Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2007

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Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2007
Kampala, UGANDA



DELEGATES’ Handbook


“For magnificence, for variety of form and colour, for profusion of brilliant life – plant, bird, insect, reptile, beast – for vast scale… Uganda is truly the pearl of Africa.”
Sir Winston Churchill in his book, My African Journey


TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction ……..

Welcome Note from H.E the President of Uganda ………..

Welcome Note from the Secretary General …….

Official and Social Programme …..

Spouses’ Programme ……

Cultural Programme…..

Key Contact Telephone Numbers ……
Commonwealth Secretariat
CHOGM Task Force
Media Centre
Accreditation Centre
Emergency Numbers

Meeting Information …….
Security
Security Guidelines
Access Control
Accreditation
Accreditation Centre
CHOGM Badges
Lost or Stolen Badges

Official Venues

Accommodation
Hotel lists and contact numbers
Hospitality (What GoU is covering)
Hotel Check-out Procedures

Airport Facilitation
Arrival Procedures
Departure Procedures
Baggage Tags

Hospitality
Invitations
Clothing and Dress Code
Special Dietary Requirements

Liaison Officers
List and contact details

Medical Services
Hotels
Hospitals
Costs
Medial Facilities

Meeting Services and Facilities
Summary of Location of Offices and Delegates Services
Bilateral Meeting Rooms
Delegates Work Area
Delegates Lounge and Refreshments
Delegates Social Programme
Document Distribution
Heads of Delegation Lounge
Information Desk
Lost and Found and Cloakroom
Merchandise
Parking
Photo Processing
Postal Services
Smoking
Tourism and Travel Services
Wheelchair Access

Official Photograph

Retreat

Telecommunications
Telephone
Internet and Computing

Transport
Shuttle Transport for Delegates
Parking
Ground Transport
Airlines
Transport Enquiries
Other Requirements

General Information
Banking and Currency
Business and Shopping Hours
Driving
Duty Free Shops
Electricity Supply
Places of Worship
Bars
Cinemas
Clubs
Casinos
Coffee Shops
Postal Services
Smoking
Taxes
Tipping / Gratuities

Cultural Programme

Appendix 1 Commonwealth Member States
Appendix 2 Consulates and High Commissions
Appendix 3 Commonwealth Secretariat
Appendix 4 CHOGM Task Force
Appendix 5 Time Zones and Dialling Codes for Commonwealth Countries

Notes

Venue Maps









































INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION

Kampala the Capital City

Kampala takes its name from the Bantu word ‘Mpala’ meaning a type of antelope, which, it is said the Buganda chiefs used to keep on the slope of a hill near the King’s palace. The name “hill of the mpala” was given specifically to the hill on which Captain Frederick Lord Lugard, a British administrator, established his Fort in December 1890. At the Fort, which was also an administrative post, Lugard hoisted the Imperial British East African Company flag in 1890, which in 1893 was replaced by the Union Jack. The Fort at Kampala hill, as it became known (now known as Old Kampala Hill) attracted several hundred people and a small township developed.

As time went on traders erected shops at the base of the hill, and by 1900 the confines of the hill had become too small for administrative purposes.

Kampala grew and the town spread over the surrounding seven hills. These historical hills are Rubaga, Namirembe, Makerere, Kololo, Kibuli, Kampala (Old Kampala) and Mulago. On top of three of these hills, Rubaga, Namirembe and Kibuli, places of worship were built – Catholic, Protestant and Muslim respectively.

In 1906 Kampala was declared a township, and the railway joining it with the coast reached Kampala in 1915. In 1949 it was raised to Municipality status, 1962 it became a city and in October of the same year it was declared the capital. The city has continued to grow and now covers 23 hills over an area of nearly 200 square kilometers.

Kampala is a modern city with its centre largely made up of government buildings and neatly bisected by the Kampala-Jinja highway. Up-hill all is calm with pleasant colonial-style buildings and pretty streets lined with jacaranda trees.

Visitors to the city are impressed by its greenness.





















WELCOME NOTE FROM H.E YOWERI KAGUTA MUSEVENI
PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA

On behalf of the Government and people of the Republic of Uganda, I am greatly honoured to welcome you colleagues, the Commonwealth Heads of Government, Special Guests and your delegations to CHOGM 2007. That you have graciously consented to share your thoughts and vision with us today at this auspicious forum, is testimony to your strong determination to strengthen further the bonds of brotherhood that exist within the commonwealth society. I sincerely welcome all of you.
The theme for CHOGM 2007 is ‘Transforming Commonwealth Societies to achieve Political, Economic and Human Development’. Throughout our sessions, we hope to exchange a great number of insightful ideas on transforming our societies and uplifting the standard of living of our peoples. I am very optimistic that this meeting will be very timely and birth a new set of clear and measurable strategic principles that will steer the transformation our societies towards political, economic and human development.
I am confident that the next few days of CHOGM 2007 can and will meet these expectations.
I seize this opportunity to wish you a pleasant stay in our country and encourage you to enjoy Kampala’s pleasant mixture of blue sky and open green spaces.


Yoweri Kaguta MuseveniPresident of the Republic of Uganda
November 2007






















WELCOME NOTE FROM THE RT HON DON MCKINNON
COMMONWEALTH SECRETARY-GENERAL



















































OFFICIAL AND SOCIAL PROGRAMME
Events marked with an asterisk* are restricted and participation is by invitation only.

Tuesday, 20 November 2007

1630 hrs CHOGM Press Briefing
Venue: Media Centre, Imperial Royale Hotel

1800 hrs Welcome Reception for Foreign Ministers and invited guests hosted by the
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uganda *
Venue: Kampala Serena Hotel, Pool Area


Wednesday, 21 November 2007

1230 - 1400 hrs Lunch hosted by Hon. Sam Kutesa, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Uganda, for Foreign Ministers*.
Venue: Kampala Serena Hotel, Crane/Turacol

1400 - 1800 hrs First Session of the Pre-CHOGM Foreign Ministers Meeting
Venue: Kampala Serena Conference Centre, Katonga-Kafu Conference Room

1930 hrs Gala Dinner hosted by the Commonwealth Business Council (CBC) for Foreign
Ministers, Spouses and Invited Guests*
Venue: Sheraton Hotel, Rwenzori Ballroom


Thursday, 22 November 2007


0800 - 0900 hrs Breakfast Meeting of the Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group on the Harare
Declaration (CMAG)*
Venue: Serena Hotel, Small room or Pearl of Africa Restaurant

0900 - 1300 hrs Second Session of the Pre-CHOGM Foreign Ministers Meeting
Venue: Kampala Serena Conference Centre, Katonga-Kafu Conference Room

1300 - 1430 hrs Lunch hosted by the Commonwealth for Foreign Ministers, Spouses and Invited
Guests*
Venue: Kampala Serena Hotel, Pearl of Africa Restaurant

1300 - 1430 hrs Pre-CHOGM Press Conference given by the Rt Hon Don McKinnon,
Commonwealth Secretary-General
Venue: Media Centre, Imperial Royale Hotel, Kampala

1430 hrs Nuts and Bolts Press Briefing by Official Spokesperson
Venue: Media Centre, Imperial Royale Hotel, Kampala

1500 hrs Pre-CHOGM press conference given by the Rt. Hon. Don McKinnon,
Commonwealth Secretary-General
Venue: Media Centre, Imperial Royale Hotel, Kampala

1500 - 1800 hrs Third and Final Session of the Pre-CHOGM Foreign Ministers Meeting
Venue: Kampala Serena Conference Centre, Katonga-Kafu Conference Room

1830 hrs Concluding Press Conference for the Pre-CHOGM Foreign Ministers Meeting
given by Hon. Sam Kutesa, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Uganda and the Rt. Hon.
Don McKinnon, Commonwealth Secretary-General.
Venue: Media Centre, Imperial Royale Hotel / Nile Room


Friday, 23 November 2007


0930 - 1030 hrs CHOGM Opening Ceremony*
Venue: Kampala Serena Conference Centre, Victoria Hall

1045 hrs Official Photograph of Heads of Delegation and Her Majesty The Queen
Venue: Kampala Serena Conference Centre, VIP Lounge

1100 - 1300 hrs First Executive Session
Venue: Kampala Serena Conference Centre, Katonga-Kafu Conference Room

1100 - 1145 hrs Reception given by Her Majesty The Queen for Invited Delegates and Civil
Society Representatives*
Venue: Kampala Serena Hotel, Pearl of Africa Restaurant

1300 - 1430 hrs Lunch given by Her Majesty the Queen for New Heads of Government*
Venue: Kampala Serena Hotel, Crane/Turaco

1300 - 1430 hrs Reception hosted by the Rt. Hon Don McKinnon, Commonwealth Secretary-
General, for Heads of Delegation to meet the Media*
Venue: Kampala Serena Conference Centre, Victoria Gallery

1430 hrs Heads depart the International Conference Centre for Munyonyo Commonwealth
Resort
Venue: Kampala Serena Hotel

1515 hrs Press Conference given by the Chairman, H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and the
Rt. Hon. Don McKinnon, Commonwealth Secretary-General.
Venue: Media Centre, Imperial Royale Hotel, Kampala

1630 - 1800 hrs First Retreat Session
Venue: Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort

1930 - 2145 hrs Dinner given by Her Majesty The Queen for Heads of Delegation and Spouses*
Venue: Speke Resort Munyonyo, Victoria Ball Room


Saturday, 24 November 2007


0800 - 0930 hrs Sports Breakfast hosted by H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, President of Uganda *
Venue: Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort, Marquee

1000 - 1300 hrs Retreat, First Informal Session
Venue: Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort

1000 - 1200 hrs Round table for Foreign Ministers and Civil Society Representatives on
“Implementation of the CHOGM 2007 Communique” ( for Information )
Venue: Kampala Serena Conference Centre

1300 - 1430 hrs Lunch hosted by H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, President of Uganda,
for Heads of Delegation *
Venue: Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort

1500 - 1700 hrs Retreat, Second Informal Session
Venue: Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort

1715 hrs Press Conference given by the Chairman, H.E Yoweri Museveni and the Rt. Hon.
Don McKinnon, Commonwealth Secretary-General.
Venue: Mini-Media centre, Speke Resort Munyonyo

1930 - 2000 hrs Dinner hosted by H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, President of Uganda,
for Heads of Delegation and Spouses *
Venue: State House Entebbe


Sunday, 25 November 2007

1000 - 1100 hrs Retreat (Final Session and Close)
Venue: Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort

1100 - 1200 hrs Second Executive Session
Venue: Speke Resort Munyonyo, Victoria Ballroom

1330 hrs Concluding Press Conference given by the Chairman, H.E Yoweri Kaguta
Museveni and the Rt. Hon. Don McKinnon, Commonwealth Secretary-General.
Venue: Media Centre, Imperial Royale Hotel, Kampala

















SPOUSES’ OF HEADS OF GOVERNMENT AND MINISTERS OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS PROGRAMME

Events marked with an asterisk* are restricted and participation is by invitation only.


Wednesday, 21 November 2007

1200 hrs Departure from Hotels

1300 - 1430 hrs Lunch
Venue: To be determined

1445 - 1550 hrs Tour of People’s space
Venue: Hotel Africana

1600 - 1700 hrs City Tour including Kasubi Tombs, a world heritage site
Venue: Hotel Africana

0000 - 0000 hrs Dinner hosted by Hon. Sam Kutesa, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Uganda.*
Venue: To be determined


Thursday, 22 November 2007

0930 hrs Departure from Hotels

1030 - 1100 hrs Guided Tour of Uganda Martyr’s Shrine, Namugongo

1230 - 1415 hrs Lunch and Cultural Entertainment
Venue: Jinja Nile Resort Hotel

1430 - 1500 hrs View source of the Nile

1630 hrs Arrival at Hotels

Private Evening


Friday, 23 November 2007

1100 hrs Depart Serena International Conference Centre after opening ceremony

1110 hrs Group Photo
Venue: Golf Course Hotel

1120 hrs Tour Mini Exhibition by Uganda Women Enterpreneurs
Venue: Golf Course Hotel

1155 hrs Launch of Special Edition of African Woman Magazine
Venue: Golf Course Hotel

1205 hrs First Presentation, Sharing Experiences from India
Venue: Golf Course Hotel
1210 hrs Second Presentation, Sharing Experiences by Ms Julianna Adyeri Omara,
Ugandan Business woman
Venue: Golf Course Hotel

1220 hrs Third Presentation, by Gender Coalition for Sustainable Wealth Creation, IFC
Representative, Ms Amanda Ellis
Venue: Golf Course Hotel

1230 - 1345 hrs Lunch and Documentary about Uganda
Venue: Golf Course Hotel

1430 - 1515 hrs Tour of Art and Cultural Exhibition, “the Living Museum”
Venue: The Uganda Museum

1515 hrs Depart for Munyonyo
Guests not wishing to participate in the optional afternoon programme will be
shuttled back to their hotels.
Join Heads of Government for Her Majesty The Queen’s Banquet


Saturday, 24 November 2007

0930 hrs Depart Commonwealth Resort, Munyonyo

1000 - 1205 hrs Presentations and discussion
Venue: Uganda AIDS Commission

1230 - 1430 hrs Luncheon hosted by Mme Clare de Lore, Wife of the Commonwealth Secretary-
General.
Venue: Kampala Serena Hotel

1440 - 1515 hrs Tour of the People’s Space (shopping opportunity and Entertainment).
Venue: Hotel Africana

Guests not wishing to participate in the optional afternoon programme will be
escorted back to Munyonyo.

Sunday, 25 November 2007

0000 - 0000 hrs Attend church services at various churches and cathedrals
Details?

0000 - 0000 hrs Visits to art galleries and/or craft markets
Details?

0000 - 0000 hrs Visit the Cultural Exhibition at the Uganda Museum – “the Living Museum”






CULTURAL EVENT PROGRAMME

General Exhibitions showcasing the variety of Uganda’ cultural activity will be held daily from Saturday November 17, to November 25 2007 at the Uganda Museum and National Theatre covering:

Visual Arts like art pieces, Photography, assorted handicrafts and sculptures.
Performing Arts depicting various traditional dances in the country, drama, plays, poems, folk songs and traditional sport.
Traditional foods, drinks and organic products.
Tourism information on Uganda
Documentary on Uganda’s scenic beauty and opportunities.
Catalogue depicting Uganda’s cultural diversity.
Cultural Village with traditional homes depicting typical architectural designs in the country
cultural activities of the country’s ethnic groups displays depicting the Living Museum

Guided tours to various tourist centres in Uganda can be arranged by the following approved Tour Operators at a cost:

Asyanut Tours and Travel
Churchill Safaris
Abacus Vacations
Paradise Excursions Ltd
Travel World International
Amazing Safaris
African Pearl Safaris

The Guided Tours can be categorized as follows:

1. Short Tours
Greater Kampala
Old Entebbe
Royal Heritage Trail
Martyrs’ Trail
Mighty Nile (Source of the River Nile)

2. Special Interest Tours
Bird-watching - Mabamba
Chimpanzee tracking - Ngamba
Forest Walk - Mabira or Mpanga Forests
Nile Bonanza (white water rafting, bungee jumping)

3. Tours to Uganda’s Protected Areas (National Parks)
Murchison Falls National Park
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Mgahinga Gorilla and Bwindi Impenetrable National Parks
Other National Parks and places of interest

There will be a shuttle from the various hotels to the exhibition sites at an interval of 30 minutes. Visitors are encouraged to visit these sites and pick souvenirs depicting Uganda’s cultural industry. There will be lots of entertainment, contemporary music and cultural dances.

KEY CONTACT TELEPHONE NUMBERS

The National Task Force is headed by Ms. Hilda Musubira, the Deputy Head of the Public Service and secretary for Administrative Reform and Executive Director, CHOGM 2007 Secretariat. It comprises representatives of the relevant Government Ministries, representatives of the Private Sector, and the Non-Governmental organizations.

CHOGM 2007 Secretariat
Address:
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
P.O. Box 7048
Kampala, Uganda
Plot 2A – Apollo Kagwa Road

Tel. +256-(0)414-237309
Fax. +256 (0)414-237310

Website: http://www.chogm2007.ug/
E-mail: chogm@chogm2007.ug

Commonwealth Secretariat
Address:



Reception:
Conference Officer:
Deputy Conference Officer:

The Commonwealth Secretariat is responsible for conducting the Meeting, including all documentation in preparation for, or emanating from the Meeting.

Kampala Serena Hotel
Telephone: (+256-414)-309000/ (+256-412)-309000

Kampala Serena Conference Centre
Telephone: (+256-414)-309000/ (+256-412)-309000

Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort
Telephone: (+256-414)227111

Munyonyo Speke Resort Hotel
Telephone: (+256-414)227111

Media Centre
Telephone:







MEETING INFORMATION,
ACCESS CONTROL AND SECURITY ARRANGEMENTS

Security
The Uganda Police Force together with other security agencies has the responsibility of offering CHOGM delegates the necessary security before, during and after CHOGM.

Uganda will host CHOGM 2007 in the cities of Kampala and Entebbe. These two cities and other parts of the country are favorably rated as low crime cities by many world governments, civil society and visitors to Uganda. This is because of a tradition of warm hospitality, a legislative framework that discourages lawlessness and an effective enforcement mechanism.

Whereas Uganda has a low crime rate, petty crime may not be ruled out, if some basic security measures and precautions are not taken.

The threat of international terrorism has made many world nations implement some security regulations that may restrict access of certain persons to certain places and times.

Access with some specified (controlled, restricted or prohibited) items may also be instituted
Security Guidelines
· Fulfillment of immigrations requirements is a prerequisite to entry into the country.
· Do not leave personal belongings unattended.
· Register and obtain accreditation documents to access you to restricted places.
· Visibly wear your conference access badges in the conference facilities and programmes.
· Mark your valuable properties. Deposit very valuable property with the hotel management or in safe deposits in your hotel.
· Do not accept gifts, parcels or packages from strangers and do not entrust your property with strangers.
· Declare to the premise authorities any non registered accompanying companion(s)
· Submit to security searches/ screening and declare any prohibited items in your possession.

The following items shall be prohibited in the country:
· Firearms and ammunitions
· Explosive materials and incendiary devices
· Dangerous items & Dangerous substances

Items such as the following may be restricted in certain conference facilities and times:
· mobile and satellite phones,
· computers, cameras [video, still, digital], audio recorders, other electronic and electric equipment

When moving out:
· Seek guidance from hotel management, or event organizers or security to recommend areas of interest.
· Travel in groups
· Take own car or use accredited and marked taxis and take note of the registration number.
· Travel with light property and jewellery
· Avoid taking or giving lifts to strangers.
· Carry your identification documents. The conference badge is highly suggested.
· When you feel/ observe that you are being stalked, quietly move away from that scene to safety and inform the nearest authorities (Police, hotels, protocol).

Immediately report loss of any property to security, event organizers or hotel management.

When in trouble/ danger report to security or ring the telephone numbers below
· Police Information Room: 999, 112,
· Police Headquarters Operations room 0414-256366.
· Central Police Station Control room 0414-254561/2/3
· Central Police Station Entebbe 0414-320222 / 031-261420
· CHOGM security 0414-259767
· Director Security and Accreditation 0752-416 661/0772 416661
· Accreditation Centre 0312 102673
· Manager Accreditation 0754 420135/0772420135
· CHOGM security E-mail security@chogm2007.ug
· Fire Brigade 999, 0414 342 222

Access control
For security and privacy purposes, the number of delegates, officials and staff in the vicinity of their Heads of Delegation will be limited to a maximum of 02 officials/ aides. It is expected that all delegations cooperate with the security authorities at each venue and abide by these instructions in order to avoid inconveniencies to the HODs and over-crowding.

Access to restricted areas of the meeting and entry into CHOGM shuttle buses will be permitted to only accredited persons who are in possession and wearing on external garments appropriate and valid accreditation badges.

Float badges maybe issued to CHOGM pass holders to enable them access designated security zones. These will be specific to a given venue, event and time/date.

Temporary ONE -DAY passes to certain restricted areas will be issued on application to those who may not have the authority to access given areas or events. Such passes however will only be issued on written application to the Manager Accreditation, CHOGM Secretariat at Statistics House. When written authority is granted, the applicant will be met at the perimeter entrance where matching identity will be checked before being escorted to the venue. A valid passport or Identity Card will have to be deposited in exchange for the temporary pass. The passport shall be returned once the pass is returned on that day.

Float badges and temporary passes can only be issued to those possessing a valid CHOGM accreditation badge which shall be worn in addition to either of these.

Security screening will be implemented at all CHOGM venues. All persons seeking access to all such venues will be required to only pass through designated access points and submit for a security search. The exception to this requirement is Heads of Government and their spouses. The security search will involve the person walking through a walkthrough detector or to be frisked by a handheld detector. All carry on items like phones, laptops, cameras, catering, stores, handbags, mail, delivery items, etc shall be screened using x-ray machines. All such screening and searching will be as per the internationally accepted International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) standards and recommended practices.

Vehicle security arrangements will also be in place. Authorized vehicles shall be given stickers that shall enable them travel along specified routes, parking lots or pick and drop delegates. Delegates with a special need to have such vehicle access shall apply to the National Taskforce for the appropriate vehicle sticker.


ACCREDITATION
Pre-conference registration for an accreditation badge is highly encouraged. This will enable early production of badges. Such accreditation badges will be distributed at Entebbe International Airport by the country or group Liaison Officers. Only those persons who have applied for CHOGM 2007 accreditation by filling a registration form shall be issued with a badge. Provision of supporting documents is a mandatory requirement for all applications

Those who miss early registration shall have to apply for the badges at the Accreditation Centre at Statistics House on arrival. There might be some inconveniences in processing such late applications.

Accreditation Centre
The CHOGM Accreditation Centre is located at the Statistics House (Next to Ministry of Foreign Affairs Headquarters). The Accreditation centre will be open to the public every day from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm starting 21 Oct 2007 until 30 Nov 2007.

CHOGM Badges
All members of delegations and other participants will be provided with distinctive CHOGM badges. These security printed CHOGM badges are colour coded according to the category for each participant, embrace personal details and a high definition photograph of the holder, and have specific zone designations.

The CHOGM badges are not transferable and have to be worn at all times at CHOGM events/ venues and while using CHOGM transport. The badges must be clearly displayed by wearing them on the external garments at all such times and ONLY using the distinctive CHOGM lanyard or holding material.

Issue of replacement CHOGM badges
Replacement CHOGM badges are only available from the CHOGM Accreditation Centre at the Statistics’ House.

Lost or stolen
It is important that lost or stolen CHOGM badges are immediately reported to the CHOGM National Taskforce or to the nearest Police Station or Police Post.

Replacement of lost or stolen CHOGM badges will only be issued following the appropriate investigations by the security services. A temporary or a replacement badge will only be issued to the delegate in person upon proof of identity and supporting documents.















ACCOMODATION

OFFICIAL HOTELS

Kampala Serena Hotel
Plot 16-20, Nile Avenue
P.O.Box 7814, Kampala.
Telephone: 0414 309000

Sheraton Kampala Hotel
Plot 1, Ternan Avenue
P.O. Box 7041, Kampala.
Telephone: 0414 420000/7

Imperial Royale Hotel
Mackinon - Kintu Road Junction
P. O. Box 9211, Kampala.
Telephone: 0414 255500

Golf Course Hotel
Plot 64 – 88 Yusuf Lule Rd
P. O. Box 22774, Kampala.
Telephone: 0414 2555987, 0414 258906.

Hotel Africana
Plot 2/4 Wampewo Avenue, Kololo
Tel: 0414 348080/6, 0414 348090/1.

Speke Resort and Conference centre
Munyonyo, Kampala
Tel: 0414 227111, 0312 227111

Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort
Munyonyo, Kampala
Tel: 0414 227111, 0312 227111

Imperial Botanical Beach Hotel
Plot M 79 Lugard Avenue
P.O. Box 90, Entebbe
Tel: 041-320800, 041 320806.

DESIGNATED HOTELS

Hotel Ruch
Plot 3, Kintu Road
Telephone: 0312 210110, 0712584676, 0712671276

Shangri La Shanghai
P.O. Box 11726
Telephone: 0414 250366, 0712 619755


Mosa Courts Apartments
Plot 12, Shimoni Rd
P.O. Box 2186, Kampala.
Telephone: 041-230321/2

Hotel Equatoria
Plot 37/39, Luwum Street
P.O Box 7053, Kampala
Telephone: 041-250781

Grand Imperial Hotel
Plot 6, Nile Avenue
P.O. Box 7195.
Telephone: 0414 250681/8, 0312 62751/2

Emerald Hotel
Plot 3 Semliki Walk, off Bombo Rd
P. O. Box 27447, Kampala.
Telephone: 0754 402310/0312 283778

The Emin Pasha Hotel
Plot 27, Akii Bua Rd, Nakasero
P. O. Box 23825, Kampala.
Telephone: 041-236977/8/9, 0312 264712/3/4

Mamba Point Ristorante Italiano & Guest House
Plot 22, Akii bua Rd, Nakasero
P.O. Box 7815, Kampala.
Telephone: 0312 256300

Protea Hotel
Plot 4, Upper Kololo Terrace, Kololo
P.O. Box 9421, Kampala
Tel: 0782 897458

Metropole Hotel
Acacia Avenue – next to the golf Course.
Telephone: 0414 232620, 0414 232773

Humura Resort
Kitante Road, opposite Ministry of Health
Telephone: 0741 700400

Fang Fang Hotel
Plot 9, Ssezibwa Road, Nakasero
P.O. Box 6323, Kampala.
Telephone: 0414 235828, 0414 235115

Fairway Hotel
Plot 1-3, Kafu Road, Nakasero
P.O. Box 4595, Kampala.
Telephone: 0414 259571/5

The Royal Impala Hotel
Plot 1, Walugembe Close, Munyonyo
P.O. Box 27530, Kampala.
Telephone: 0414 577413

Muyenga Club
Plot 1792 Tank Hill Road, Kisugu.
P.O. Box 2255, Kampala.
Telephone: 0414 266319

Cassia Lodge
Buziga, (Near Buziga Country Lodge – further up the hill), Kampala
Telephone: 0772 695004, 0772 787776

Palm Villas
Plot 67 UCB Rise, Munyonyo
P. O. Box 9419, Kampala.
Telephone: 0414 285825, 0414 223969

Green valley Hotel
Plot 266/256, Gaba Road
P. O. Box 21426, Kampala.
Telephone: 0414 266464 ,

Le Petit Village ( All Suite Hotel)
P. O. Box 12721, Kampala
Telephone: 0414 510404

Le Bougainviller Hotel
Plot 1, 35, 7, Katazamiti Road – Bugolobi
P.O. Box 37073, Kampala
Telephone: 0414 422355

Thomas More Guest Apartments
Plot 1/3, Luthuri Close
P.O. Box 9389, Kampala
Telephone: 0414 222364

Dolphine Suites
Plot 36, Princess Anne Drive, Bugolobi
P.O. Box 3927, Kampala
Telephone: 0414 505652/039 705652/3, 041-505652/5

City Royal Resort Hotel
Opposite Shell Bugolobi.
Telephone: 0772 591919

Crystal Suites
Plot 31/33 Hamu Road, Off Old port Bell Rd, Wankoko, Bugolobi,
P. O. Box 24496, Kampala.
Telephone: 0414 259087, 0712 629483


Mugisha Villa (Personal House)
Mbuya Hill, Chwa II, road, Nakawa Division
Telephone:0712 555600

Youma Villa (Personal House)
Plot 25 CHWA II Road, Mbuya

Youma Villa (Personal House)
Muyenga

Sports View Hotel
Plot 203/200//48/49, Jinja Highway,
Near Mandela Sports Stadium, Kira Town Council,
P.O. Box 7, Kampala.
Telephone: 041-286013/286195

Akamwesi Apartments
Plot 120, Bunyonyi Drive, Nakawa
Telephone: 0772 776000

Enkombe Apartments
Plot 1, Sserunkuma Close, Mbuya Hill
Telephone: 0772 200648

Cwezi Suites
Serunkuma road, Nakawa Division behind Kabira club
Telephone: 0772 701991, 0712 203203

Forest Cottages
Plot 17/18, Old Kiira Road (Naguru Hill)
P.O. Box 818, Kampala
Telephone: 0414 287308, 041534092, 0312 261279/8/7

Capitol Palace Hotel
Plot 26 – 32 Katalima Crescent Naguru Hill
Telephone: 0714 000784/0773 000784/0754 000784, 0414 289 344/5

Castelle Estates ltd
Plot 1844 Kisota Rd, Kisasi
Telephone: 0772-961212, 0414 567081, 0774 012666

Arch Apartments
Ntinda/ Kiwatule road
P.O. Box 70159 Kampala
Telephone: 0312 274306

Ivys’ Hotel
Plot 90/91, Mugalasi Place, Sir Albert Cook Road, Wakaliga
P.O. Box 14047, Kampala.
Telephone: 0772 519141

Lake Victoria Hotel
Plot 23-31 Circular Rd, Entebbe.
P.O. Box 1, Entebbe
Telephone: 0312 310100, 0414 351600

Imperial Resort Beach Hotel
P.O. Box 895, Entebbe
Telephone: 0414 303000

Golf View Inn
Plot 7 Station Road, Entebbe
P.O. Box 380, Entebbe
Telephone: 0772 479069, 0774 443050

Ranch on the Lake Country Club
Kigo, off Entebbe Road at Lweza junction
P.O. Box 24584, Kampala.
Tel: 0774018268

Lindsay Cottages
Plot 30, Lubowa Estate.
P.O. Box 11246, Kampala
Telephone: 0414 200475/0414 200587

Entebbe Protea Hotel
Block 383, Plot 763 Kitende, Bwebaja on Entebbe Road
Telephone: 0772 403128

The Ankrah Foundation
Plot 107, Bishop Turker road, Kauga Sub-county.
P.O. Box 472, Mukono.
Tel: 0414 290057,041 290555,0312 313030,0772 431926,

The Colline Hotel
Mukono Town Council on Jinja-Kampala high way
P.O Box 7 Kampala.
Telephone: 0414 290533, 041 290533/290240

Ridar Hotel
Plot 1/06, Namilyango road, Seeta
P. O. Box 7627 Seeta.
Telephone: 0414 290697, 039 7000696/7, 0772 446042

RECOMMENDED HOTELS

Faso Hotel
Plot 512 Off Makerere Hill Road, Opposite Law Development Centre
P. O. Box 16585, Kampala
Telephone: 0772 696634

Bat Valley Hotel
Makerere Hill Road, (below Wandegeya NH Estate).
P. O. Box 23437, Kampala
Telephone: 0414 541224

Jeliza Hotel
Plot 7B, Bombo Road, Opposite Kobil Petrol Station.
P. O. Box 28000, Kampala
Telephone: 0414 232249, 0753 005905

Diamonds Hotel
Plot 36, Luwum street
P. O. Box 12265, Kampala.
Telephone: 0414 231090

Carlton Hotel
Kiyembe Lane (near tourist Hotel and Holiday Express Hotel)
P. O. Box 7302, Kampala
Telephone:0312 210333

Clement Hill Hotel
Plot 25 Clement Hill (Opposite Post office building)
P. O. Box 9006, Kampala
Telephone: 0414 345408

Hotel Bonita
Plot 66 William Street (Opposite Hotel Equatorial)
Telephone: 0414 236900/0772 592779

Aminaz Garden Place
Plot 31, Acacia Avenue (Kololo, Opposite Protea Hotel)
Telephone: 0414 500533, 0712 280045

Care Hotel
Plot 20 Hoima Rd. (Opposite Pearl filling station)
P. O. Box 23437, Kampala
Telephone: 0414 575552

Hotel Triangle
Kampala, Buganda Road, Opposite African Craft village/ Daisy Arcade
Telephone: 0772 501994, 0392 840044

Holiday Express
Plot 16/18, Luwum street
P.O. Box 9923, Kampala.
Telephone: 0312 262858/9 , 0414 253451/253455, 0772 669218
Tourist Hotel
Plot 9, Market street, Nakasero
P.O. Box 7036
Telephone: 041 251471, 0772 777790

Katatumba Suites
Colvile Street
Telephone: 0772 482348, 0712 871559

JBK Hotel
Plot 25 Luwum Street, (Opposite Avemar/Barclays Bank)
Telephone: 0782 638956

Pacific Hotel
William street

Aponye Hotel
Plot 17, William street
Telephone: 0772 862666, 0782 837665

Astoria Hotel
Plot 6, Burton Street, (behind Barclays Bank on Luwum Street)
P.O. Box 24536, Burton Street
Telephone: 0772-700921

Already Hotel
Plot 4, Rashid Khamis Road (opp. Executive House)
P.O. Box 9971, Kampala
Telephone: 0772-429001

Okapi Cafe
Gaba Road, ( after Kansanga – before junction to Munyonyo)
Telephone: 254 728 680906

Hotel Olympia
Kansanga, Off Gaba Road, (adjacent to Marble Arch Hotel,)
P. O. Box 23740, Kampala
Telephone: 0772 404575, 07720686300, 041266743, 0774685029

Buziga Country Resort
Kiruddu, Opposite Buziga Community Centre,
P. O. Box 1759, Kampala.
Telephone: 0772 409462

Victoria Travel Hotel
Plot 260 Gaba road (Adjacent to green Valley Hotel),
P. O. Box 3236, Kampala.
Telepone: 0414 501084

G8 Guest House
Plot 3034 Kibirango Road (After King fisher Nursery school),
P. O. Box 1457, Kampala
Telephone: 0414 268809
Marble Arch
Kansanga (Off Gaba Rd, near Olympia Hotel),
P. O. Box 9731, Kampala.
Telephone: 0772 308709

Muyenga Christian Guest House
Plot 1190, Kironde Rd – off Muyenga Rd/UDC close,
P. O. Box 5641, Kampala
Telephone: 0772 960442

Alexandria Suite
Salama Rd,
P. O. box 24756, Kampala.
Telephone: 0392 493572

International Landmark Hotel
Plot 1261/5 Kayongo Rd (Opposite Terrain Plant),
P. O. Box 71543,Kampala.
Telephone: 0712 473274

Gaba Lake View Hotel
Plot 315 Mission Zone, Off Gaba Road,
P. O. Box 8320, Kampala.
Telephone: 0774 087891

Visitors Village
Plot 1521 Nsereko Road, (Near Nsambya Estate),
P. O. Box 10400, Kampala.
Telephone: 0772 502925

The Shires Hotel
Muyenga, (Opposite Hotel Diplomate),
P. O. Box 1243, Kampala.
Telephone: 0414 267145

City Panorama Guest House
Plot 2258 Tank hill road, Muyenga
P.O Box 9923 Kampala
Telephone: 041 576026

Lopez Motel
Telephone: 0782 945611, 0312 298758, 0772 392036

Tandem Hotel
Plot 2277 Opp. Makindye Military Baracks
P.O. Box 35827, Kampala
Telephone: 0752 617927

Aspen Place
Plot 773, near Bunga Trading Centre
P.O. Box 28659
Telephone: 0414-269485

Primerose Hotel
Plot 19 Luthuli Drive Bugolobi, Nakawa Division
Telephone: 0772 980014, 0772 408493

Combined Inn
Plot B4 Junja Rd,
P. O. Box 21735, Kampala
Telephone: 0312 291600

St. John Bugolobi
Plot 4, Port Bell close, (About 100 metres off Port Bell Rd, near MTN Control Area),
P. O. Box 3436, Kampala,
Telephone: 0414 222634

Jokas Hotel
Plot 614, Kirinya Road.
P.O. Box 25853, Kampala.
Telephone: 0772 742977

Sports View Hotel
Plot 203/200//48/49, Jinja Highway – Near Mandela Sports Stadium, Kira Town Council
P.O.Box 7, Kampala.
Telephone: 041-286013/286195

Palais Dacha
Pension and Apartments, Engineers’ Close, Mutungo Hill.
P.O. Box 24524, Kampala.
Telephone: 0772 478490/0772 583600

Seven Seasons Guest House
Plot 519 Old Port Bell Road (about 100 metres after NWSC),
P. O. Box 27756, Kampala.
Telephone: 0414 378965

Voyager Suite
Mutungo Bina Rd; (Opposite Goodwill Clinic),
Telephone: 0414 222315

Bukoto Guest House
Plot 967 Namuli Rd, (behind Kabira Country Club/ International School),
P. O. Box 10268, Kampala.
Telephone: 0772 509698

Corner View Hotel
Ntinda trading Centre, Old Kiira Rd –(opposite Total petrol station)
P. O. Box 31119, Kampala
Telephone: 0772 414541

Sun Bird Home
Ntinda, Kiwatule Zone; accessed through the Minister’s village.

Hotel Senatas
Plot 18, Semawata Place, Ntinda; off Kimera Road,
P. O. Box 28383, Kampala
Telephone: 0752 547752, 0772 509604, 041 288458

Nob View Hotel
Plot 6, Commercial Rd, (Off Ntinda trading Centre, near Caltex Petrol Station),
P. O. Box 4339, Kampala
Telephone: 0414 286376

E-Club House
Plot 936 Nalya Rd (Kisosonkole Zone)
P. O. Box 54, Kyambogo, Kampala
Telephone: 0772 373240

Motel Olympia
P.O. Box 287684, Kampala
Telephone: 0782-814604

Sky Hotel International
Plot 1423 Naalya Rd
Telephone: 0414 210213

Ntinda Motel
Plot 29B off Kakungulu road
P.O. Box 933, Kampala
Telephone: 0772 662973

Manhattan Guest House
Plot 439 Balintuma Rd
P. O. Box 26633, Kampala
Telephone: 0414 534824

Verona Hotel
745 Gomotoka Rd, (Near MM Pub),
P. O. Box 21949
Telephone: 0774 866292

Uganda Pentecostal Medical Bureau
Plot 877 Balintuma Rd, (Behind Mengo Hospital),

Millenium Dynasty Hotel
Plot 369 Rubaga Rd,
P. O. Box 12186, Kampala
Telephone: 0772 697430

Haven of the Rest
Plot 261 Mugema Rd, (Near Samona Factory),
P. O. Box 22377, Kampala
Telephone: 0414 273539

Tal Cottages
Nabunya Road, Rubaga., near Kabaka’s Lake
P. O. Box 71377, Kampala.

Kampala Regency Hotel
Plot 78/79, Namirembe Road
P.O. Box 4639, Kampala
Telephone: 0414 272095

Namirembe Guest House
Plot 1085, Wills Road/Cathedral Road, Namirembe
Telephone: 0772 434506

Sydney Hotel
Kabusu Opp. Kahuv Market
P.O. Box 7678, Kampala
Telephone: 0414272398

Naigara Hotel
Plot 1036K, Off Entebbe Road
P.O. Box 3095, Kampala

Kings View Hotel
Plot 533, Ndeeba
P.O. Box 30292
Telephone: 0772 836569

College Inn
Plot 359, Bombo Road, Wandegeya, Kawempe Division
P.O. Box 2980, Kampala
Telephone: 0414 341287

Makerere University Guest House
Makerere Main Campus,
P.O. Box 7062, Kampala
Telephone: 0772 462311

Hotel Catherine
Bombo Road, 333 Wandegeya
P.O. Box 1148, Kampala
Telephone: 0414 5301, 0772-627201

Kampala Kolping House
Plot 132, Bombo Road, Makerere Kavule
P.O. Box 9841, Kampala
Telephone: 0414 5439990, 031-277651

Sophie’s Motel
Plot 3, Alice Reef Close
P.O. Box 730, Entebbe
Telephone: 041 321370/ 320885

The Boma
20A Julia Sebutinde Road,
Entebbe


Pal Suites
Nyanama road, Zana-Old Entebbe road.
P.O. Box 70786 Kampala.
Telephone:041 200165/575524

AIRPORT FACILITATION

All flights will use the Entebbe International airport. The airport is a 30-40 minutes drive from Kampala where delegates’ hotels are located. There is a CHOGM Help Desk at the Arrivals Hall.

Two types of arrivals will be facilitated, dedicated aircraft flights and commercial flights. All Heads of Delegation with dedicated aircraft together with their delegations will go through the new VVIP facility at the airport. The VVIP facility is equipped with 3 Presidential lounges, customs, Immigration, Press room, Duty Free and Security Operations.

Heads of Delegation on commercial flights will go through the International terminal but operators will be instructed on arrival to hold all other passengers on board until after the disembarking of the Head of Government.

Arrival Procedure

30 minutes prior to touchdown red carpet will be positioned.
15 minutes before touchdown, the motorcade takes position on the tarmac.
On touch down, flight will be led to reception area.
When aircraft comes to a standstill red carpet will be rolled out up to the foot of the stairs.
Accredited High Commissioner and Uganda’s Chief of Protocol or his deputy board aircraft and invite HOG to disembark.
Accredited High Commissioner and Uganda Chief of Protocol disembark and await HOG at foot of the stairs.
The Head of Delegation will be met by a designated high Government official at the foot of the front staircase of the aircraft. If the Head of delegation is on commercial aircraft

Will receive a bouquet of flowers.
Luggage to be off loaded onto a luggage van.
Once the luggage is collected and placed in their cars and the visa procedure (where applicable) is completed for the aide, the Head of Delegation and Spouse will then be led to the VVIP car and leave for Munyonyo. The other delegates will be in other cars/minibuses and proceed to their respective hotels.
OR
The Head of Delegation will be led to the VVIP Lounge together with his/her aide and the welcoming Senior Ugandan Official while the rest of the delegation pass through and board their cars immediately. There is a possibility that a support officer from the just arrived in-coming delegation will remain at the VVIP Lounge to handle baggage and visa issues that may arise and then proceed to the hotel after the rest of the delegation. A small pool of Ugandan Protocol officers shall be stationed at the VVIP Lounge to service such issues.
Protocol receives passports and relevant documentation for clearance.
Rest of HOG entourage handled according to a separate plan.
All HOG entourage will be cleared from VVIP facility.
Restricted number of Delegates will leave with Head of Delegation.
Transport will be provided for the rest who will not be part of the official convoy.

In addition, the accredited High Commissioner can also bring along a few support Officers from his/her advance team or the High Commission concerned, to assist. In the case where the respective Minister of Foreign Affairs would like to greet his/her Head of Delegation and provided that he/she can absent himself/herself from the Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, may join the high Commissioner in the welcoming party, BUT only a total of FIVE welcoming persons from the country involved will be allowed. The High Commissioner and the supporting officers together with the Foreign Affairs Minister (where is the case) have to arrive at Entebbe International Airport in one single car.
It is important to clarify that the Minister of the Visiting country CANNOT board the aircraft with the Chief of Protocol and the accredited High Commissioner, but must stay with the Ugandan Welcoming Minister at the red carpet reception area. Transport arrangements for the High Commissioner, the supporting officers and visiting Minister to come at the airport have to be arranged by the country concerned.
If a particular country has no accredited High Commissioner to Uganda, but nevertheless feels it is proper to have somebody from its delegation to receive the Head of Delegation, the country concerned must contact the Chief of Protocol or the assigned Liaison Officer to notify who shall be welcoming the Head of Delegation at the airport. The same threshold of a maximum of five persons shall be maintained.
A pool of floating (not attached to any country) Liaison Officers will also be available at the VVIP Lounge to provide any assistance on the spot.

Departure Procedure

All departures by air will go through the normal security and baggage check-in procedures at the Entebbe International Airport.

All Heads of Delegation departing on commercial flights go through the International Terminal and those on dedicated aircraft through the VVIP Terminal as in arrivals.

The Head of Delegation will pass through the VVIP accompanied by the same number of officials as in his/her arrival. The foreign Minister will also use the VVIP Lounge.

Other members of the delegation should have arrived at the airport and cleared at least two hours before the Head of Delegation. The Other delegation members must board the plane at least thirty minutes before the Head of Delegation.

Entebbe International Airport security must screen all luggage before they are loaded onto the aircraft except for the Head of Delegation which will be driven straight to the aircraft.

All members of the Delegation except for the Head of Delegation and his/her spouse and immediate aides, shall board the aircraft first from the rear doors of the aircraft. Once this is done, the accredited High Commissioner and the Chief of Protocol or his representative shall accompany the Head of Delegation and his/her party to the end of the front staircase of the aircraft.


The Chief of Protocol and the accredited High Commissioner bid farewell and the Head of Delegation ascends to the Staircase. If there is no accredited High Commissioner, a member of the advance party can bid farewell and shall accompany till the end of the front staircase.

A pool of floating (not attached to a particular country) Liaison officers will be available at the VVIP Lounges, also to assist the outgoing delegations with luggage clearance if need be.


Baggage

A special tag will be used to identify the baggage of Heads of Delegation and their spouses. Delegation baggage officers are to liaise with the Ugandan liaison officer and ensure that on the day of departure, the baggage of Heads of delegation and their spouses are ready for collection at least three hours in advance. An official CHOGM baggage tag should be attached to each item of baggage to facilitate identification and clearance.



HOSPITALITY AND COURTESIES

The Ugandan Government will provide at its own expense the following accommodation:
One suite for each Head of Delegation and Spouse from the afternoon of Thursday, 22 November to the morning of Tuesday, 27 November 2007.
A suite for each Minister and Spouse from Tuesday, 20 November to Sunday, 25 November 2007.
Accommodation for one aide from Thursday, 22 November to Sunday, 25 November inclusive of normal meals and non-alcoholic beverages, Laundry and dry-cleaning services, Telephone and Facsimile calls within Uganda.


In addition to the costs for accommodation the Ugandan government will also meet the following personal expenses for Heads of Delegations and Foreign Ministers and their Spouses:

Normal meals and non-alcoholic beverages
Laundry and dry-cleaning services
Telephone and Fascimile calls within Uganda

Delegations will be responsible for settling ALL other charges directly with the hotel.

There will be two dedicated Liaison Officers per delegation, one for the Head of Delegation and the other for the Foreign Minister and the other Members of the delegation.

The Government of Uganda will also deploy two ADCs to each delegation, one for the Head of Delegation and the other for the Spouse.
There will be help desks at all major venues to supplement the Liaison Officers.
The Government of Uganda will provide 2 dedicated vehicles for each delegation, one for Head of Delegation and the other for Foreign Minister.
In addition, there will be Pool transport for any emergencies and Shuttle transport for the official programme.

Invitations
Official Invitations will be distributed through each delegation’s Liaison Officer or placed into the hotel room. Please consult your Liaison Officer if you have any questions about Invitations.

Clothing and Dress Code

The following list will serve as a guide to delegates on the appropriate attire for the various events they may attend.

Lounge Suit
Two or three-piece suit, usually in dark tones. Ladies wear dress suitable for business or social functions during the day and cocktail dress in the evening.

Day wear
Dress suitable for business or social functions during the day.

Dinner Jacket
Black jacket with black bow tie used for formal occasions. Ladies wear cocktail dress or evening gown.

Informal wear
Evening social events: sports jackets, sweaters and cardigans are acceptable. No tie is required.

Outdoor events
Light clothing and low-heeled footwear are recommended.

National Dress
National dress is acceptable on all occasions.

The Official, Social and Spouses’ Programmes indicate dress codes for particular functions.


Special Dietary Requirements
Every effort will be made to take into account any special requirements. Halal meat will be used at all official functions.





LIAISON OFFICERS

The CHOGM 2007 Task Force has attached a dedicated Liaison officer to each delegation on the basis of one officer for each Head of Delegation, including the Secretariat, one for each Commonwealth Agency and one for each special guest. Liaison arrangements will also be made to assist spouses of Heads of Delegation. In addition, there is also a pool of liaison officers from which additional liaison officers could be deployed to large delegations. Requests for assistance should be directed to your liaison officer.

List of Liaison officers:

Antigua and Barbuda
Lawrence TWEYANZE +256 782 911976
Australia
Margaret KUGONZA +256 772 354131
Bahamas
Wirefred George OPIRO +256 772 977100
Bangladesh
Abbu BOGERE +256 782 656484
Barbados
Idah KIGONYA +256 772 412250
Belize
Douglas ASIIMWE +256 772 969054
Botswana
Beatrice OKALLAN+256 782 593797
Brunei Darussalam
Abdu RWATORO +256 772 578764
Cameroon
Maitek BAITERA +256 772 543673
Canada
Haguma HATEGA +256 772 560773
Cyprus
Joyce SERUBOMBWE +256 772 391669
Dominica
Jackson WADANYA +256 772 482076
The Gambia
Charlotte KAJUMBA +256 752 658648
Ghana
Paul KIHIKA +256 712 545002
Grenada
Joseph KAJUMBA +256 772 307948
Guyana
Alice Zakye Kangaho +256 772 402230
India
Apollo Baker ASINJAH +256 712 211279
Jamaica
John FRIDAY +256 772 220252
Kenya
Arnold BYANSI +256 772 410200
Kiribati
Christine NAJUMA +256 772 401960
Lesotho
Margaret KYEYUNE +256 772 423634
Malawi
Rebecca NAIGAGA +256 772 486098
Malaysia
Yusuf MUKOKA +256 712 435356
Maldives
Moses SERUGO +256 772 512733
Malta
Florence RWANIKA +256 772 465942
Mauritius
Reuben MWEBEMBEZI +256 752 657704
Mozambique
Alfred BALINDA +256 772 425270
Namibia
Denis KAGGWA +256 712 690219
New Zealand
Jane EKAPU +256 772 359220
Nigeria
Gilbert TWINAMATSIKO +256 782 747873
Pakistan
Aisha KALULE +256 772 503250
Papua New Guinea
Tadeo ASIIMWE +256 772 423715
St. Kitts and Nevis
Sarah MWOGEZA +256 772 508894
St. Lucia
Florence AYAZIKA +256 712 627062
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Remmy Mike WAFULA +256 772 508982
Samoa
Juliet Kamuze MUSOKE +256 772 586200
Seychelles
Consolanta ACAYO +256 772 562459
Sierra Leone
Micheal TUSIIME +256 752 727374
Singapore
Steven AMAYO +256 772 452353
Solomon Islands
Jackline BAKOBAKI +256 752 680886
South Africa
Sylvester MUBIRU + 256 772335656
Sri Lanka
Naboth NAMANYA +256 772 687479
Swaziland
Moses TIBANANUKA +256 782 916928
Tanzania
Mary KADDU +256 772 554335
Tonga
Charles TUGEINEYO +256 772 425787
Trinidad and Tobago
Mesach NUWABINE +256 772 408293
Tuvalu
Lubega BAKAYE +256 772 586712

United Kingdom
Damalie KIRONDE +256 782 587885
Vanuatu
Jacob NSUBUGA +256 782 951562
Zambia
Lillian NSUBUGA +256 772 733783
Commonwealth SG
Ismail Aisa +256 772 955513
Commonwealth DSG
Mildred TIBENDERANA +256 772 486302
Prince Charles
John NUWAMANYA +256 773 077195


MEDICAL SERVICES

Government of Uganda will cover basic healthcare and emergencies. Delivery of Health Services will run for twenty one days between 12 to 30 November 2007.
Ambulance Services will be provided for Delegates Motorcades on request.
Hours of Operation
Delegates, spouses and support staff may visit the medical facilities for general health problems and for medical emergencies.
Mulago Hospital & other Hospitals will provide a 24 hr, round the clock, emergency medical services. Major Venues/Hotels will have Static Units supported by Mobile Units.
Entry Requirements

Health authorities in Uganda require a valid immunization certificates against Yellow Fever if coming from endemic areas.
Malaria is endemic in Uganda mainly caused by Plasmodium Falcipuram. Malaria prophylaxis is highly recommended.
Health Insurance is recommended
Delegates who require special medical attention have been requested to make prior arrangements with the CHOGM 2007 Secretariat by filling in and forwarding the Personal Medical Form.
Delegates on regular chronic medication should travel with sufficient drug stocks to last for the period they will be in Uganda for the sake of consistency with the brands of medicines they are used to.
All travelers are requested to observe the International Health Regulations (2006) on public health requirements and measures for travelers, and take appropriate preventive health measures for travel to the tropics.

HOSPITALS
General Emergency Enquiry
Dr. E. Ddumba E/Director
Telephone: 0772 755 480, O414554001/8

Dr. Agaba.E. Friday
Health Coordinator CHOGM 2007 Secretariat
Telephone: 0772 691 236

Mulago Hospital
Dr. E. Ddumba, E/Director
Telephone: 0772 755 480, 0414554001/8

Dr. Isaac. Ezati, Deputy ED
Telephone: 0772 501 727

Dr. J. Mabwejaino
Telephone: 0772 516 240

Mrs. F. Oketcho
Telephone: 0772 624 764

Mengo Hospital
Dr. Kiwanuka
Telephone: 0772 464 854, 0412 270 222

Nsambya Hospital
Dr. P.N. Kituuka
Telephone: 0412 67012/3

Rubaga Hospital
Dr. E. Lubuulwa
Telephone: 0772 885 239

Entebbe Hospital
Dr. Muwanga
Telephone: 0772 455 619


Kisubi Hospital
Dr. Mathias Nyanzi
Telephone: 0782 376 038

Kibuli Hospital
Dr. Mahmoud Al Gazar
Telephone: 0772 425 485

International Hospital Kampala (IHK)
Dr. Muhame R. Michael
Telephone: 0772 864 831

Kololo Hospital
Dr. Yusuf Kasirye
Telephone: 0772 196 811

Paragon Hospital
Mr. Kintu
Telephone: 0782 658 004

The Surgery Clinic
Dr. Stockley
Telephone: 0414 256003, 0752 756 003

St. John Ambulance
Mrs. C. Kasirye
Telephone: 0772 518 968, 0414 230 671

Africa Air Rescue (AAR)
Dr. Kakyama Serubidde
Telephone: 0772 415 403
Emergency Line: 0414 255 991

Uganda Red Cross
Mr. Paul Betx Okot
Telephone: 0772 407 715

BAI Hospital
Dr. Bahauddin
Telephone: 0312 261 551, 0414 345 326, 0414 255 700

Mobile Medical Teams
There will be mobile health units to cover the following areas:

· Entebbe Airport
· Queen Elizabeth National Park
· Murchison Falls N. Park
· Source of the Nile, Jinja
· 2 General support ( Motorcades)
Costs
All medical services will be offered free of charge to Heads of Government, Ministers of Foreign Affairs, their respective spouses and the commonwealth secretariat.








MEETING SERVICES AND FACILITES

1. KAMPALA SERENA HOTEL

Kintu Road, Kampala
Telephone: (+256-414)-309000/ (+256-412)-309000
Fax: (+256-414)-259130
E-mail: kampala@serena.co.ug
Website: http://www.serenahotels.com/

Banking facilities:
The Hotel offers a Forex Facility

Purpose:
- Accommodation for VIPs
- 4 Suites for Foreign Ministers, Commonwealth Secretariat Officials and special guests
- VIP Lounges- Serena Hotel’s Lobby

2. KAMPALA SERENA CONFERENCE CENTRE

Kintu Road Kampala Uganda
Telephone: (+256-414)-309000/ (+256-412)-309000
Fax: (+256-414)-259130
E-mail: kampala@serena.co.ug
Website: http://www.serenahotels.com/

Purpose:
- Opening Ceremony
- 1st Executive Session
- VIP Lounges
- Holding Rooms
- Foreign ministers’ meeting with Civil Society leaders
- Photo Session
- Secretary General’s Reception
- Offices for the Commonwealth Secretariat
- Documentation Centre
- Room for Security and Liaison Officer

Space Designation
- Opening Ceremony - Victoria Hall
- 1st Executive Session - Committee Rooms B&C(Katonga - Kafu Halls )
- VIP Lounges - Addis hall
- Holding Rooms - next to photo area, Foyer bar and Addis
- Foreign ministers’ meeting with Civil Society leaders - Victoria Hall
- Photo Session – near holding room for HOG
- Secretary General’s Reception- Victoria Gallery
- Offices for the Commonwealth Secretariat-
- Documentation Centre - Achwa Hall
- Room for Security and Liaison Officer – Press Cafeteria
- Room 328/29 - Conference Officer
- Room 331 – Deputy Conference Secretary
- Room 333/4 – Secretary General’s Office
- Room 355/6 – Conference Spokes Person
- Room 346/7 - Deputy Sec. General (1)
- Room 348/9 - Deputy Sec. General (2)
- Room 330/1 – Deputy Conference Secretary
- Room 331/2 – Deputy Conference Secretaries
- Room 350 – Commonwealth Secretariat Advisors
- Room 351/2 – Permanent Secretary Ministry of Foreign Affairs(Uganda)
- Room 356/7 – Minister of Foreign Affairs (Uganda)
- Room 354 – Executive Director CHOGM 2007
- Room 360 – Chief Logistics Officer CHOGM 2007
- Room 361 - National Task Force
- Room 363 - Verbatim Writers
- Room 367 – Protocol
- Room 366 – Media Briefing Room

3. MUNYONYO COMMONWEALTH RESORT

Gaba Road MunyonyoUganda
Telephone: (+256-414)227111
Fax: (+256-031227110
E-mail: spekeresort@spekeresort.com
Website: http://www.spekeresort.com/

Purpose:
- Accommodation for HOG
- Retreat Venue
- Senior Official’s Holding Rooms.
- Consultation Rooms
- Com Sec Offices
- Restaurant
- Liaison and Security Officers waiting room
- Chairman’s Office
- Secretary General’s Office
- Sports Breakfast
- HM’s Banquet

Space Designation

- Accommodation for HOG -
- Retreat Venue -
- Senior Official’s Holding Rooms -
- Consultation Rooms -
- Com Sec Offices -
- Restaurant -
- Liaison and Security Officers waiting room -
- Chairman’s Office -
- Secretary General’s Office -
- Sports Breakfast -
- HM’s Banquet -





4. MUNYONYO SPEKE RESORT HOTEL

Gaba Road MunyonyoUganda
Telephone: (+256-414)227111
Fax: (+256-031227110
E-mail: spekeresort@spekeresort.com
Website: http://www.spekeresort.com/

Purpose :
- Accommodation for VIPs (+4)
- Venue for Closing ceremony
- Com Sec Offices
- Restaurant
- Mini Media Centre
- Office for NTF
- Office for ED CHOGM 2007

Space Designation:
- Accommodation for VIPs (+4) -
- Venue for Closing ceremony –Victoria Ball Room
- Com Sec Offices -
- Restaurant -
- Mini Media Centre – Albert Hall
- Office for NTF -
- Office for ED CHOGM 2007 -

5. GOLF COURSE HOTEL
Yusuf Lule Road Kampala Uganda
Telephone: (+256-312)- 265490/1/2
Fax: (+256-414)- 252352
E-mail: gci@golfcourseapartments.org
Website: http://www.golfcourseapartments.org/

Purpose:
- Venue for accommodation of Foreign Ministers
- Luncheon for Spouses
- Mini Exhibition for Spouses.

Space Designation
- Venue for accommodation of Foreign Ministers
- Luncheon for Spouses- Banquet Hall
- Mini Exhibition for Spouses.

6. IMPERIAL ROYALE HOTEL

Purpose:

- Venue for the Media Centre
- Accommodation for the Media Staff
- Accommodation for the Business Executives
- Office for the Director of the Civil Society
- Junior suites available for allocation as necessary

Space Designation
- Venue for the Media Centre -
- Accommodation for the Media Staff -
- Accommodation for the Business Executives -
- Office for the Director of the Civil Society -
- Junior suites available for allocation as necessary –

7. HOTEL AFRICANA

Wampewo Avenue Kampala Uganda
Telephone: (+256-414) - 348080/6
Fax: (+256-414)- 348090/1
E-mail: africana@hotelafricana.com
- Website: http://www.hotelafricana.com/

Purpose
- The People’s space
- Venue for People’s Forum
- Accommodation for the People’s Forum

Space Designation
- The People’s space – The people’s Village
- Venue for People’s Forum – (in the Conference halls)

8. IMPERIAL BOTANICAL BEACH HOTEL
Plot M79, Lugard Avenue
P.O Box 90
Telephone: (+256-414)) - 320800
Fax: (+256-414) - 320832
E-mail: gm@ibbhotel.com, marketing@hotelg.com
Website: http://www.imperialhotels.co.ug/

Purpose:
- Retreat for the Youth Forum
- Accommodation for the Youth

Space Designation
- Retreat for the Youth Forum -
- Accommodation for the Youth -

9. ENTEBBE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
P. O Box 5536 Kampala Uganda
Telephone: (+256-414) -353000, (+256-312 - 353000
Fax: (+256-414) – 320571/321452
E-mail: aviation@caa.co.ug
Website: http://www.caa.co.ug/

VIP Lounge Lobby:
Front Office: Tel. Tel: (+256-312 – 353000) extensions-(3287/3291)

Purpose:
- Arrival and Departure facilities

Space Designation
- Arrival facilities -
- Departure facilities –

10. MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS HEADQUARTERS.

Apollo Kagwa Road Kampala Uganda
Telephone: (+256-414-257525)
Fax: (+256-414 – 258722/232874/230
Website: http://www.chogm2007.ug/

Purpose:
- Offices of the CHOGM Secretariat

11. THE MEDIA CENTRE

Location:
The Media Centre is located on the third and fourth floors of the Imperial Royale Hotel.

Dates and Times of Operation
The Media Centre will be open from Monday 19, November 2007 to Sunday 25 November 2007.
The opening hours are as follows:
19 – 21 November: 8:00 a.m – 8:00 p.m
22 November: 8:00 a.m – (Open on a 24-hour basis)
25 November: Close of business

Access
Access to all CHOGM meetings and events is restricted except where opportunities are available for media pools. The media centre with its facilities is primarily reserved for accredited media wearing a CHOGM badge.

Special access is granted for pre-arranged interviews and to media requests to cover bi-lateral meetings not catered by pools.

Accredited media wanting to access secure hotels accommodating delegations can only do so at the express request of the delegation through its liaison officer. The liaison officer or delegation security officer is required to come to security and personally sign in every media personnel.

The liaison officer or delegate will escort the media to the bilateral or to an interview room. The media will then be escorted back to security where they will be signed out.

Accessibility
The media centre is fully accessible to persons with disability. Once inside the media centre most facilities are on one level, the others can be reached using a lift.

Briefing rooms
There are two briefing rooms. A main briefing room sitting more than 150 people together and a secondary briefing room will be dedicated to press briefings. Both are located within the media centre.

All briefings in the main briefing room will be recorded by the Host broadcaster and transcripts will be available in hard copy from the reproduction and distribution centre and on the internet.

Bookings in these rooms should be made by delegation representatives at the Broadcast Centre Information Desk.

Briefings will be announced via the Info screens in the Media centre.

Car Parking
Parking for accredited media vehicles will be in a secure area. Drop-off at the Imperial Royale Hotel will be allowed for accredited vehicles with security clearance.

Emergencies
The media centre is equipped with smoke detectors, hose reels and extinguishers in case of fire.

Should an evacuation be necessary, you will be advised via a Public address system. Please follow the directions of the Media Centre Management and staff and security personnel.

Telecommunications
An extensive range of telecommunications facilities is provided from the Media Centre. All local telephone, mobile and fax calls are free of charge.

A charge card/PIN system for the payment of all international telephone and fax calls has been installed together with a number of payphones. International phonecards, cellular phone sets and top-up cards are available for sale from a dedicated retail outlet in the media centre.

Internet
Internet access is available on the desktop computers in the Media Work Area.

Interview Room
The media centre has a bookable interview room in addition to the main media conference room. It can also serve as a one-on-one interview room.

For your usage, splitter boxes have been installed at the spill-over room. Enquiries regarding the use of this room and facilities in the spill-over room should be directed towards the Broadcast Centre Reception Desk.

Lost and Found
A lost and found service is located in the Media Centre’s reception desk.

Main Media Conference Room
Located on level four of the Imperial Royale Hotel and seats over 150 people.

Media Information Service
The Commonwealth Secretariat and the CHOGM 2007 Task Force will provide a comprehensive media information service.

Media Interviews
Every assistance will be given to meet requests for interviews. Media seeking interviews with Heads of Government, Delegates and Ministers should contact the Media Information Office person. Advance notice of such requests will be highly appreciated. Should one-on-one interviews take place at a secure venue, outside the media centre, you will have to be escorted by a media information officer.

Media seeking interviews with the Commonwealth Secretary General and the Commonwealth Secretariat should contact:

Mr. Joel kibazo
Conference Spokesperson or his office

Media seeking interviews with the Ugandan CHOGM 2007 Spokesperson should contact:

Mr. Kagole Kivumbi
Tel: +256 772 418794

Media Working Area
Desktop computers are available at workstations in the media working area. A smaller number of plug and play areas for laptops and fax facilities are also available.

Desktop computers are equipped with Microsoft/Windows software packages and internet services.

Each workstation has access to a desktop pay telephone, which operates by using a charge card/PIN system for the payment of all international telephone and fax calls. All calls to local telephone, mobile and fax numbers are free of charge.

A Wi-Fi service is also available. Media using their own laptops will be able to plug into standard modem points provided at the work stations.

Messaging Service
Plasma television screens in the media work area will serve as the focal point for updates, scheduled media conferences, changes on the programme, pool logistics and the latest news.

Messages can be handed to the CHOGM Task Force offices for distribution.

Mobile Phones
Mobile phones will be available for hire and sale from the mobile rental facility located in the media centre.

Monitors
Monitors installed in various locations in the media working area will carry footage of all events covered by the host broadcaster, event schedules, conferences held in the main media conference room and leading news networks. The monitors are operated by the media centre staff, so please ask a staff member if you would like the channel changed on any of the monitors.

Newspapers
Complimentary copies of a special edition of Uganda’s leading English newspaper The NewVision will be available in the Media Centre sitting area. International newspapers and magazines will be on sale from a retail outlet.

Pools
Access to some CHOGM events will be on a limited media pool arrangement. The Commonwealth Secretariat is responsible for the selection of the pools.

Private Offices
There is a limited number of rooms that are available for reservation as private offices. The service is on a first come first serve basis.

Storage
There is a limited storage facility for smaller items in the Media Centre. Storage space can be rented on a first come first serve basis. For enquiries please contact the CHOGM Task Force offices at the Media Centre.

Whilst all care will be taken, the CHOGM 2007 Task Force takes no responsibility for damages or loss of articles stored. Articles are left at the owner’s responsibility.

Telephony Services
Desktop payphones with a data connection are located in the media working area.

Directions on how to use the desktop pay phones are located at the back of phone cards which can be bought from the retail outlet of the media centre.

Pre-paid phone cards enable the cost of each call to be automatically deducted from the card.

Phone cards are available from the retail outlet of the media centre. Payments for all international telephone and fax calls will be charged via a card/PIN system.

International calls from Uganda require a 000 prefix before a country code.

Transcripts
Verbatim transcripts will be provided as soon as possible after the completion of each press conference that takes place in the main media briefing room. Copies will be made available from the Reproduction and Distribution Centre. Selected transcripts will also be available online on the CHOGM portal: www.chogm2007.ug.

Transport
A shuttle transport service will be operating between CHOGM designated media hotels and the Media centre. Transportation will also be provided for media pool events and any special media event. This includes a number of cultural events which have been organized for the accredited media. Details will be available from the reception desk of the media centre.

Broadcaster facilities
Globecast and the host broadcaster will assist with all television production requirements, including ENG crews, edit suite bookings and rate card enquiries. Television edit suites are provided on a first come first serve booking basis via the broadcast centre reception desk.

Satellite Transmission
Globecast Africa will assist with all international satellite transmissions.

OFFICIAL CHOGM PORTAL
A CHOGM information portal has been developed by the Ugandan Government. This gives way to several layers of information through a single website : www.chogm2007.ug, which will give access to a data warehouse of information and a series of services relevant to the media’s needs.

This will include an even calendar, media information, links to local services, photo images, live web-streaming of CHOGM events, official statements, committee reports, declarations and communiqués, transcripts of key media conferences, media releases and selected still images from the official photographers.

Information about the commonwealth, CHOGM 2007 and Uganda can be accessed on the site.

OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPH

The official photograph of Heads of Delegations will be taken on Friday 23, November 2007, immediately after the Opening Ceremony.

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Telephone Services
There will be telephone services for both national and international calls as well as facsimile facilities on a commercial basis at the venues and hotels.

Dialing Instructions
The Ugandan country code is +256
International dial country code + area code + local number

Useful Telephone Numbers:
Directory Enquiries
Emergency
Ambulance
Police 999
Fire
Time Check
Flight Enquiries

Computing Facilities and Internet
Various computing and internet facilities are available at all venues.

TRANSPORT

Allocation of vehicles
Each delegation will be provided with five official vehicles as follows:

Head of Delegation and Spouse
CHOGM VVIP Vehicle

Foreign Minister
Chauffeur driven vehicle

Two police outrider motorcycles
One police lead car
One saloon car for protocol officers
One luggage van
Two station wagons for security escort

In addition, there will be 15 saloon cars in a pool to facilitate spouses and provide backup support to the main cars and a pool of 5 luxury executive buses and 23 ambulances.

Transport for the official Spouses’ Programme will be provided by the Task Force. Liaison officers attached to each delegation will assist with the arrangements.

Shuttle Transport for Delegates
Where the size of a delegation is larger than the vehicles provided, additional transport would be made available to transfer the delegates between the airport and hotels on arrival and departure.

A schedule has been drawn to transport delegates between hotels and the venues for various events.

A total of 30 executive buses (55-seater) and 20 executive buses (30-seater) will be available to Shuttle delegates to and from the Airport, hotels and event venues.

The Task Force will provide transport between airport and hotel venues on arrival and upon departure for delegates and to all official CHOGM events. Access to CHOGM transport will only be permitted on presentation of the CHOGM badge.

List of security-cleared Car Hire Companies
There will be vehicles for private hire outside the official programme for delegates to use for their own private arrangements. The following firms have been cleared by security to provide cars for hire.

AFRICAN NATURE CONSERVATION EXPEDITIONS
P. O. Box 3978 Kampala-Uganda
Telephone: +256 414 340475, +256 414 201926
Fax: +256 414 201928
Website: http://www.anceug.com/
E-mail: officeanceug.com
Contact Person:
Dorothy NABUUMA, Executive Director

CHOGM TOUR AGENTS 2007 (U) LTD
Qualicel Bus Terminal
Room BP409, Namirembe Road
P.O. Box 3977, Kampala-Uganda
Telephone: +256 414 381692, +256 752 488946
Website: www.chogmtouragents.com
E-mail: infir@chogmtouragents.com
Contact Person:
Jingo DARAUS, Managing Director

KATATUMBA SAFARIS
First Floor, Katatumba Suites, 2B11
Plot 2 Colville Street
P.O. Box 6968, Kampala-Uganda
Telephone: +256 414 342913, +256 772 603723
Contact Person:
Rugiirwa KATATUMBA, Managing Director

SWIFTLINK TOUR AND TRAVEL LTD
Theatre House
Plot 5, Dewinton Road
P.O. Box 21937, Kampala-Uganda
Telephone: +256 414 234316
Email:swiftlink@yahoo.com
Contact Person:
Rita BAHEMUKA, Managing Director


GENERAL INFORMATION

Banking Services and Currency
There are banking facilities in various locations in all urban areas in Uganda. Major credit cards are accepted in all major hotels, restaurants, shops and entertainment venues. Most internationally recognized currencies and travellers’ cheques can be exchanged easily at commercial banks, hotels, bureau de change and at Entebbe international airport.

The national currency is the Ugandan Shilling. ATM and foreign exchange services are easily available in many parts of the country.

Climate
Uganda actually enjoys a variety of climates with more than 2,000 millimeters (80 inches) of rainfall per year.

Lakes, rivers and streams cover approximately 25 per cent of the surface.

The area within 80-100 kilometer radius of Lake Victoria has two rainy seasons a year. The main long rains start in late February and end in April while the short rains start falling in October and run until the middle of December. Thereafter, there is heat from the sun beating down on a cloudless sky. Humidity is generally low.
Through out the year, sunshine avearages 6-10 hours a day, with the least amount naturally coming during the rainy season.

The weather is usually summerlike with no big contrasts. Day temperatures range between 25° and 34°C (77°F - 93°F).

Time
Ugandan time is GMT + 3 hours.

Electricity
The power supply is 240V AC, 50 Hz. Electrical sockets in Uganda are similar to those in the United Kingdom and consist of three blades – two lower blades which are perpendicular to the upper blade.

Places of Worship

Africa Gospel Church/World Gospel Mission
Kigugu, Kampala.
Telephone: 0414 266568, 0414 510292.

All Saints
Akii Bua Road, Nakasero
Telephone: 0414 342128.

Baha’i House of Worship
Kikaya, Kampala. Telephone: 0414 540511.

Baptist Mission
Plot 42 Bombo Road.
Telephone: 0414 541497.

Christ the King Catholic Church
Colville Street, Kampala.
Telephone: 0414 241505.

First Presbyterian Church in Uganda
Kisenyi Road, Kampala.
Telephone: 0414 273128.

Hindu Temple
Plot 8/10 Snay Bin Amir Street.
Telephone: (0414) 256036.

Kampala Baptist
Plot 909, Hoima Road.
Telephone: 0414 530899.

Kampala International Church
Heritage International School,
Kansanga, off Ggaba Road.
Telephone: 0782 727597.
Kampala Pentecostal Church
Plot 87 Kampala Road,
Telephone: 0414 345125.

Kibuli Mosque
Kibuli Hill, Kampala.

Makerere Community Church
Makerere University
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine.
Telephone: 0772 641028.

Makerere Full Gospel
Sir Apollo Kaggwa Road.
Telephone: 0414 540437.

Orthodox Church
Hoima Road.
Telephone: 0414 542461.

Rubaga Cathedral
Rubaga Road.
Telephone: 0414 258112

Seventh Day Adventist
Makerere Hill Road.
Telephone: 0414 542455.

St Paul’s Namirembe Cathedral (Anglican)
Namirembe Hill.
Telephone: 0414 270212.

Uganda Martyrs Shrine
Namugongo.
Telephone: 0414 285504.

Universal Church of the Kingdom of God
Plot 8-12 George Street, Kampala.
Telephone: 0772 439127

Verona Fathers
Plot 17 Boaz Mau Road, Mbuya. Telephone: 0414 221001/2.

Bars
Alleygators
Garden city, Second Floor.
Al’s Bar
Gaba Road, Kansanga.
Bamboo Nest Pub & Restaurant,
Old Port Bell Rd, Bugolobi.
Blue Bar
Crested Towers, Block D.
Capital Pub
Kabalagala (off Ggaba Road).
City Bar
Kampala Rd (near Nandos).
Club Obbligato
Old Port Bell Road, Industrial Area.
Fat Boyz
Plot 7 Cooper Road, Kisementi.
Faze2
Plot 10 Nakasero Road.
Just Kicking
Cooper Road, Kisementi.
Mammamia
Speke Hotel, Nile Avenue.
Mateo’s, Cocktail Bar
Plot 13 Parliament Avenue.
Punchline Bar & Nightclub
Kabalagala, Ggaba Road.
Red Chilli Hideaway
Off Port Bell Rd, Mbuya.
Rhino Bar
Sheraton Hotel, Ternan Avenue.
Rock Garden
Speke Hotel, Nile Avenue.
Sabrina’s Pub
Plot 76A Kampala Road.
Slow Boat Pub
Plot 2 Kampala road
The Cheese Bar & Restaurant
Plot 56 Lumumba Avenue, Kampala.
The Mist Bar
Kampala Serena Hotel

Cinemas
Cineplex Cinema
Garden City Yusuf Lule Road

Clubs
Ange Noir & Ange Mystique
Plot 77A First Street, Industrial Area
Club Obbligatto,
Old Port Bell Road, Kampala
Club Silk,
Plot 15/17 First street, Industrial Area
The Basement Discotheque
Equatorial Hotel, William Street.

Casinos
Kampala Casino
Plot 3 Kimathi Avenue.
The Grand Casino
Block B, Crested Towers

Coffee shops
1000 Cups
Plot 18 Buganda Road
Aroma City
Garden City, Ground Floor
BanCafe
Shop 10, Shimoni Road
Boldwins Café
Block B, Second Floor, Crested Towers
Café Ballet
Plot 34C Kyadondo Road, Nakasero
Café Pap
Plot 13 Parliamentary Avenue
Crane Cafeteria
Entebbe International Airport
Crocodile Café & Bar
Kisementi Kololo
Design Agenda
Plot 14A Parliament Avenue, Kampala
Panorama Coffee Shop
9th floor, Workers House
Rocks & Roses Tea Room
Plot 2 Acacia Avenue
Rwenzori Coffee Shop
Lugogo Mall

Drivers’ Licenses
Persons holding a valid driving license (and are over 18) can drive in Uganda for a period of one month from his/her last arrival in Uganda.

Business and Shopping Hours
Government services are open between 8:00 am – 12:30 pm and 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm, while most commercial establishments are open all day.

Value Added Tax
The current rate for the Value Added Tax (VAT) is 18%. This is charged on most goods and services except items purchased duty free at Entebbe international Airport.

Airport
Entebbe International Airport’s core air terminal operations include general passenger services, and the operation of an extensive range of retail services.

Transport Enquiries
All transport enquiries can be directed to the Liaison officer attached to your delegation.
Smoking Policy
In accordance with the Uganda Government’s Regulations on smoking in premises open to the public, smoking is not permitted in any public area. The media Centre falls under this legislation and therefore, smoking is not permitted in any part of the Media Centre.




































APPENDIX 1

Commonwealth Member States

Antigua and Barbuda
Australia
Bahamas
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belize
Botswana
Brunei Darussalam
Cameroon
Canada
Cyprus
Dominica
Fiji Islands*
The Gambia
Ghana
Grenada
Guyana
India
Jamaica
Kenya
Kiribati
Lesotho
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Malta
Mauritius
Mozambique
Namibia
Nauru**
New Zealand
Nigeria
Pakistan
Papua New Guinea
St. Kitts and Nevis
St. Lucia
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Solomon Islands
South Africa
Sri Lanka
Swaziland
Tanzania
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tuvalu
Uganda
United Kingdom
Vanuatu
Zambia

Fiji Islands* was suspended from the Council of the Commonwealth in December 2006 following a military coup.

Nauru** is a special member and does not attend Commonwealth Heads of Government Meetings.











































APPENDIX 2

RESIDENT HIGH COMMISSIONS

India
High Commission of India11 Kyaddondo Road, NakaseroP.O. Box 7040, Kampala
Telephone: +256 414 259398/344631/342994
Kenya
High Commission of the Republic of KenyaPlot 41, Nakasero RoadP.O. Box 5220, Kampala
Telephone: +256 414 258232/5/6
Nigeria
High Commission of the Federal Republic of Nigeria33 Nakasero Road, KampalaP.O. Box 4338, Kampala
Telephone: +256 414 233691/2
South Africa
High Commission of the Republic of South AfricaPlot No. 2B Nakasero Hill Lane, KampalaP.O. Box 22667, Kampala Telephone:+256 414 343543/44/46/60

Tanzania
High Commission of the United Republic of TanzaniaPlot 6, Kagera Road, NakaseroP O Box 5750, Kampala Tel: 256-41-256272Telephone: + 256 414 257357 Fax: 256-41-343973
Britain
British High Commission
Plot 4, Windsor Loop RoadP.O. Box 7070, Kampala
Telephone: +246 0312 312000














APPENDIX 3

COMMONWEALTH SECRETARIAT

Commonwealth Secretary-General
The Rt Hon Don McKinnon

Deputy Secretary-General
Mrs Florence Mugasha

Deputy Secretary-General
Mr. Winston Cox

Director, Office of the Secretary-General
Mr. Amitav Banerji

Conference Secretary
Mr. Mathew Neuhaus

Conference Spokesperson


Adviser
Dr. Indrajit Coomaraswamy

Deputy Conference Secretary


Deputy Conference Secretary
Prof. Ade Adfuye

Deputy Conference Secretary
Ms. Juliet Solomon

Deputy Head of Media Team
Ms. Cheryl Dorall

Conference Officer
Ms Lorna McLaren

Documents Officer
Mrs. Carmaline Bandara











APPENDIX 4

CHOGM 2007 Secretariat

Ms. Hilda Musubira
Chairperson NTF/E.D CHOGM 2007 Secretariat
Telephone: 0414 237309
E-mail: hilda.musubira@chogm2007.ug

Amb. James Mugume
Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Telephone: 0772 701724
E-mail: james.mugume@chogm2007.ug

Hon. Moses Kizige
Chief Logistics Officer
Telephone: 0772 432758
E-mail: moses.kizige@chogm2007.ug

Mr. Kagole Kivumbi
Coordinator Media & Publicity
Telephone: 0772 418794
E-mail: kagole.kivumbi@chogm2007.ug

Ms. Jane Mpagi
Coordinator Peoples Forum
Telephone: 0772 516980
E-mail: jane.mpagi@chogm2007.ug

Mr. George Ochieng
Coordinator Security and Accreditation
Telephone: 0772 416661
E-mail: george.ochieng@chogm2007.ug
Mr. Julius Torach
Coordinator Information, Communication Technologies
Telephone: 0772 333695
E-mail: julius.torach@chogm2007.ug

Ms. Blandina Nshakira
Coordinator Accommodation
Telephone: 0712 943270
E-mail: blandina.nshakira@chogm2007.ug


Mr. Fred Tushabe
Coordinator Venues
Telephone: 0774 400665
E-mail: fred.tushabe@chogm2007.ug

Mr. Ssebbugga Kimeze
Coordinator Infrastructure & Transport
Telephone: 0772 477042
E-mail: ssebbugga.kimeze @chogm2007.ug

Ms. Sheba Rukikaire
Coordinator Spouses Programme
Telephone: 0772 732394
E-mail: sheba.rukikaire @chogm2007.ug

Ms. Rosemary Semafumu Mukasa
Coordinator Protocol, Hospitality, Events
Telephone: 0782 508293
E-mail: rosemary.mukasa @chogm2007.ug

Dr. Friday Edson Agaba
Coordinator Health
Telephone: 0772 691236
E-mail: friday.Agaba @chogm2007.ug

Mr. Charles Katarikawe
Coordinator Beautification
Telephone: 0772 377960
E-mail: charles.katarikawe @chogm2007.ug

Ms. Jane Namayanja
Coordinator Budget
Telephone: 0712 372371
E-mail: jane.namayanja @chogm2007.ug

Mr. Job Elogu
Coordinator Conferences
Telephone: 0712 883569
E-mail: job.elogu @chogm2007.ug

Ms. Sarah Walusimbi
Coordinator Business Forum
Telephone: 0752 722733
E-mail: sarah.walusimbi @chogm2007.ug

Ms. Carol Amal Osende
Coordinator Peoples Forum
Telephone: 0751 756362
E-mail: carol.amal @chogm2007.ug

Ms. Grace Aulo
Coordinator Art & Cultural Exhibitions
Telephone: 0772 888575
E-mail: grace.aulo @chogm2007.ug

Ms. Joyce Onek
Administrative Officer
Telephone: 0772 453433
E-mail: joyce.onek @chogm2007.ug

Mr. Godfrey Kwoba
Administrative Officer
Telephone: 0782 681025
E-mail: Godfrey.kwoba @chogm2007.ug

Ms. Helen Kasozi
Administrative Officer
Telephone: 0772 500911
E-mail: helen.kasozi @chogm2007.ug

Ms. Florence Kyasiimire
Administrative Officer
Telephone: 0712 698301
E-mail: florence.kyasiimire @chogm2007.ug

Mr. Sulayi Wandera
CHOGM Accountant
Telephone: 0772 480901
E-mail: Sulayi.wandera @chogm2007.ug

Mr. Joel Kibazo
Advisor on Media
Telephone: 0782 478333
E-mail: joel.kibazo @chogm2007.ug

John Barigasara
Hotel Reservations
Telephone: 0772 404816
E-mail: john.barigasara@chogm2007.ug

Elizabeth Kanyogonya
Telephone: 0772 612830
E-mail: elizabeth.kanyogonya@chogm2007.ug

Matthew Lubulwa
Webmaster
Telephone: 0772 467698
E-mail: matthew.lubulwa @chogm2007.ug

Ssubi Kiwanuka
Content Manager
Telephone: 0712 192863
E-mail: ssubi.kiwanuka @chogm2007.ug

James Jjumba
Media
Telephone: 0752 220055
E-mail: james.jjumba @chogm2007.ug

Donald Kasule
Web Programmer
Telephone: 0772 443749
E-mail: admin@chogm2007.ug



APPENDIX 5

AUTOMATIC DIALLING CODES AND TIME ZONES OF COMMONWEALTH COUNTRIES

Country
Code
Time
Antigua and Barbuda
001 268
-5
Australia
0061
+7/9
Bahamas, The
001 242
-6
Bangladesh
00880
+5
Barbados
001 246
- 5
Belize
00501
- 7
Botswana
00267
+1
Brunei Darussalam
00673
+7
Cameroon
00237
Nil
Canada
001
- 4.5/9
Cyprus
00357
+1
Dominica
001 767
-5
Fiji Islands*
00679
+11
The Gambia, The
00220
-1
Ghana
00233
-1
Grenada
001 473
-5
Guyana
00592
-4
India
0091
+4.5
Jamaica
001 876
-6
Kenya
00254
+2
Kiribati
00686
+11
Lesotho
00266
+1
Malawi
00265
+1
Malaysia
0060
+7
Maldives
00960
+4
Malta
NA
NA
Mauritius
00230
+3
Mozambique
00258
+1
Namibia
00264
+1
Nauru**
00674
+11
New Zealand
0064
+11
Nigeria
00234
Nil
Pakistan
0092
+4
Papua New Guinea
00675
+9
St. Kitts and Nevis
001 869
-5
St. Lucia
001 758
-5
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
001 784
-5
Samoa
00685
-12
Seychelles
00248
+3
Sierra Leone
00232
-1
Singapore
0065
+7
Solomon Islands
00677
+10
South Africa
0027
+1
Sri Lanka
0094
+4.5
Swaziland
00268
+1
Tanzania
00255
+2
Tonga
00676
+12
Trinidad and Tobago
001 868
-5
Tuvalu
00688
+11
Uganda
00256
(GMT +3)
United Kingdom
0044
-1
Vanuatu
00678
+10
Zambia
00260
+1