Jamaica
Marcus Williams
Software Engineer · Kampala
Marcus moved to Uganda in 2019 and has built a thriving tech consultancy serving clients across East Africa. A CRAU founding volunteer, he mentors young Caribbean engineers in the region.
Caribbean Residents Association Uganda
Our Community
The heart of CRAU — meet our members, share our stories and stay connected with what matters most.
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Member Spotlight
Meet Our Members
Caribbean professionals, entrepreneurs and families building lives and legacies across East Africa.
Trinidad & Tobago
Dr. Priya Samuel
Medical Officer · Mulago Hospital
Dr. Priya has served Uganda's healthcare system for six years. She coordinates the CRAU health awareness initiative and leads the community's annual medical outreach programme.
Barbados
Keisha Thompson
Entrepreneur · Food & Hospitality
Keisha founded Caribbean Flavours, Kampala's most celebrated Caribbean restaurant. She champions cultural exchange through food and hosts the community's annual Bajan Nights celebration.
Haiti
André Baptiste
Artist & Cultural Ambassador
André's vibrant paintings blend Haitian Vodou iconography with East African motifs. His work has been exhibited in Kampala, Nairobi and Kigali, bringing Caribbean culture to new audiences.
Community Stories
From Our Community
New arrivals, cultural celebrations, success stories and the everyday moments that make CRAU special.
Welcome to the Family: Our Newest CRAU Members
Three new Caribbean families arrived in Kampala this quarter. The CRAU welcome team was on hand to help them settle in — from airport pickup to finding schools and housing.
Read More →Caribbean Night 2026: A Fusion of Music, Food & Heritage
Over 200 guests gathered for CRAU's biggest cultural evening yet — a night of steelpan, jerk chicken, rum punch and stories that reminded us all why home never leaves you.
Read More →From Kingston to Kampala: Building a Business Across Two Continents
When Devon Reid landed in Uganda with a business plan and a suitcase, he never imagined his logistics company would be turning over UGX 2 billion within three years. This is his story.
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Notice Board
Community Announcements
Stay up to date with meetings, events, opportunities and important notices from the CRAU leadership.
Upcoming Meeting
CRAU General Assembly — Q3 2026
All members are invited to the quarterly general assembly. Agenda includes leadership updates, community budget review and plans for the upcoming gala.
📅 Saturday, August 9, 2026 · 3:00 PM · Kampala Serena Hotel
Volunteer Opportunity
Youth Mentorship Programme — Mentors Needed
We are recruiting Caribbean professionals to mentor Ugandan university students in business, medicine, law and technology. Just 2 hours per month makes a difference.
📅 Applications close August 31, 2026
Holiday Celebration
Caribbean Independence Month — August Events
August is independence month for Jamaica, Trinidad & Tobago, Barbados and Guyana. Join us for a series of national day celebrations throughout the month.
📅 Multiple dates throughout August 2026
Scholarship Opportunity
CRAU Education Fund 2026 — Applications Open
The CRAU Education Fund is offering three partial scholarships for Caribbean nationals studying at Ugandan universities. Priority given to members in financial need.
📅 Deadline: September 15, 2026 · Contact secretary@crauafrica.org
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