The Government of Japan has pledged $6.6 million to bolster various sectors in Uganda, focusing on support for refugees, host communities, and crucial health initiatives.
The funding will also address border control, nutrition in the Karamoja region, waste management, women’s peace and security, and disaster risk reduction, covering a period from March 2025 to March 2026.
This financial assistance will be coordinated through United Nations agencies and international organizations, including UNICEF, UN-Habitat, UNHCR, and FAO, among others.
Japan’s Ambassador to Uganda, H.E. Sasayama Takuya, highlighted that part of the approved funding comes from the TICAD memorial package supplementary budget.
Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja expressed her deep gratitude to the Japanese government for its significant commitment to supporting the Karamoja region and the communities of refugees and host populations.
She also praised the Japanese ambassador for his exceptional leadership in strengthening bilateral relations between Uganda and Japan, emphasizing collaboration in addressing global challenges such as migration, forced displacement, and climate change.
By Francis Lubega
16th April 2025
