Envoy scandals: Uganda’s diplomatic mishaps and their consequences

Joy Ruth Acheng, Uganda’s High Commissioner to Canada, was notably flamboyant in a video clip that surfaced on August 7, 2024. Wearing a yellow dress and dark glasses, she was seen interacting with protesters in Toronto. The video, shared by National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi, went viral and soon backfired on Acheng.

Canadian authorities acted swiftly, giving her 72 hours to leave the country and declaring her persona non-grata.