AFRINIC-30 will take place in Kampala Uganda from June 15 to June 21, 2019. 

Our workshops and training will take place from June 15 to June 18, 2019. AFRINIC organizes two meetings each year in various countries in Africa. AFRINIC meetings bring together actors, professionals and organizations related to the Internet. The internet community discusses policies governing the distribution of Internet numbering resources in the Africa region, sharing technical knowledge, and participating in workshops and training.

About the workshops

The workshops enable network engineers and operators in the region to acquire the fundamental knowledge needed to build and manage their networks.

The workshops generally cover:

• IPv6 deployment
• managing Internet dialing resources
• network security 

Click here  to learn more about AFRINIC's workshops.

More on AFRINIC meetings here .

More information from the AFRINIC-30 meeting will be published soon on this page

AFRINIC Meetings are held twice a year, rotating in countries across the continent. They provide a platform for all African governments and global stakeholders to discuss and benchmark issues regarding Internet policy, Internet governance, ICT4D, Internet access and technical capacity building to gather to discuss, collaborate, learn and disseminate information about these key areas of Africa’s Internet development.

AFRINIC is looking to partner with institutions or organizations to act as the local hosts for AIS-20 to be held in 2020. Local hosts at AFRINIC meetings benefit from widespread exposure to local and global audience as well as an opportunity meet partners, deliver key organizational messages and be seen to be supporting the growth and development of internet in Africa.

Talk to us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more details of hosting AIS'20.

Visa Requirements for Uganda:

• Who needs a visa to travel to Uganda? Learn more at https://www.immigration.go.ug/content/visas-and-passes
• Apply for a visa at https://visas.immigration.go.ug/
• Learn about the visa fees at https://visas.immigration.go.ug/#/help/visa
  • USD 50 - Uganda tourist Visa
  • USD 100 - Tourist East African Visa

If you do not have an embassy or consulate in your country and wish to apply for a visa on arrival please contact Frank Kibuule +256 776584273 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for Immigration process

Visa on Arrival will be issued to delegates with the requirements listed below:

• Have a valid passport
• Invitation letter from host.
• Hotel reservation.
• Air Ticket
• USD 50 for Uganda tourist Visa.
• USD 100 for the tourist East African Visa

Invitation Letter

You can receive your visa invitation letter by filling in the online form below.

https://form.myjotform.com/90842716464563  

The letter will be sent to you within 24 hr following your application.  

Airport Transfers

Delegates are advised to book their airport transfers directly with their respective hotel.

About Kampala, Uganda

Kampala is the capital and the largest city of Uganda.  Kampala is also known as the “City of Hills”.  Kampala was named after the graceful impala antelopes.  The city has numerous rolling hills and wetlands which was once the home of several antelope species. Kampala is almost situated to the equator and is about 3,900 feet in altitude which explains the mild and pleasant climate.

Read more about Kampala at https://www.britannica.com/place/Kampala

Health Requirements:

The CDC and the WHO recommend the following vaccines for Uganda:

• Typhoid
• Hepatitis A
• Hepatitis B
• Cholera
• Rabies
• Meningitis 
• Influenza 

Compulsory vaccine:

• Yellow Fever

Read more at https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/uganda

Medical Emergencies

Recommended clinic: http://imc.img.co.ug/imc-kololo/ 

Ebola

An Ebola outbreak is affecting north-eastern provinces of DRC where there are borders with Uganda, Rwanda and South Sudan.

Kampala however is not affected and strict measures have been taken to manage the situation on the borders. 

Tourism

Places of attractions in Kampala are:

• The Bulange and Lubiri. Bulange is the Buganda Kingdom’s parliament and the Lubiri the King Kabaka’s residence
• Kasubi Tombs, which are UNESCO World Heritage
• Lake Victoria, the second largest freshwater lake in the world
• Uganda National Museum, the biggest and oldest museum in Kampala
• Gadhafi Mosque, the national mosque in Uganda

Fun facts about Kampala:

• The number of hills in Kampala is 7 and has since grown into many more
• Kampala’s altitude is 1.2 Km above sea level
• Don’t wear a Rolex in Kampala, but eat one! It is a chapatti rolled with onion omelette, tomatoes and cabbage
• Hang out at a Kafunda! A small roadside bar.
• Check the Owino Market where you can get second-hand bags, shoes and even clothes

More about the places of attractions at http://www.livinginkampala.com/tourism/tourism-in-kampala/tourist-attractions-in-kampala/

More about fun facts at https://roadsandkingdoms.com/2017/24-things-to-know-before-you-go-to-kampala/

Practical Info:

• Currency: Uganda Shilling (UGX)
• Exchange Rate: 1 USD= 3,688 UGX
• Socket: Type G with standard voltage of 240 V and standard frequency is 50 Hz
• Telephone Code: +256
• Time zone: EAT (GMT +3)
• Climate: Uganda has warm tropical climate ranging from 25°-29° C.  You can check for the weather forecast at https://www.accuweather.com/en/ug/kampala/318416/weather-forecast/318416

Culture Note: 

The official spoken languages in Uganda are English and Swahili.  Uganda is a multilingual country with forty native languages which can be grouped into 3 main languages, mostly Bantu, Central Sudanic and Nilotic.

Greetings Etiquette:

• Handshakes are common
• A handshake is usually appropriate between men and women but it’s best to wait for the woman to extend her hand first otherwise a bow or a nod of acknowledgement will suffice

Learn more about the etiquettes at http://guide.culturecrossing.net/basics_business_student_details.php?Id=7&CID=212

Some famous dialects:

• “Oli Otya”- how are you?
• “Gyendi” – I’m fine
• “Webale”- Thank you

Getting around in Kampala:

• Public buses
• Mini buses called taxis or matatus
• Car hire
• Motor Bike (also known as "boda boda")

Disclaimer:  Caution must be exercised while using the means of transport above

More about transportations in Kampala at http://www.traveluganda.co.ug/businfo.php 

Partner with us

The Internet has changed our world for the better. Nowhere has connectivity had a more pronounced effect than in Africa, where it has been harnessed by Africa's urban and rural communities to improve lives and address the unique issues we face on the continent. With access to the Internet come improvements to education, health, society, industry, policy and human rights. African Network Information Centre (AFRINIC) is the regional Internet numbers registry (RIR) for Africa and is tasked with the responsibility of equitably distributing Internet number resources in the continent.

We are always looking for partners to help us make this dream a reality by sustaining the debate, enhancing capacities and running several programs that will significantly grow internet in the continent. Please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and lets have this discussion.