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THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA PROTOCOL AND ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDE FOR THE SWEARING IN AND INAUGURATION CEREMONY OF H.E YOWERI KAGUTA MUSEVENI, PRESIDENT-ELECT OF THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA. 12 MAY 2016 KOLOLO CEREMONIAL GROUNDS KAMPALA, UGANDA PROTOCOL DEPARTMENT M INISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS REPUBLIC OF UGANDA PROTOCOL & ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDE FOR THE SWEARING-IN CEREMONY OF THE PRESIDENT ELECT, 12TH MAY, 2016 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.0 H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, President Elect shall be sworn in as President of the Republic of Uganda at a ceremony that will take place at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds in Kampala, Uganda on 12th May 2016 starting at 10:00 am. (Programme attached Pg- 17) 1.1 The information contained in this Handbook is intended for foreign delegates invited to attend the swearing in and inauguration Ceremony in Kampala, Uganda. 2.0. GENERAL INFORMATION 2.1 Language English is the official language. 2.2 Currency Uganda Shilling (Sh.), is the national currency; in paper denominations of 50,000/=, 20,000/=, 10,000/=, 5,000/=, 2,000/=, 1,000/=, and coins of 500/=, 200/=, 100/=, 50/=, 10/=, 5/=. Most international currencies are convertible to Uganda Shillings (and vice versa) at Banks and various Exchange Bureaus. Exchange rates float in accordance with market forces. As a guide, the following are average exchange rates of April 2016: 1 US Dollar = Shs. 3,300; 1 Pound = Shs. 4,800; 1 Euro = Shs.3,700; 1 K Sh. = Shs.32; 1 Tz Sh. = Shs. 2.3 Distance from the Airport to City Centre Entebbe International Airport is situated about 45kilometers from the City Centre. 2.4 Weather Temperatures are fairly constant throughout the year ranging from 18 C to 25 C. The climate is tropical with temperatures moderated by the altitude. The month of May is normally wet and cool, with average temperatures of 18-25 Degrees Centigrade. Being on the shores of Lake Victoria, Kampala experiences occasional rain showers during the month of May. 2.5 Time Zone Time in Uganda is the same as East Africa Time which is GMT/UTC +3. 2.6 Business Hours 1 PROTOCOL & ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDE FOR THE SWEARING-IN CEREMONY OF THE PRESIDENT ELECT , 12TH MAY, 2016 Offices and shops generally open from 0800hrs to 1700hrs Monday to Friday. Opening times on Saturday for business vary but range between 0800hrs to 1400hrs. Offices are closed on Sundays and public holidays. 2.7 Banking Services Most banks open from 0830hrs to 1600hrs from Monday to Friday and from 0830hrs to 1300hrs on Saturdays. Banks are closed on Sundays and Public holidays. 2.8 Electricity Supply The power supply in Uganda is 220-240v (50-60Hz). Electrical sockets are square three pronged. Guests are advised to bring adaptable plugs. 2.9 Internet Technology Internet access is available at most of the hotels and from mobile phone providers. 3.0 Liaison Officer A Protocol/ Liaison Officer will be attached to every delegation from arrival to departure. The officer shall act as a link between the Delegation and the Host country on all pertinent issues. The name of the officer will be communicated to diplomatic missions at a later time or to advance party of the delegation. 3.1 Courtesy Minister Each Head of State and Government and Head of Delegations (at the level of Prime Minister and above), participating in the ceremony, shall be assigned a Courtesy Minister to receive and see him/her off; and 3.0 CONTACT POINT FOR INFORMATION The responsibility of coordinating preparatory activites and overseeing the proper implementation of protocol and other administrative arrangements of the swearing in ceremony and preceding meetings is vested in the Office of the Chief of Protocol of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kampala. For the smooth facilitation of the administrative arrangements and rendering of protocol and other services, all Delegations and their accredited Missions (both resident and non-resident) are advised to contact the office of the Chief of Protocol, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as follows: 2 PROTOCOL & ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDE FOR THE SWEARING-IN CEREMONY OF THE PRESIDENT ELECT , 12TH MAY, 2016 Amb. Charles Ssentongo /Chief of Protocol Tel. +256-414-231219; +256-414-230912; Fax +256-414-230911; E-Mail: [email protected]. Ms. Aisa Ismail / Deputy Chief of Protocol Tel. +256-414-349237; + 256772955513; E-Mail: [email protected] Mr/.Innocent Opio (Protocol Coordinator) Tel. +256-414-257525, +256772511899 E-mail: [email protected] 4.0 VISAS AND HEALTH FORMALITIES 4.1 Visas. Visas into Uganda are obtainable from Uganda Missions (Embassies) abroad. Where there are no Uganda Missions, visas will be issued to delegates on arrival at Entebbe International Airport or other entry point on arrival. Holders of Diplomatic, Official, AU and UN Laissez Passez Passports will be issued gratis visas. For Ordinary Passport holders, a fee of US Dollars 100 (One hundred dollars) or the equivalent in the currency used by the Uganda Missions abroad, is charged. 4.2 Health/Medical Services Health authorities in Uganda require a valid immunization certificate against Yellow Fever. Malaria is endemic in Uganda and is caused by Plasmodium Falciparum. Malaria prophylaxis is highly recommended. Health Insurance is recommended. Participants who require special medical attention are requested to make prior arrangements with the National Organizing Committee by forwarding details of their medical requirements. All travelers are requested to observe international health regulations on public health requirements and measures for travelers, and take appropriate preventive health measures as required for travel to the tropics. 3 PROTOCOL & ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDE FOR THE SWEARING-IN CEREMONY OF THE PRESIDENT ELECT , 12TH MAY, 2016 4.3 Health and Emergency Services A Uganda Government Medical team will cover basic healthcare and emergencies. Mulago Hospital and others, in the city center, will be on a 24hr alert. Mobile medical teams will be deployed at the following duty stations; Mulago Hospital: Entebbe Hospital Kibuli Hospital: Kampala International Hospital General Emergency enquires and list of Hospital Contacts: S/N HOSPITAL CONTACT 1 Mulago Hospital +256772498313 +256772301048 2 International Hospital Kampala +256772410503 +256772200400 3 Nakasero Hospital +256706524333 0414346152 +256751719441 3 Case Hospital +256772888324 0312261123 0414250362 4 The Surgery 0312256001 0312256002 5 Nsambya Hospital +256784242844 +256782874846 6 Lubaga Hospital +256776200363 +256773935095 7 Naguru Hospital +256772448771 8 Kisubi Hospital +256751393188 +256782725482 9 Kazuri Medical Center- +256775944731 Entebbe Airport 10 Entebbe Grade B Hospital 0414320058 0414320160 4 PROTOCOL & ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDE FOR THE SWEARING-IN CEREMONY OF THE PRESIDENT ELECT , 12TH MAY, 2016 Emergency Contacts: 1. Dr. Joseph Kalanzi Ministry of Health +256782430333 2. Dr. Richard Katungye SFC +256070248510 3. Dr. Alexander Bangirana Mulago Hospital +256772498313 4. Fatuma Nabugola Ministry of Health +256774441895 5. Gloria Mwenge Ministry of Health +256712718810 5.0 ACCOMMODATION 5.1 Courtesies (1+1) The Government of the Republic of Uganda will provide accommodation courtesies as follows: (a) For Delegations led by a Head of State/Government, Vice/Deputy President, Speaker of Parliament, Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister; Uganda Government shall provide one Presidential Suite plus one executive suite for the Foreign Minister at Speke Commonwealth Resort, Munyonyo. The courtesy does not include; International calls, faxes and alcoholic beverages. This courtesy is from 11-13 May 2016 and check out is on 14 May, 2016 by 10:00 hours. (b) For a Delegation led by a Minister with the Instruments of power, Uganda Government shall provide one Presidential Suite at Speke Commonwealth Resort, Munyonyo, to the Head of Delegation (Accommodation/bed and breakfast only), One Executive Suite will be provided to the next senior most official in the delegation. The courtesy does not include; expenses on meals, International calls, faxes and drinks. (c) Ministers of Foreign Affairs of invited guests shall be provided with one Executive Suite each at Speke Commonwealth Resort, Munyonyo (Accommodation/bed and breakfast only). Meals, Alcohol, International calls and faxes is not included in the Government courtesy and expenses will be settled by individual consumer. (d) All Heads of International and Regional Organizations shall be provided one Executive Suite at Speke Commonwealth Resort, Munyonyo, (Accommodation/ bed and breakfast 5 PROTOCOL & ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDE FOR THE SWEARING-IN CEREMONY OF THE PRESIDENT ELECT , 12TH MAY, 2016 only). The Government of Uganda will not cover the cost of meals, International calls, faxes, and alcohol consumed. (e) A Delegations led by a Senior Official, the Head of Delegations shall be provided with one Executive Room at Speke Commonwealth Resort, Munyonyo (Accommodation/bed and breakfast only). The Government of Uganda will not cover the cost for International calls, faxes, and alcohol consumed. 5.2 Additional Accommodation (a) Each Delegations shall be allocated four rooms at Speke Resort, Munyonyo, at the cost of the respective Delegations; (b) There are other hotels available and are recommended to the other delegates at their individual expense. These include: Sheraton Hotel Kampala Ternan Avenue P.O. Box 7041, Kampala Tel: +256 414 420000, Fax: +256 414 256696 Kampala Serena Hotel Kintu Avenue P.O Box 7148, Kampala Tel: +256 414 309000, Fax: +256 414 259130 Protea Hotel 4 Upper Kololo Terrace P.O. Box 9421 Tel: +256-312-550-000, +256-414-550-000 Fax: +256-414-340-762 Africana Hotel Kampala Plot 2-4 Wampewo Avenue P.O. Box 10218, Kampala Tel: +256 414 777500, +256 414 348080/6 Fax: +256 414 348090 Email:[email protected] Web: www.hotelafricana.com 6 PROTOCOL & ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDE FOR THE SWEARING-IN CEREMONY OF THE PRESIDENT ELECT , 12TH MAY, 2016 (c) For accommodation in 7.2(a) & (b) above Delegations/delegates are advised to contact the hotels directly and confirm the room rates, reserve and confirm their accommodation. 5.3 Official Contacts on Accommodation: (a) Accommodation Sub-Committee (i) Ms.