Happy Birthday, Mr. Elias Baluku!
π€ Another key event from #GLC2026 worth highlighting.
FEAFFA signed an MoU with @cilt_global to establish a framework for cooperation in professional development, knowledge exchange, industry collaboration & the advancement of Africaβs logistics and freight forwarding sectors.
π FEAFFA President's Award 2026
Honouring Charles Kareba, a founding member of FEAFFA with over 40 years of service to East Africa's clearing and forwarding industry.
From Mombasa and Dar es Salaam to Uganda, his leadership continues to shape the profession.
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π FEAFFA Logistics Excellence Awards 2026
π FEAFFA President Lifetime Achievement Award
Honouring John Mathenge, FEAFFA's 1st ED & a pioneer in building the foundations of East Africa's freight forwarding profession
His legacy continues today thro' his work at Viaservice Ltd
π FEAFFA Logistics Excellence Awards 2026
π€ Best National Freight Forwarders Association
π₯ Winner: @RwaffaOfficial
Recognized for strong governance, 2,100+ professionals trained, 97% member satisfaction, and high retention & leadership on two major trade corridors.
π FEAFFA Logistics Excellence Awards 2026
π€ Best National Freight Forwarders Association in East Africa
π₯ First Runner-Up: @TaffaOrg
Recognised for four key advocacy wins in 3 years, strong member confidence, and a global voice through FIATA leadership.
π FEAFFA Logistics Excellence Awards 2026
π€ Best National Freight Forwarders Association in East Africa
π₯ Second Runner-Up: @UFFAuganda
Recognized for training 2,700+ professionals, expanding access to the FIATA Diploma, and strengthening industry engagement.
π FEAFFA Logistics Excellence Awards 2026
π©π½ Female Achiever in Logistics Award
π₯ Winner: Juliet Kirenga Umutoni, MD/Deputy Group CEO, @MLinesGroup.
Her nearly 30-year career has taken her from customer service agent to senior executive leadership.
π FEAFFA Logistics Excellence Awards 2026
π©π½ Female Achiever in Logistics Award
π₯ Second Runner-Up: Ayen Rachel Ajuong, Finance Secretary, Golden Forwarders Logistics Company, South Sudan.
In just 2 years, she rose from field officer to finance secretary. @SSFFA_Official
π FEAFFA Logistics Excellence Awards 2026
π Young Professional of the Year
π₯ Winner: Solomon Kalule, Founder & CEO, KASO Logistics Ltd, Uganda.
At 30, he leads a logistics company serving 200+ clients and a youth initiative that has reached 300+ young professionals.
π FEAFFA Logistics Excellence Awards 2026
π Young Professional of the Year
π₯ Runner-Up: Jacob Thuch Biar Abraham, Manager, Diphthong General Trading Co.
At 27, he manages border operations & introduced a pre-clearance documentation review process to support faster cargo mvt
π FEAFFA Logistics Excellence Awards 2026
Host Country Logistics Excellence Award
π₯ Winner: G and L Investment Limited
For 10 years, the company has operated along the NimuleβJuba corridor, investing in local talent, youth employment, and process improvements.
π FEAFFA Logistics Excellence Awards 2026
The Runner-Up for the Host Country Logistics Excellence Award was awarded to National Carrier Logistics Ltd.
Recognised for verifying client documentation before cargo, helping address issues early & reduce avoidable clearance delays.
For the first time, the Global Logistics Convention hosted the inaugural FEAFFA Logistics Excellence Awards 2026, recognizing outstanding individuals/organizations driving innovation, leadership & excellence in East Africaβs logistics sector.
#GLC2026 concluded in Juba with a memorable closing ceremony graced by H.E. Hon. Taban Deng Gai, Vice President of South Sudan.
He highlighted the vital role of logistics in economic development and urged regional players to seize the opportunities available.
FEAFFA President Charles Mwebembezi reflected on conversations/connections created during #GLC2026 emphasizing the need to sustain collaboration beyond the Convention.
A memorable performance by veteran South Sudanese artist Emmanuel Kembe brought the ceremony to a fitting close
π The exhibition floor at #GLC2026 brought together companies showcasing innovative technologies, products, and services addressing real challenges across the logistics and supply chain sector.
π± This pioneering initiative was launched during the just-concluded 7th Edition of the Global Logistics Convention (GLC) in Juba, South Sudan.
A key step towards building the skills needed for a greener, more sustainable freight industry in East Africa. ππ
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