Lisa Chesney (@lisajchesney) 's Twitter Profile
Lisa Chesney

@lisajchesney

High Commissioner to Uganda. Former HC to Sierra Leone. Traveller, Hiker, Food Lover!

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linkhttps://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-high-commission-freetown calendar_today21-12-2013 13:31:44

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UK in Uganda πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¬ (@ukinuganda) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🚨 The Brand Coffee Farm is heading to the #LondonCoffeeFestival2025 from 15 to 18 May. πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ is delighted to work with such β˜•οΈ producers to build a future where quality and community empowerment go hand in hand. brandcoffeefarm.com #GoFarGoTogether #UKTP

Cde. Robert Kabushenga (@rkabushenga) 's Twitter Profile Photo

#UGCoffeeinLondon Day One in our booth at the The London Coffee Festival & we got importers & roasters that came by to talk about sourcing from Uganda. Our partners UK in Uganda πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¬ & International Trade Centre (ITC) got us to think about a new & novel way to trade coffee:CONSOLIDATION. They challenged us to look

#UGCoffeeinLondon 

Day One in our booth at the <a href="/LdnCoffeeFest/">The London Coffee Festival</a> &amp; we got importers &amp; roasters that came by to talk about sourcing from Uganda. Our partners <a href="/UKinUganda/">UK in Uganda πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¬</a> &amp; <a href="/ITCnews/">International Trade Centre (ITC)</a> got us to think about a new &amp; novel way to trade coffee:CONSOLIDATION. They challenged us to look
Kenneth Barigye (@kbarigye) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Yesterday was the first day at the The London Coffee Festival where I stood alongside a group of Ugandans promoting Ugandas coffee. Our participation was made possible by UK in Uganda πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¬ & International Trade Centre (ITC) Seeing the interest the world is showing for our coffee and how they are finding the quality is

Yesterday was the first day at the <a href="/LdnCoffeeFest/">The London Coffee Festival</a> where I stood alongside a group of Ugandans promoting Ugandas coffee. Our participation was made possible by <a href="/UKinUganda/">UK in Uganda πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¬</a> &amp; <a href="/ITCnews/">International Trade Centre (ITC)</a> 
Seeing the interest the world is showing for our coffee and how they are finding the quality is
UK in Uganda πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¬ (@ukinuganda) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Ankole Coffee Producers at #LondonCoffeeFestival2025 from 15-18 May! 32 co/ops & 16000+ farmers from western πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¬, ACPCU LTD unites them to market β˜•οΈ & uplift their lives. πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¬ - brewing something meaningful together! #GoFarGoTogether #UKTP #ITC

The London Coffee Festival (@ldncoffeefest) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Day 2 at #LCF2025 is in full swing! Here’s a glimpse of what to expect at the world’s biggest coffee party... #LCF2025 #LondonCoffeeFestival

UK in Uganda πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¬ (@ukinuganda) 's Twitter Profile Photo

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¬'s Clarke Coffee stands for fresh roasts, bold blends, and stories from farm to cup. They are amongst 1 in 12 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¬ coffees exhibiting at the London Coffee Festival from 15 to 18 May 2025, to get + πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¬ coffee on UK shelves. Read more clarke-farm.com #GoFarGoTogether

Cde. Robert Kabushenga (@rkabushenga) 's Twitter Profile Photo

#UGCoffeeinLondon Day Two This group has done Uganda PROUD. They spent the whole day talking up the rich diversity of Ugandan coffee. It finally dawned on me that #IDrinkUgandan is really about getting the world to experience the variety of our Robustas from different regions

#UGCoffeeinLondon 

Day Two

This group has done Uganda PROUD. They spent the whole day talking up the rich diversity of Ugandan coffee. It finally dawned on me that #IDrinkUgandan is really about getting the world to experience the variety of our Robustas from different regions
UK in Uganda πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¬ (@ukinuganda) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Strengthening resilience & response to crises @CSFAAU in partnership with @AgaKhanUni's Environment Club planted trees as part of their 650-tree commitment to commemorate #Comms@65. These future leaders continue to support environmental protection. #CommonwealthForFuture

Strengthening resilience &amp; response to crises 
@CSFAAU in partnership with @AgaKhanUni's Environment Club planted trees as part of their 650-tree commitment to commemorate #Comms@65. 

These future leaders continue to support  environmental protection. 

#CommonwealthForFuture
Lisa Chesney (@lisajchesney) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Not long to go until the first direct ✈️ in a very long time! Look forward to seeing many of you at Entebbe tomorrow morning πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ 🀝 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¬

Cde. Robert Kabushenga (@rkabushenga) 's Twitter Profile Photo

#UGCoffeeinLondon Day Three The weekend crowds flocked in & Ugandans came to check out our booth. It was BUSY!! Busy in marketing is good. We shared ideas of how the Ugandans that live in London can be a part of the coffee value chain especially the sales part. And now that

The London Coffee Festival (@ldncoffeefest) 's Twitter Profile Photo

That’s a wrap on #LCF2025! ✌🏻 Thanks to all exhibitors & visitors that joined us β˜•οΈ We’ll be back: 14-17 May 2026 The Truman Brewery Save the date! #LCF2026 #LondonCoffeeFestival #Coffee #Barista #CoffeeIndustry #coffeelove

London Gatwick LGW (@gatwick_airport) 's Twitter Profile Photo

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¬πŸ€πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ We're delighted that Uganda Airlines began their London Gatwick operations over the weekend, providing the only direct route between the UK and Uganda, and increasing direct connections between London Gatwick and Africa to 16 destinations. This new route to Entebbe,

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¬πŸ€πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ We're delighted that Uganda Airlines began their London Gatwick operations over the weekend, providing the only direct route between the UK and Uganda, and increasing direct connections between London Gatwick and Africa to 16 destinations.

This new route to Entebbe,
Collins of Highbury (@lord_collins) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Delighted that Uganda Airlines has begun direct flights to the UK. This marks an exciting moment for the πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§-πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¬ partnership, one that is connecting people and businesses to strengthen our people to people links and drive mutually beneficial economic growth.

UK in Uganda πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¬ (@ukinuganda) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🀝At the #EATIF2025 Minister for Works & Transport General Edward Katumba Wamala joined regional leaders and πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ partners to strengthen ties. The πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ reaffirms its commitment to EA’s growth - backing; β˜‘οΈTrade β˜‘οΈInfrastructure β˜‘οΈGreen innovation for shared prosperity. #GoFarGoTogether

🀝At the #EATIF2025 Minister for Works &amp; Transport
<a href="/GenWamala/">General Edward Katumba Wamala</a> joined regional leaders and πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ partners to strengthen ties.

The πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ reaffirms its commitment to EA’s growth - backing; 
β˜‘οΈTrade 
β˜‘οΈInfrastructure
β˜‘οΈGreen innovation  
for shared prosperity.

#GoFarGoTogether
Ministry of Works & Transport (@mowt_uganda) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Uganda πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¬ β€” UK πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ The Hon. Minister of Works and Transport, General Edward Katumba Wamala together with the Hon. Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, Hon. Francis Mwebesa co-hosted a high-level roundtable discussion focused on key sectors of Infrastructure, Trade, Investment and Tourism

Uganda πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¬ β€” UK πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§

The Hon. Minister of Works and Transport, <a href="/GenWamala/">General Edward Katumba Wamala</a> together with the Hon. Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, Hon. Francis Mwebesa co-hosted a high-level roundtable discussion focused on key sectors of Infrastructure, Trade, Investment and Tourism
UK in Uganda πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¬ (@ukinuganda) 's Twitter Profile Photo

πŸ“’ Travel Advice Update πŸ“’ Following reports of explosions on 3 June travel advice for Uganda has been updated. Read more below πŸ‘‡

Andrew Kilonzo (@kilonzo_andrew) 's Twitter Profile Photo

On Sunday, I took a trip to the Italian corner of Kampala as Tanqueray hosted the #LimoncelloBrunch at Mediterraneo Villa in Kololo. It felt like quite the global journey to have our Kampala people in this Italian setting toasting with a British gin in great company, including

On Sunday, I took a trip to the Italian corner of Kampala as Tanqueray hosted the #LimoncelloBrunch at Mediterraneo Villa in Kololo. It felt like quite the global journey to have our Kampala people in this Italian setting toasting with a British gin in great company, including
Uganda Local Conference of Children and Youth (@lcoyuganda1) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today on #WorldEnvironmentDay2025, we reflect on the inspiring actions taken by young Ugandans to mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change. πŸŽ₯Here's a glimpse into their efforts at LCOY 2024, a space where passion turned into action, and ideas into impact. #LCOYUganda

UK in Uganda πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¬ (@ukinuganda) 's Twitter Profile Photo

On #WorldRefugeeDay, the πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ commends πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¬'s compassionate refugee policy & the 1.9M+ refugees it hosts. The #UK has been partner for many years - supporting protection, dignity, & hope for those forced to flee. #WithRefugees #WorldRefugeeDay2025

On #WorldRefugeeDay, the πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ commends  πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¬'s compassionate refugee policy &amp; the 1.9M+ refugees it hosts. 

The #UK has been  partner for many years - supporting protection, dignity, &amp; hope for those forced to flee. 
#WithRefugees 
#WorldRefugeeDay2025