Allan Tayebwa (Left), the newly appointed honorary consul of Commonwealth of Dominica shakes hands with John Mulimba (Right), the State Minister of Foreign Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Allan Tayebwa has been officially appointed as Honorary Consul of the Common Wealth of Dominica in Uganda, marking an important and exciting step in advancing trade, standard alignment, tourism branding & connectivity between the two nations.
As part of the official process, Mr. Tayebwa presented his credentials to Hon.John Mulimba the State Minister of Foreign Affairs. The presentation signifies formal recognition by the host country and grants him the authority to carry out consular duties in Uganda. The Commonwealth of Dominica maintains a diplomatic presence in Uganda, through which official engagements and recognitions are facilitated.
Addressing the press at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Regional Affairs) on Friday, Mr. Tayebwa expressed his appreciation, stating: “I am deeply honored and happy for this day. Viewing this appointment as both a privilege and a responsibility. I look forward to strengthening the relationship between Uganda and the Commonwealth of Dominica, fostering commercial diplomacy through trade, investment, and meaningful partnerships that will benefit our people and businesses.”
He further noted that Dominica’s key economic activities which tourism and agriculture present excellent opportunities for Uganda, particularly in sectors like coffee.
It was also highlighted that there is no visa requirement between Uganda and Dominica for tourism or business travel, and that the government of Dominica is working with Ethiopian Airlines to shorten the route from Uganda.
The Honorable Minister of Foreign Affairs, John Mulimba while welcoming him on board emphasized the critical need for focusing on standards, consumer demands, and the effective marketing of Uganda’s products, such as Coffee, in trade. He concluded by stressing the importance of strengthening these partnerships.
About Allan Tayebwa
Allan Tayebwa is a respected business leader and entrepreneur. He is the Chief Executive Officer of Goldmine Finance, which recently celebrated its 10-year milestone.
Under his leadership, the firm has grown to a core team of over 45 professionals and serves a client portfolio of over 2,000 businesses and individuals. Goldmine Finance specializes in outsourced financing solutions and leadership advisory services, helping enterprises and individuals thrive through structured financial guidance and strategic support.
His strong background in financial services, business advisory, and leadership positions him well to promote economic cooperation and commercial partnerships between Uganda and the Commonwealth of Dominica.
What This Role Means
An Honorary Consul is appointed to represent a country’s interests in a foreign nation, focusing largely on practical support and relationship-building rather than high-level political diplomacy.
In his new role, Mr. Tayebwa will:
- Serve as an official representative of Dominica in Uganda
- Provide consular support to nationals
- Facilitate trade, investment, and business linkages
- Support visa-related and administrative processes
- Promote cultural and economic cooperation
- Assist during emergencies involving nationals
Mr. Tayebwa’s appointment marks a meaningful step forward in advancing collaboration, friendship, and economic engagement between Uganda and the Commonwealth of Dominica.
