Museveni bidding farewell to Ambassador William Popp

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has received and held a meeting with the outgoing Ambassador of the United States to Uganda, His Excellency William W. Popp at State Lodge Nakasero.

President Museveni thanked Ambassador Popp for his service over the past years and for his contribution to strengthening the cordial relations between Uganda and the United States. 

The President and the Ambassador also used the event to discuss matters of mutual interest and cooperation between Uganda and the United States of America.

At the end of the meeting, President Museveni wished Ambassador Popp good luck in his future assignments and endeavours.

Ambassador Popp has served in the role since September 2023 and recently concluded his tour diplomatic tenure where spearheaded the “Freedom 250: The American Edge” which is campaign to celebrate U.S.-Uganda partnerships across technology, business and education. 

He oversaw significant investments in Ugandan primary education and healthcare, including the handover of digital health infrastructure to the Ministry of Health and during his term, he officially reopened the new American Center Kampala and championed partnerships in the creative economy and film sector.