Filipinos in Uganda

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Filipinos in Uganda
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Total population
600
Regions with significant populations
Kampala, Entebbe.
Languages
Tagalog, Philippine English, Swahili and other Languages of Uganda
Religion
Christianity mainly Roman Catholicism
Related ethnic groups
Overseas Filipino

In 2012, there were about six hundred Filipinos in Uganda. The leader of the community was Divina Mikkelsen and they were represented diplomatically by the consul in neighbouring Kenya, Donna Celeste Feliciano Gatmaytan. [1]

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References

  1. Henry Sekanjako (31 July 2012), Museveni salutes Filipino investors in Uganda, New Vision