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Over 300 vendors in Uganda have registered to do business with the United Nations globally since the Global Procurement Support Section began conducting business seminars in 2022 – this was revealed during 2024 business seminar. The seminar which took place on 26 November at the United Nations (UN)…

When was the last time you took an HIV test? This poignant question set the tone for an event held at the Regional Service Centre Entebbe (RSCE) on Monday, 2 December, to mark World AIDS Day 2024. The event emphasized this year’s theme: “Take the Rights Path”, highlighting the global fight against…

The Regional Service Centre Entebbe (RSCE) has today held an Anti-Racism Dialogue marking the beginning of an anti-racism campaign in line with the Secretary-General’s Strategic Workplan on Addressing Racism and Promoting Dignity for All in the UN Secretariat (SAP). The theme of the Anti-Racism…

"Empowering women benefits everyone, creating stronger families, communities, and workplaces," declared Paulin Djomo, Director of the Regional Service Centre Entebbe (RSCE), during the International Women’s Day celebrations on March 7th. The RSCE celebrated for three days under the theme “For All…

The Regional Service Centre Entebbe (RSCE) joined UNICEF and Airtel Uganda to provide access to digital literacy to the Kasengejje Secondary School by donating 20 laptops. On the 2nd commemoration of the UNESCO International Day of Digital Learning under the theme Digital learning realities in low…

The Regional Service Centre Entebbe (RSCE) hosted Chief Human Resources Officers (CHRO) and Chief Budget and Finance Officers (CBFO) of peacekeeping missions and special political missions for a four-day meeting focused on enhancing service delivery. The annual meeting, chaired by Paulin Djomo…

“Uganda's new curriculum emphasizes the increased use of ICT in education. Therefore, knowing how to use digital tools and understanding media is becoming crucial for everyone to participate responsibly in society and community activities.” These were part of the remarks made by Mr. Paulin Djomo…

The UN Federal Credit Union in Entebbe and the Regional Service Centre Entebbe (RSCE) celebrated Earth Day on Thursday 17 April 2025 by planting 44 fruit trees and an assortment of herbs and shrubs around the UN Entebbe Campus. The Earth Day which is marked on every 22 nd April is celebrated under…

The Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions recently held a one-day exploratory session at the Regional Service Centre Entebbe to get an update on the Centre’s operations. They discussed matters surrounding the RSCE business process improvements, impact of the UN liquidity…

“In an evolving world, peacekeeping must rise to the herculean challenges ahead, whether they be human, financial, or political. We must remember that those we serve are vulnerable, and that peacekeeping has worked, and it should be given the opportunity to continue to work.” - UN Secretary-General…

The Regional Service Centre Entebbe (RSCE) was bustling with purpose and energy last week as it welcomed an inspiring group of senior women professionals from across the globe for the Senior Women Talent Pipeline (SWTP) Induction Training. Held from 23 to 27 June at the Regional Training and…

The Regional Service Centre Entebbe (RSCE) has launched a new client service tool for the administration of Uniformed Personnel benefits and entitlements. The tool called “Service Request App” was developed using Power BI and its use was piloted in the UN Interim Security Force in Abyei (UNISFA)…