SKY 194 Studios


Political maturity

The swahili congregate every first sunday of the month at st Annes in St.Pauls










Not only is it a church event but it is a community event for swahilis irrespective of their religion
Hymns are sung in swahili
Then we get to know News from Home






















Uganda President Yoweri museveni speaking To Ugandans In the UK






















The East African Diaspora are a brand-building opportunity, key to building and projecting a new African brand a potential massive resource of funds. In some cases Africans living abroad send more money home than earned from many of the natural resouces or exports from Africa.