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The practical guide to settling and living in Uganda

Ziwa Rhino & July - September 2015 • 9th Edition
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Editor’s Cover illustration by:
Note Arnold Birungi/Ikara

I write this to you mid-holiday, as many of you are wondering how best to Art House
maximize the remaining time. In this issue we have put together a collaborated Email:
campaign of special offers from some lodges and we encourage you to make
use of these wonderful offers. You only need to present this issue to be entitled arnoldbirungi@
to these specials. We also have an exclusive Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary Experience yahoo.com
at Amuka Lodge that can only be booked through us.
Also read about the Swedes and Danes Midsummer celebrations. Published by:
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for you and your family to make at home. Plot 3354 Ntinda-Nalya Road
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CONTENTS

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CHAP 01: KAMPALA-CAPITAL
CHAP 02: ADMINISTRATION
CHAP 03: ACCOMMODATION
CHAP 04: SOCIAL SECURITY

& HEALTH
CHAP 05: WORK & MONEY
CHAP 06: EVERYDAY LIFE
CHAP 07: CHILD CARE
CHAP 08: EDUCATION
CHAP 09: LEISURE &

CULTURE
CHAP 10: RESTAURANTS

& BARS
CHAP 11: SPORT & SOCIAL

CLUBS
CHAP 12: SHOPPING
CHAP 13: ENTEBBE
CHAP 14: DRIVE AWAY

KAMPALA HAS 5 ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISIONSInside: Seasonal Offers Pg 8-10
Articles: The undiscovered Gem in Uganda Pg 12-13, Events Pg 16, Book Review Pg 24, Visiting the family in Uganda Pgs 30-31
My midsummer experience at Lagoon Resort Pg 65, An enviromentally friendly break in Mafuga Forest Pg 82
Puzzles Pgs 42-43, Expats Map
Kid’s Corner Pg 58

Kampala Central Division
Kampala Central Division lies in the center of the city and a heart of central business and administrative
bodies.
Police Zone
Central Police Station 17, m: 0714 667772

Makindye Division
Makindye Division, in the south eastern corner of Kampala, is home to schools, teaching institutions and
international universities. Both the Commonwealth and Speke resorts are located here and there is also a
residential area.
Police Zone
Kabalagala Police Station
Ggaba Road opposite, Kampala International University, m: 071598997
Katwe Police Station,
5m from Kibuye Roundabout Makindye road, m: 0714667793

Nakawa Division
Nakawa Division is in the eastern part of Kampala, home of Industry, schools, universities, markets and a
residential area. Port Bell is located here.
Police Zone
Jinja road police station, m: 0714667790. Kiira Road Police Station, m: 0714667787

Kawempe Division
Kawempe Division in the north west corner of Kampala, some small industries, markets, banks, a large
residential area, schools, shops and is is home to the Bahai Temple, situated on Kikaya Hill .
Police Zone:
Wandegeya Police Station Bombo road m: 0714667776 Kawempe Police Station Masindi road Bwaise,
m: 0714667780

Rubaga Division
Rubaga Division is in the west and is home to the Bugandan Parliament, the Kasubi Tombs – a UNNESCO
World Heritage site, small industries and a large residential area. St Pauls Anglican Cathedral and St Marys
Rubaga, Catholic Cathedral are both within Rubaga.
Police Zone
Police station, Gadafi road, m: 0714667784, m: 0714667780

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Seasonal Offers

Here at the Uganda Expats Queen Elizabeth National Park where you
Guide we are constantly have the option to stay at @ The River Isasha,
striving to bring better content Parkview Lodge or Isasha Wilderness Camp.
to our readers. Get ready to For the more adventurous there are horseback
pack your bags because we have and mountain bike safaris at Mihingo Lodge in
some great trip ideas and deals Lake Mburo National Park or a Rhino walking
for you! safari at Ziwa Rhino Ranch, where you can also
book a birding safari to go and search for the
Since it is school holidays and we know elusive shoebill stork.
parents are either busy or running out These offers are valid for a limited time only, so
of ideas, we thought this would be the hurry up and make your booking. Take note of
perfect time for us to team up with a few all offers are for East Africa residents including
lodges and offer our readers some exclusive foreign residents ( only excludes international
rates. From a sailing or water skiing lesson tourist).
on Banda Island, to walking and
birding safaris, game
drives or a cruise
along the Kazinga
Channel in

t: +256 (0)772 722688 / +256 (0)787 005888
e: [email protected]
w:www.attheriverishasha.com

@ The River offers the best value for money in Ishasha. We have a variety of
accommodation to suit your budget. We have great facilities and the site is
situated on the Ntungwe River with beautiful views of the park and riverine forest.
We also offer a number of other activities such as game drives, bird and village
walks, swimming pool, beach area, fishing to name but a few. The lodge is located
just outside the Ishasha Sector park gate so no park fees until you actually enter
the park.

SEASONAL $240 for 4 people in one En-suite family cottage (2 adults, 2 children) all meals included. Other offers are
OFFER also available. Contact us on our email for details.

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m: +256(0)772 222 777
e: [email protected]

w: www.bandaisland.biz

Banda Island, the hidden gem of the Ssese Islands archipelago, is a beautiful
place with the most amazing sunsets. Peace and tranquillity are at the top of the
list, with amazing staff and management making sure nothing detracts. For the
adventurous at heart, there is water skiing, wake-boarding and a small Laser
yacht. We also offer fishing, boat trips, nature walks and have a beach volleyball
net waiting for you. In the evening we light a bonfire on the beach so you can watch
the lights of the fisherman on the lake. Above all, you can be assured that the
people you meet there are friendly and like minded travellers, there to simply enjoy
a piece of paradise. And …. our food is great!

SEASONAL This voucher entitles you to a free sailing or water skiing lesson. Beach cabin UGX 120,000, Lazy
OFFER camping UGX 100,000, Dormitory UGX 100,000, Camping UGX 80,000
*All rates are per person per night and include all meals plus tea and coffee complimentary

t: +256 414 321 479, m:+256 772 721 155
e:[email protected]

w: www.ugandaexclusivecamps.com
We are offering a special offer at any one of our Exclusive Camps and Lodges
Relax and enjoy the unique and powerful locations of each of our eco-friendly,
upmarket camps and lodges around Uganda
• Buhoma Lodge – Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
• Ishasha Wilderness Camp – Queen Elizabeth National Park
• Baker’s Lodge – Murchison Falls National Park

SEASONAL USD150/person sharing per night full board and one free child for every two adults booked.
OFFER Valid from 1st June - 30th November 2015
Term and Conditions apply – EA Residents only, Subject to room allocation availability

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m: +256 752 410 509
w: www.mihingolodge.com

MIHINGO is a luxurious, family owned lodge in a magical setting adjacent to
Lake Mburo National Park. Perched high on a rocky kopje it has spectacular
views over a vast savannah landscape. Designed to blend in with its fragile
surroundings, this environmentally friendly lodge offers comfort, relaxation and
the experience of being at one with nature.
An infinity pool overlooks the valley below where buffalo, eland, impala,
warthogs, bush buck and zebra can be seen at the waterhole. We cannot
guarantee that you will see a leopard, but on a night game drive you do have a
good chance.

SEASONAL We offer exciting horse safaris, walking safaris and mountain bike safaris, relaxing massages and kids
OFFER bush courses, plus all the other activities in Lake Mburo.

t:+256703623063, +256772377954, +256782726526
e:[email protected]
w:www.parkviewsafarilodge.com

Introducing the new Parkview Safari Lodge situated at Queen Elizabeth national
park Western Uganda. With beautiful and luxurious grass thatched cottages and
our conservation areas can be explored on foot as well as by vehicle.
Our activities include:
• Game Drives, cruising along the Kazinga Channel
• Chimpanzee trakking
• Walks
• Bird watching

SEASONAL This voucher entitles you to to Bed & Breakfast at $140, Full board at $180.
OFFER Maximum occupancy 2 adults (Free for kids below six years)

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KAMPALA CITY

KAMPALA CAPITAL

Welcome Addresses About the capital
How to get to Kampala city Brief History Of The East
Tour operators African Community
Brief History Of Uganda The East African Institutions
Ugandan Institutions Kampala, 5 Divisions

1.1 WELCOME HOW TO GET TO KAMPALA CITY
ADDRESSES
Entebbe International Airport is about 40km / 22miles
For information on Kampala southwest of Kampala. A taxi cab from the airport is
check out the best websites: approximately $30 and $2 for public means. For public
• www.visit Uganda.com transport, there’s a choice of taxis (mini-vans) locally
• www.ugo.co.ug known as “Matatu” or motorcycles locally known as
• www.abacusvacations.com “BobaBoda”.
• www.4icu.org
• www.schoolguide.uganda.com There are also a number of tour operators who are very
• www.theeye.co.ug welcoming, on time and ready to help you explore the city.
• www.safari-in-uganda.com
• www.likenfind.com
• www.ugandaembassy.com
• www.uglink.com
• www.jumia.ug
• www.kaymu.co.ug
• www.cheki.co.ug

Emergency Lines (Toll free)
• CID Headquarters: 0800199499 • Fire Brigade: 0421222 • Medical/ Health: 0417 727 100/ 101 • Ambulance:
0800111044• Land Protection: 0800100999 • Mulago Casualty: 0800199188 • Police Operations Headquarters:

0800199699 • Traffic Operations Headquarters: 0800199099

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The undiscovered Gem in Uganda

By Jonothan Hen-Boisen

I recently wrote a conservation update on Ziwa Arriving very late on the Friday evening there
Rhino and Wildlife Ranch located in Nakasongola wasn’t much time to explore Amuka Lodge,
district of Uganda and couldn’t help but wonder that was to be our base for the weekend, but
what other sightings the ranch had on offer. I managed to pick John and Nico, the owners’
of Amuka Lodge’s brains to plan the ultimate
Intrigued by the project, a group of friends and weekend Getaway.
I visited the sanctuary and decided to make a
weekend of it and to see what we could find. The The lodge itself, is burrowed within a pristine
weekend turned out to be a one of my best trips in woodlands forest at the heart of the Sanctuary
Uganda, this little gem delivered in spades. and the cottages were ideal for a weekend private
paths that connect the restaurant and pool area
with each secluded well-appointed cottage. This
was just what the doctor ordered, escapism in the
African bush!
ExclusivSafari that the sanctuary is known for, but it
Lots of visitors include the Rhino walking
e Weekend Getahasn’t blossomed into a standalone
way Offerdestination, until now.
Not only
were we rewarded with incredible
Rhino sightings, but
also a host of interesting
experiences we didn’t
know about or expect.

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Being a keen birder and still struggling with the The rest of the morning was spent following and
Ugandan birds, I grabbed the opportunity to learn identifying various bird calls, including a great
from their birding guides and opted for an early sighting of a Diederik Cuckoo with its glossy green
morning Birding Safari. We made our way along and copper-sheened feathers. We all agreed that
the sanctuary’s border in a shallow swamp called, we found a special place that offered so much
the Lugogo Wetlands. more than the only place you can walk with rhinos,
This wetland is an integral part of the ecosystem and vowed to return to our new gem in Uganda.
and is home to a multitude of animals, and rare They say it takes a village to raise a child, but it
birds. also takes a great concerted effort of like-minded
It very quickly became clear that this area provides people and teamwork to secure the future of our
incredible opportunities for bird viewing as I rhinos. Why not make your tourism dollar count
spotted my first of six shoebills for the morning. “It and support this great initiative, and get a well-
was an unparalleled success” I jokingly mentioned deserved break in nature at the same time.
to my friend that was desperate to see his first If you want to book the same activities and get a
Shoebill stork. I don’t think he is ever going to break from the city contact us for a great special
believe me again when I mention that they are offer to follow in our footsteps and break away
critically endangered and at times really difficult from the city at Ziwa.
to find.

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1.2. brief history of uganda

The History of Uganda is divided into 2 periods: Pre and Post Independence. Uganda’s population is
composed of several ethnic groups (Bantu, Nilotics, and Nilo hamites). In the old days, leadership
was in the hands of hereditary Kings.
In the 1830s Arab traders and Europeans moved into Uganda with various interests. After World
War 2, veterans and patriots from all corners of the country convened a rally with the objective of
attaining independence.
In 1962 Uganda gained Independence from the British after the alliance between Uganda People’s
Congress (UPC) and Kabaka Yekka (KY). The Buganda Kabaka (King) Edward Muteesa II was elected
as a ceremonial president.
In I966, UPC dominated parliament and Milton Obote was elected the executive President. Uganda
was then declared a republican state. After a military coup in 1971, Obote was over thrown by Idi
Amin. Amin ruled Uganda with the military for the next eight years. Amin’s reign was ended after the
Uganda-Tanzania War in 1979 in which Tanzanian forces aided by Ugandan exiles invaded Uganda.
This led to the return of Obote, who was deposed in 1985 by General Tito Okello. Okello ruled for six
months until he was deposed by the National Resistance Army (NRA) operating under the leadership
of the current President, H.E Gen. Yoweri Museveni.

POLITICAL REGIME: Republic State government unit being district. The district
HEAD OF STATE: H.E Gen. President Yoweri is composed of units that rank from county,
Kaguta Museveni. sub- county to Village/LC 1.
CAPITAL: Kampala OFFICIAL LANGUAGE: English and Swahili
ORGANIZATION OF THE STATE: Uganda NATIONAL HOLIDAY: 9th October
operates under a decentralized local CURRENCY: Ugandan Shillings
government system with the local POPULATION: 37,828,742 (2014 estimates)

1.3. UGANDAN INSTITUTIONS

There are 3 major institutions namely: The Executive, Parliament and the Judiciary.
The Executive is headed by the President who is both the head of state and government. The President
appoints the Vice President and the Prime Minister, who work hand in hand with him.
The State house
t: +256 41 231900
w: www.statehouse.go.ug
e: [email protected]
The parliament is headed by the Speaker. Currently the Parliament of Uganda has 332 members.

1.4. BRIEF HISTORY OF E.A COMMUNITY

Like it is in other continents, African states have joined hands to form regional integrations. The East African community
pledges to develop policies that support the community so to have a prosperous, competitive, secure, stable and
politically united East Africa. It all began in 1900, when Mombasa established as a customs center for Uganda. In 1905 a
currency board was then set up to issue currency for Kenya and Uganda. The 1917 customs union established between
Kenya and Uganda welcomed Tanganyinka (Tanzania) on board in 1922. The high commission was established in 1984.
In 1961 common service organization established with various services forinstance the East African Development bank,
railways and Harbours, posts and Telecommunication, East African Airways, East African Civil Aviation.

In 1967 the first treaty was signed between Uganda, Kenya and Tanganyika (Tanzania) establishing the community. The
community had a few challenges that led to its collapse in 1977. One of the tools to the challenges in the community

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was division of assets and liabilities. On the 30 November 1999, the treaty re-establishing the E.A community was then
signed.
Today’s E.A.C has 5 countries: the 3 founding countries plus Rwanda and Burundi.

THE EAST AFRICAN INSTITUTIONS
The E.A Community has 4 institutions, each with a specific role:
The Customs Union: countries remove tariffs and other barriers on the movement of goods originated
from among member states.
Common Market: member states come together to trade hence creating a bigger consumer base for
their products and services
Monetary Union: states agree on a single currency with the common market.( directed in 2012 though
not implemented yet).
Political Federation: states form a super state under a single political Authority.

1.5. ABOUT THE CAPITAL

Kampala is the biggest and capital city of Uganda, with a population of about 1,723,200 (2010 Estimates).
Of the 189 sq. kms, 176 sq.kms is land and 13 sq.km is water. Kampala is headed by the Lord Mayor.
All administrative, political, social and economic operations are centralized by Kampala Capital City
Authority.
The City was originally built on 7 hills. The first hill in historical importance is Kasubi hill, the second is
Mengo hill, the third is Kibuli hill, the fourth is Namirembe hill, the fifth is Lubaga hill, the sixth Nsambya
hill and the seventh is Kampala hill.
Luganda (one of the native languages) and English are the most commonly spoken languages. The
capital is divided into 5 regions that oversee local planning: Kampala Central Division, Kawempe Division,
Makindye Division, Nakawa Division and Lubaga Division.

You can find relevant information about the East African Community Welcome office
city/ country from various information centers
Administrative Address, 9th Floor Postal
Uganda Tourism Board building, Plot 67/75, Yusuf Lule Road
42 Windson Crescent Kololo, Impala house t +256 414 340119/ +256 414 340100,
t 0414 342196/7 f +256 414348171.
w www.visituganda.com e [email protected], www.meaca.go.ug
e [email protected] Open from 8am to 5pm from Monday to Friday

TOUR OPERATORS e: [email protected] t: 0414 340533,
Footprints Safari Limited, m: 0772 403614
Adrift Adventure Co. 5th Floor Northern Wing, Social w: www.pearlofafricatours.com
14 Yolk Terrace, Kololo, Security House e: [email protected]
t: 0414 252720 / 0312 237438 t: 0414341972, m: 0776466566 Premier Safaris Ltd.
w: www.adrift.ug w: www.footprintssafaris.co.ug 96-98 5th Street Industrial Area
e: [email protected]. e: [email protected] t: 0414 259390/4/5
Association of Uganda Tour GeoSafaris Ltd w: www.mweyaparaa@
Operators (AUTO) 1-3 Coral crescent, unit 8, Kololo africaonline.co.ug
14 York Terrace Kololo, m: 0703 723274 e: [email protected]
t: 0414 542599, m: 0775 331077 e: [email protected] The Uganda Safari Company
e: [email protected] Great lakes Safaris 15 Bunayomba road, Bugolobi
Afri tours & Travel Ltd 1001 Block 243 Biina Road t: 0414 251182
1 Kafu Road Fairway Hotel Mutungo Hill e: [email protected]
Poolside t: 0414 267153, m: 0772 426368 w: www.safariuganda.com
t: 0414 4233596 w: www.safari-uganda.com Volcanoes Safaris.
w: [email protected] e: [email protected], gls@ 27 Lumumba Avenue Nakasero
Bunyonyi Safaris Ltd utlonline.co.ug t: 0414 3446464 Nakumat Oasis
3 Portal Avenue Pearl Of Africa Tours & Travel Mall
t: 0414 347460, Nakumatt Oasis Mall, B2, Lower
w: www.bunyonyi.com Ground Floor

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EVENTS

EVENTS: what’s on!
18th July Indian
We all remember Nelson National Day
Mandaela.
The UN general Assembly The Indian Society will celebrate
declared this day as Nelson its national day second week
Mandeal National Day- as of September, details of date
it’s a norm we encourage and guest perfomer shall
communities to carry
out selfless activities been communicated, for more
by dedicating 67 minutes of your time. Caution should information contact
be exercised to ensure that the activities of the day are
not for profit making. For more information please visit
www.un.org/en/events/mandeladay

Saturday Every 3rd
12th Wednesday
of the
September Month
2015
UCF Dinner Quiz takes
The Starlight Safari Ball - place at 7pm
returning for its third year at at Dancing Cup on Luthuli
The Sheraton. This fun evening Ave, Bugolobi. The price
will include music from Code is 35,000 Ush per person
9 and DJ Rota, a selfie station, inclusive of quiz entry, a
a charity auction and raffle plate of delicious pub grub,
featuring some very tempting prizes for the winning
prizes - all making for an team, and a donation to
unforgettable night whilst UCF.
raising funds for conservation • Tables must be booked
in Uganda. in advance by emailing
Don't miss out - book your emmanuel.aupal@
ball tickets or arrange to ugandacf.org.
host a table (seating 8-10) by
emailing emmanuel.aupal@
ugandacf.org

2015........ Expats in Uganda conducted both online and offline first ever annual service
EXPAT GIANTS Service nomination, with the aim of recognising service providers who have set an example by
consistently demonstrating service Excellency. We here by announce at least three of
NOMINATIONS the nominees.
We would like to thank each and everyone of you that spared time to nominate.

Categories Education Entertainment Health Leisure & hospitality Society centred Shopping Telephoning &
Nominees Ambrosoli Kampala Music Shool Surgery organisation Internet
Winners ISU Ndere IHK
Heritage (HIS) Qwera Band Corsu Diary of a Muzungu USPCA Game Africell
KADS Rwakobo Lodge UCF Shoprite MTN
Mihingo Lodge Italian Supermarket Airtel

USPCA

Ambrosoli KADS Surgery Rwakobo Lodge Game Africell (Internet
Services)

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ADMINISTRATION

Photo by: Mehul Kanani/ Colour Chrome

ADMINISTRATION

Formalities
Work permits
Insurances

2.1. FORMALITIES

Foreigners come to Uganda for different reasons: Usually you’re required to have a VISA
issued on entry (Visitor’s Pass).

Special Pass requirement
• Company documents or company profile
• Special pass forms are issued at the ministry of internal affairs

Its mandatory to renew on a quarterly basis
Employees: Work Permit
All non-nationals (including nationals of Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, and Tanzania) that wish to settle and
conduct business in Uganda are required to have a work permit. Application for employment permits
and work permits must be filled at the following address:

Ministry of Internal Affairs Class A2 Expatriates in Gov’t • Land little
75 Jinja Road services • Investment license
t: 0414595945, 0414348707 Required documents • Recommendation from LCs or
w: www.imigration.co.ug • Fill entry Permit form
Below are the various work • Attach photocopies of the RDCs office
permits for the various • Work plan/ feasibility study of
professionals. passport
Class A Diplomatic Service • 2 passport size photos the project
Required documents • Covering letter from the undertaken
• Fill the entry permit form • Security bond
• Attach photocopies of passport organization • Articles and memorandum of
• 2 passport size photos • Covering letter from the line Association
• Covering letter from the Letter of good conduct from
ministry home country
embassy and supportive letter Class B Investment in Class C Investment in Mining
from the Ministry of foreign Agriculture Required documents
affairs Required documents • Fill Entry Permit form
• Note Verbale • Fill Entry Permit form • Photocopies of passport
• 2 passport size photos • 2 passport size photos
• Photocopies of passport • License issued by ministry of
• Covering letter

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natural resources home country Ugandans in other areas of
• Articles and memorandum of • Security bond expertise
Class G1 volunteers, NGO • Appointment letter from new
association workers, missionaries employer
• Supportive letter from ministry Required documents • Photocopies of passport
• Fill Entry Permit form • 2 passport size photos
of natural resources • 2 passport size photos • Covering letter
• Security bond • Copy of passport • Fill EP form
• Investment bond • Copy of NGO certificate • Company documents for the
• Investment license • Criminal record report (from new company i.e
• Letter of good conduct from Articles and memorandum
home country) • Certificate of incorporation
home country • Covering letter • Bank statement
or Interpol • Appointment letter • Trading license\security bond
Class D Business and Trade • Qualifications Family Reunification
Required documents Reasons for foreign worker, The spouse and children of the
• Fill Entry Permit form rather than a local and rationale citizen granted a dependant’s
• Covering letter of succession. pass must provide proof of
• 2 passport size photos Class G2 Employees marital or parental link to the
• Photocopies of passport Required documents citizen. In the Long run you
• Company’s bank statement • Fill Entry Permit form can acquire a certificate of
• Investment license • 2 passport size photos Residence.
• Articles and memorandum of • Photocopies of passport Certificate of residence (CR)
• Academic qualifications Documents Required:
Association • Letter of good conduct • Fill CR form
• Certificate of incorporation • Appointment letter • 3 passport size photos
• Income tax clearance • Covering letter • LC1 recommendation letter
• Trading license • Proof of failure to employ a • Covering letter
• Proof of investment • Medical report
Ugandan • Copy of passport
US$100,000 • Training opportunities for • Proof of ownership of property
• Letter of good conduct from (if any)
Ugandans • Marriage certificate copy (at
home country • Investment letter least 3 yrs)
• Security bond • Income tax clearance Articles • Copy of the spouse’s Uganda
passport
Class E manufacturers and memorandum Birth Certificate
Required documents • Trading license Today parents have 90 days with
• Fill Entry Permit form • Security bond which to register the birth of
• 2 passport size photos • Company’s bank statement their child with the registration
• Photocopies of passport • Certificate of incorporation services. Birth registration is
• Covering letter compulsory.
• Security bond Entry permit renewal Procedure:
• Company documents: Required documents 1. Declarant registers the
• Articles and memorandum • Fill Entry Permit form birth with the Hospital
• Investment license Administrator, Sub county
• Certificate of incorporation Covering letter Chief or Town clerk depending
• Bank statement • 2 passport size photos on the place where the birth
• Trading license • Photocopies of permit in the occurred.
• Income tax clearance 2. Declarant will be issued with a
• Letter of good conduct passport and short birth certificate as proof
Class F professionals • Copy of bio-data page of the of registration.
Required documents 3. Submit the short certificate to
• Fill Entry Permit form passport
• 2 passport size photos • Bank statement
• Photocopies of passport • Proof of Ugandans trained
• Qualifications Change of Employment
• Registration with the relevant Required documents
• Original Entry Permit leaf
organization e.g Association of • Letter of no objection from
medical practitioners
• Company documents former employer
• Letter of good conduct from • Proof of failure to find suitable

Ugandan
• Employment opportunities for

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the Registrar’s office. Outside office hours on appointment.
4. Collect assessment forms from Registrar and Marriage Certificate:
Marriage certificates are earned once a marriage
pay fee at bank. ceremony is conducted.
5. Clients can also make self assessment from the Marriages and divorces of Mohammedans are
celebrated between persons professing the
URA portal on www.ura.go.ug. Mohammedan religion according to the rites and
6. Take bank receipt back to Registrar and ask observances of the Mohammedan. The marriage
act ceases to apply to persons that elect to
when you can collect the long certificate. conduct a Mohammedan marriage.
Fees payable: Hindu marriages and divorces are solemnized
National applications Ug shs 5000 between Hindus or persons of allied religions like
Foreign applications US $ 40 Buddhists of Indian origin, jains or Sikhs and are
Refugees: Free solemnized in accordance with the customary
However, the same law also allows for late rites and ceremonies of either party to the
registration. marriage.
Passport Application for Minors Where customary marriages are celebrated
· Obtain and fill form A and B including LC to the rites of an African community and one of
the parties is a member to that community, they
endorsement. should be registered with the Sub County or town
· Attach written Consent letter from parents clerk of their respective marriage districts.
Monogamous marriages under the marriage act
addressed to the passport control officer. can only be celebrated in the office of the registrar
· If child is adopted attach adoption order from or a licensed building of a place of worship
belonging to a church, denomination or body.
High court of Uganda. Every marriage celebrant or registrar at the
· Attach copy of child’s birth certificate districts, Churches, Mosques and Temples must
· Attach copy of parent’s passport identification remit revenue and file returns for all marriages
celebrated or registered at the end of each month
documents. to the Registrar General at URSB.
· Attach 4 colored passport size photo taken Fees payable:
Filing notice of Marriage: Ug shs 10,000
against a white background. Registration of the Marriage (including
· Obtain bank payment advice forms from cash registration of the certificate): Ug shs 25,000
Foreign vote: Voting is only open to Nationals
office and make a payment fee shs. 120,000 to (You can vote by proxy at your respective embassy
the prescribed Bank. in uganda).
· Present the Bank return and application
requirements to receiving section.
· Collect Minor’s passport in a period of ten
working days.

Immigration Consultancy
Performance Measurement
t:0712 216 380 / 0701 032 720
e:[email protected]
UGIS Ltd
1 - Kimathi Avenue, 3rd Floor UAP Building
t: +256 414 259 861
e: [email protected]
w: www.ugis.co
Office hours: 8:00 – 5:30 Mon-Fri

2.2. INSURANCE

WHICH IS THE INSURANCE LEGALLY REQUIRED IN UGANDA?
• Motor Third Party Insurance (MTP)
• Workers Compensation Insurance (WC)

CAR INSURANCE
Motor comprehensive cover
Motor or Vehicle Insurance is designed to cater to the particular needs of the different vehicles on the
road and the particular needs of the vehicle owner.

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Motor Third Party Insurance (MTP) compensates and protects road users who may be injured or killed
by a vehicle. As a statutory insurance, the limits are set by Law and the compensation amounts are
pre-set. According to the current rates (August 2013), the maximum amount of compensation you
will get as an accident victim is UGX 1,000,000 with an aggregate per accident of UGX 10,000,000 from
this insurance. In Uganda, it is illegal for you to operate a vehicle (including motorbikes) without a
minimum, the statutory cover.

This does not mean that the liability is only worth UGX 1,000,000-this is just the maximum amount the
insurance company will contribute towards your compensation for the accident.

Third Party Fire and Theft (TPFT) includes the basic MTP cover and also covers loss or damage to the
vehicle if it is (i) damaged by fire, lightening or explosion, (ii) damaged either during an attempted theft
or while it is stolen, and (iii) if it is stolen but not recovered.

Motor Comprehensive is the widest motor insurance cover you can have as it covers: fire to the vehicle,
accidents/damage to the vehicle, motor third party (bodily injury and property damage) as well as
statutory obligations. Its premiums are much higher than the other two covers discussed and it is
therefore comparatively more expensive.
In addition to, for example, the benefits of the Third Party Fire and Theft cover; it will also cover
your car against accidental damage (for example hitting a tree while you drive) as well as the car’s
accessories and replacement of spare parts. If you would like to enjoy extra benefits like the Personal
Accident, Political Violence Terrorism and Sabotage extensions, additional premium will be charged.

Workers compensation /employee liability
Workers Compensation (WC) is a compulsory insurance that is applicable to all employees in Uganda
(whether formally or informally employed) who might be accidentally injured, die or acquire an
occupational disease during the course of their employment. In the case of bodily injuries, this cover
will only apply if the employee is on their way directly to work, at work or on their way directly home
after work. In a domestic setting, WC would cover domestic staff who might suffer accidental work
related bodily injuries. The option to upgrade to the Group Personal Accident (GPA) cover which
offers the employee more protection is also available. The GPA includes WC and covers the employee
worldwide for 24 hours/7 days a week and therefore does not limit the benefit to the limitations
mentioned in WC. GPA can also be extended to Group Life making it possible for the Insured to be
compensated in respect of claims logged due to natural death.

Domestic Insurance
A Domestic package provides the widest cover required for a home, its content, owners, legal liability
and domestic staff. Through its various sections, it will cover fire to the building, contents of the
household (that do not leave the premises), personal effects which are portable, for example a mobile
phone, workers compensation and legal liability to the occupants (either the landlord or the tenants).

Private Public Liability Insurance
Public Liability insurance covers the legal liabilities against the insured person or corporate body
arising from the public. Examples of businesses which can consider taking this cover are hospitals,

hotels, supermarkets, stadiums, schools and INSURANCE BROKERS
hotels. In taking this policy, you will be required AON Uganda
to give estimated amounts which the insurance 11/13 lower Kololo Terrace
company will pay in the event of a claim or loss. t: 0414230238 / 0414344819 / 0414229100
These amounts are commonly referred to as e: [email protected]
Limits of liability. You can estimate the maximum The Intercontinental Insurance Brokers Ltd
limit of liability on one event and maximum limit 129 old Kiira Road
of liability in aggregate (total claims payable per t: 0414220485 e: [email protected]
year).

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Marsh Uganda Ltd
3 Bandali Rise, Bugolobi
t: 0414220485 w: www.marsh-africa.com

HEALTH INSURANCE
Medical or Health Insurance basically pays out when the insured person falls sick or suffers bodily
injury or incurs medical expenses. This could be an employee or his/her dependants (usually paid for by
your employer) or yourself and/or your family, if you take out individual medical insurance.

You can either get medical insurance from a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO)-which will,
more often than not, limit access to medical to that particular HMO or their branch network-or from
an Insurance Company which provides medical insurance and a much wider range of health facilities

that you can visit for treatment. 2. Case Med Care Limited 5. International Health
Medical insurance covers, in 69 / 71, Buganda Road Network(IHN)
part, out-patient, in-patient t: 0414 250362 / 257123, 31, Bandari Rise, Bugolobi
and extensions such as 0312 250362, 0312 261123 P.O Box 3479, Kampala, Uganda
dental, optical, maternity and e-mail: [email protected] Tel: 0414 235686
emergency evacuation by road 3. International Air Ambulance E-mail: [email protected]
or air ambulance. The detail 4686, Kisigu – Namuwongo Website: www.hnug.com
will depend on your particular t: 0414 309800 / 0321 200400 6. Kampala International
needs. e: [email protected] Medical Centre.
1. AAR Health Service Website: www.img.co.ug Kansanga
16A, Elizabeth Avenue, Kololo 4. St. Catherine’s Clinic Tel: 0414510620
t: 0414 309800 / 0321 200400 83, Buganda Road E-mail: bmkimcentre@gmail.
e-mail: [email protected] t: 0414 231543 com
Website: www.aarhealth.com e: [email protected]
w: www.stcatherinesclinic.com

LIFE INSURANCE TRAVEL INSURANCE
Life assurance is a contract between an insurance Travelsure is UAP’s exciting travel
policy holder and an insurer, where the insurer insurance product that provides
promises to pay a designated beneficiary a sum cover for travelers going beyond
of money (the “benefits”) upon the death of the the Ugandan borders to countries
insured person. Depending on the contract, other all over the world. UAP works along
events such as terminal illness or critical illness with Travel Insurance Consultants
may also trigger payment. who are the underwriting
Major categorizations of life-based contracts managers and Europe assistance
include: which a has global representation,
1. Protection policies which are designed to provide these do the payment of medical
a benefit in the event of specified event. Typically bills abroad, emergency evacuation
this would be a lump sum payment. A common and repatriation, in hospital
form of this design is term insurance. monitoring, emergency information
2. Investment policies are designed to facilitate the and assistance, return of mortal
growth of capital by regular or single premiums. remains and legal assistance.

AAR Health Service Jubilee Insurance Co Sanlam life Insurance (U) Ltd
6 Makindu Close, Off Windsor Parliament Avenue 3 Nakasero Hill Road
Crescent, Kololo, t: 0414236029 / 0414434374 t: 0417726526
t: 0414258527 e: [email protected] w: www.sanlam.co.ug
Case Medical Centre Liberty e: [email protected]
69/ 71 Buganda Road 1, 2nd floor ,Investment House, UAP Insurance Co. Ltd
t: 0414250362 / 0312261123 Dundas Road Kololo 1 Kimathi Avenue
w: www.casemedcare.org t: 0414233794/ 0312264919 t: 0414332700 / 44332701
e: casemedcare@casemedcare. w: www.liberthealthblue.com,
org www.Liberty.co.za

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THE TEN STEPS TO ADOPTION AT UGANDANS ADOPT

1. Your expression of interest want to adopt, the kind of child in. This will include visiting the
You can contact us by sending you would best be able to care child at our babies’ home, fun
an email to adoption@ for, and your overall suitability. outings, visits by the child to
ugandansadopt.ug or by References will be sought and your house as well as overnight
calling our adoption hotline on checks will be made during the stays. Gradually, you and the
+25676110304. We will email assessment process. child will get to know each
you information for prospective other, and soon the child will be
adoptive parents including an 4. Going to panel able to move in to your home.
Expression of interest form Your assessment will be 8. Moving in
or you can visit us at Malaika followed by a written report An exciting and a daunting
Babies’ Home to complete the by your social worker and time for all concerned! Moving
form instead. An expression of will be given to an adoption in can be stressful at the best
interest form is a simple form panel for them to recommend of times so it doesn’t take
that captures your contact whether or not you should much to imagine the mix of
details so we can set up your be approved for adoption. emotions that this could evoke
first meeting with a social The Adoption Panel, which is when you’re able to bring your
worker. You’ll have a social chaired by the Government of child home for the first time.
worker assigned to you and Uganda under The Ministry Most importantly, it marks the
they will become your main of Gender, Labour and Social beginning of your life together
point of contact, welcome your Development. The panel as a family. Your Social Worker
interest, explain your adoption consists of a Child psychologist will visit regularly during
information pack as well tell you and representatives from the three year pre-adoptive
more about the way the process KCCA Probation Officer, Police, fostering period.
works. For more updates about adoptive parents and NGOs 9. Making the adoption legal
Ugandans Adopt, follow us on working with children. Don’t An adoption is made legal only
Twitter. worry too much about this! after completion the pre-
The vast majority of adopters adoption fostering period as
2. Preparing to adopt considered by the panel are required by the Ugandan Law.
After your initial meeting approved. This is done by the making of an
with your social worker, we adoption order in court, which is
will then invite you to one of 5. Being linked with a child done either in the Magistrates
our prospective and adoptive Once you are approved, we will or High Court. This finally
parents’ events. This is like do our best to link you with a means that you are the legal
an informal training course, child. This can often take some parent of the child and the child
along with other prospective time and requires patience from is entitled to an inheritance
and adoptive parents, that you as a prospective adoptive being family. That day will mark
will give you an insight into parent. a momentous occasion in your
lives.
what adoption means today. It 6. A match is made 10. Your life together
provides an opportunity for you Once a link is made between Like any other family, you will
to chat in a relaxed environment you and a particular child, enjoy watching your child grow
with fellow prospective and or children, you will be given and develop. Also like any
adoptive parents and hear background information about other family, there are bound
more about their experiences. the child. This includes a to be ups and downs! Adoption
They’re also designed to help history of their early years, why support is available to see you
you learn what children need the child came into care, the through our Prospective and
from an adoptive family as well child’s characteristics, and any Adoptive parents events and
as explore what you are able to particular needs they may have. training’s , our website, our
offer. 7. Meeting your child Ugandans Adopt Facebook page,
3.You are assessed Once the match has been adoption@childsifoundation
Every prospective adopter has to approved, introductions to the email and by following us on
go through a formal assessment child can finally begin! These Twitter. You can also call us on
process. Your assigned social will be planned by the social our adoption hotline 0776110304.
worker will be responsible for worker, the carer who is looking
this, including a home study. after the child and you. This is
They will visit you at your home so you get the chance to bond
to discuss and explore why you with them before they move

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Embassy of Algeria 14 Eritrea Embassy Plot Japanese Embassy Sahrawi Embassy
Acacia Avenue, Kololo 49B Upper Kololo Plot 8 Kyadondo Road Semawata Road,
0414 232 689/ Terrace, 0414342625 0414349542/3/4/ Ntinda, 0312-299456
0414 232 918 Ethiopian Embassy Kenya High Serbia, 1 Bandali rise
Consulate of Austria 3L Kitante Close Commission 4 Lower Bugolobi 0414 235 733
6, Bank Lane 0414348340 / 341881 Kololo Terrace [email protected]
Entebbe Road, European Union 0414258235/6 Somalia 16 Nile
Kampala Crested Towers Korea, 22 Accacia Avenue 0775-917983
0414 235 796 Building 0414701000 Avenue, Simba Towers South Africa High
Belgium Embassy French Embassy 16-18 0312 202 130/28 Comm. Nakasero Road
Rwenzori Towers, 6th Lumumba Avenue emb.kampala@mofat. 0417702100
Floor, Nakasero Road 0414304500/510 go.kr South Korea, 22
0414 349 569 Ghana, 6 Kalekezi Libyan Embassy 28 Accacia Avenue
British High Close Kololo Hill drive Prince Charles Drive, Kololo,
Commission, 4 0773 718 672, 0772 408 Kololo 041-7700700 0414 500 197-8
Windsor Loop Road 765 Mozambique, 4 emb.kampala@mofat.
031-2312000 tomburuku@yahoo. Kampala road, Orient go.kr
Burundi Embassy co.uk House, First Floor South Sudan 12
14, SM Chambers, 1st Germany Embassy 0414 251 184 Sezibwa Road,
Floor, 0414 235 850 15 Philip Road Kololo mozambiqueconsul@ Nakasero
Canada, 14 Parliament 0414501111 gmail.com Spain, 27 Baskerville
Avenue, Jubilee Greece, M289 Ntinda Netherlands Embassy Avenue Kololo
Insurence Building Industrial Area Rwenzori Courts 0414 342 372
0414 258 141 / 0414 Nakawa 0414346000 Swedish Embassy 24
348 141 0414 286 961 Nigeria High Lumumba Avenue
kamapala@ [email protected] Commission 33 0417700800
nadaconsulate.ca Holy See (Vatican Nakasero Road Sudan Embassy 21
China Embassy 37, Embassy) Chwa II 0414233691/2 Nakasero Road 0312-
Malcolm X Avenue, Road, Mbuya Hill North Korea, 10Prince 261358
Kololo, 0414 231 095/ 0414505619 Charlse Dirve Kololo Tanzania High
0414 259 881/ Iceland Embassy 0414 343 424 Commission 6 Kagera
0414 234 058 18 Akii-Bua Road, dprkemb@utlonline. Road, 0414256272
Congo Republic Nakasero 0414230984 co.ug Thai Land, 10 Kalitunsi
Embassy 20,Phillip Indian High Norwegian Embassy road Bugolobi 0414
Road, Kololo, 0414 250 Commission 18 AkiiBua Road, 253 664
099/ 0312 282 321 11 Kyadondo Nakasero 0417112000 rtcnice@utlonline.
Cuba Embassy 10 Road Nakasero Pakistan, Hotel co.ug
Lower Kololo Terrace 0414257368/344631 Diplomat Muyenga, Trinidad & Tobago H/C
K.A.R. 0414233742 Iran Embassy 8 Moyo Tank Hill, Plot 44 Chwa II Palace
Danish Embassy 3 Close, Kololo 0414 267 655/ 0414 572 Mbuya 0414562400
Lumumba Avenue 0414505886/505727 828 Turkey (0772-222121) 9
031-263211 Ireland Embassy 23 Russian Embassy 28 Elgon Terrace, Kololo
Egyptian Embassy Plot Yusuf Lule Road Malcolm X Avenue 0414500182
4 Lower Kololo Terrace 0417713800 Kololo, 0414345698 USA Embassy
0414254525/345152 Italian Embassy Rwanda Embassy 2 Nsambya, Ggaba Road
Embassy of the Rep. of 11 Lourdel Road Nakaima Road 0414259792
Korea Simba Towers, Nakasero 0414250450 0414344045 United Arab Emirates
22 Acacia Ave. Saudi Arabia Embassy Yusuf Lule Road 0312-
0414-500197/8 TWED Towers, 6th Fl. 203119
Wing B 0313-340616/7

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In a sorry State
Author: James Joughin
Revieweed by Ngabire Emmanuel

Set in 2011 Uganda, James plugged onto its giant teats, come off as a bunch of
Joughin’s In a Sorry State is like the kids of one of NADS’ self-absorbed, shallow (yet
a candid look into the dark hybrid goats sucking at their obnoxious) junkies with an
world International Aid and the mother’s. appetite for whiskey and
citizens, global and local, who Against the glorious edifice hookers. The Christian
thrive in it. of this reality, Faith’s fragile missionaries are little more
The story unfolds first, through ideals are dashed like china. than buffoons. The only
the eyes of Faith Cullimore, Bewildered and frustrated at Ugandans in the book that
a rookie International Aid first, she finally rebels and manage to rise up from the
worker from the UK and, later, flees back into the field to meet general colouring of locals as
through those of Dr. Bent the “real” Ugandan farmers either barely visible, ragged
Baxter, an old hand in the who have eluded them till this curiosities or whores, are a
development aid world fresh point. tiresome ministry official who
from a controversial posting in Yet even in her one act of speaks funny, a clichéd sketch
Kazakhstan. defiance, Faith seems less of the genial yet thoroughly
Young, idealistic, and painfully like a determined crusader corrupt Minister, and a
naive, Faith is soon made to for truth and more like a child seemingly intelligent, helpful
understand that their real whose naiveté, while charming, gofer called Lodi whose major
assignment is to rubberstamp is expected to run out quickly- motivation, it turns out, was a
an increase in funding for which indeed it seems to do desire to shag the white girl.
development aid’s showpiece shortly before the book arrives But, if you cannot edify, you
initiative: National Agricultural at its non-climactic climax. might try to amuse. On this
Development Services, NADS. The plot is basic enough, but score, the author generally
The project too big to fail, even a generic tale (with the succeeds, throwing cheeky
not least because of both Ebola, political demonstrations, jabs at almost every sacred
government officials and expats potholes, persecuted cow in the kraal, ridiculing the
whose insatiable mouths are homosexuals and ‘gridlocked hypocrisies of a system that
traffic’, without all of which feeds off the poor it allegedly
a story about Uganda is not exists to help.
complete) may be worked In a Sorry State might easily
into a memorable one by be read in two evenings. Pick
having characters who etch it up, read and be amused by
themselves onto the mind. But, it... then promptly proceed to
alas, characters of fire were forget it.
likely out of stock when our
author went shopping.

If we readily recognise Faith, a
weak and ineffectual character,
as a major protagonist in the
book, it is as a dwarf might
appear enormous in a land
of Tom Thumbs. Dr. Baxter’s
cynicism, while initially
amusing, soon begins to grate-
as cynicism inevitably will.

Who else is in the book? No
one of consequence.
The international aid workers

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Photo by: Mehul Kanani/ Colour Chrome

accommodation

Accommodation Purchase
Relocation Agencies Moving In
Renting Electricity & Gas

3.1. TEMPORARY accommodation

CENTRAL TOWN t: 0454436367 e: [email protected]
Africana Hotel Ltd e: excellenthotelug@hotmail. Holiday Express Hotel
2 - 4 Wampewo Avenue, Kololo com 16-18 Luwum Street, Nakasero
t: 0414777000, M- 0752748080/1 Fairway Hotel & Spa t: 0312262859-9
w: www.hotelafricana.com 1-2 Kafu Road, Nakasero m: 0772 669218 w: www.
e: [email protected] t: 0414259571/2 w: www. holidayexpresshotel.com
Capitol Palace Hotel fairwayhotel.co.ug Hotel Triangle
26-32 Katalima Crescent e: [email protected] 16 Buganda Road
Naguru Hill, Naguru Fang Fang Hotel t: 0414231747 / 0414233410
t: 0414289344/5, M-0714000784 / 9 Ssezibwa Road, Nakasero w: www.hoteltriangle.co.ug
0773 00084 t: 0414235828 / 0414233115 e: reservations@hoteltriangle.
w: www.capitolpalace.ug w: www.fangfang.co.ug co.ug.
e: reservations@capitolpalace. e: [email protected] Hotel Ruch
ug Golf Course Hotel 3 Kintu Road
The Emin Pasha Hotel 64-88 Yusuf Lule Road t: t: 0312210110 m: 0702 820100 /
27 Akii Bua Road, Nakasero 0414563500 / 0312302280 w: 0772820100
t: 0312264712/3/4 / www.golfcoursehotel.com w: www.hotelruch.com
0414236977/8/9 e: reservation@golfcoursehotel. e: [email protected]
m: 0752 236977/9 com Humura Resorts
w: www.eminpasha.com Grand Global Hotel 3 Kitante Close, Nakasero,
e: [email protected] t: 0414531836 Kololo
Equatorial Hotel w: www.grandglobalhotel.co.ug t: 0414700400, 4700402
37-39 William Street e: manager@grandglobalhotel. w: www.humura.org
t: 0414250783 co.ug e: [email protected]
Excellent Hotel Grand Imperial Hotel Imperial Royal Hotel
81 Kampala Road, EM Plaza Nile Avenue t: 0414250681-8 7 Kintu Road, Central

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t: 0417111001 OUT OF TOWN t: 0417121000 e: lakevictoria@
w: www.imperialhotel.co.ug Arcadia Suites serena.co.ug
e: [email protected] 54A Kira Road, Le Petit Village Hotel
Kabira Country Club M: +256 753 553 777, 1278 quality hill, Ggaba Road
63 old Kira Road, Bukoto T: +256 417 333 400 t: 0312265530-4
t: 0312227222-3 w : www.arcadiakampala.com w: www.lepetitvillage.net
e: kabiracountryclub@ e: gm@arcadiakampala. e: [email protected]
kabiracountryclub.com com, [email protected], Manhattan Guest House
Kampala Serena Hotel [email protected] Balintuma Road
6-8 Nile Avenue, Nakasero Afrique Suites Hotel Namirembe
t: 0414309000 95 Circular Road, Mutungo Hill T:0788169841
w: www.serenahotels.com t: 0414223385 m: 0772469880 E:manhattanguesthouse@
e: [email protected] w: www.afriquesuiteshotel.co.ug hotmail.com
Metropole Hotel e: [email protected] Royal Nest
51-53 Windsor Crescent, Kololo Cassia Lodge & Restaurant Kabakanjagala Road, Rubaga
t: 0414391000 Buziga Hill m: 0755777002/4 t: 0414270017 m: 0775 11259
w: www.metroplekampala.co.ug w: [email protected] e: [email protected]
e: metropole@metroplekampala. CityBlue Hotels Royal Suites
com, reservations@ t: +256791200017 18-20 Binayomba Road, off
metropolekampala.com w: www.citybluehotels.com, Luthuli Avenue, Bugolobi
Nob View Hotel e: [email protected], t: 0312263816-9 m: 0772 506752
Commercial Road reservations.ug@cityblueshotels. w: www.royalsuites.co.ug
t: 0414286376 m: 0774225584 com e: [email protected]
w: www.nobviewhotel.com City Royal Resort Rwizi Arch Hotel
e: [email protected] 8-10 Kataza Close, Opposite Kansanga Kiwafu Road, Kasanga
Protea Hotel Kampala Shell Bugolobi m: 0772 684839 / 0782915164
4 Elgon Terrace, Kololo t: 041425803 / 0414258046 e: [email protected].
t:031 255 0000 m: 0755 919000 / 0755919002 Silver Springs Hotel
w: www.proteahotels.com/ e: cityresortkampala@yahoo. Plot 76 A&B Port Bell Road,
kampala, e: [email protected] co.uk, Bugolobi
Shangri-La Nyonyi Gardens e: reservation@cityroyalkampala. t: 0414505976
Hotel & Apartments com m: 0776 790175 / 0772604848
Kololo Hill (next to the Kololo Hotel Diplomate e: [email protected]
Airstrip) Diplomate Road, Tank Hill, Sir Jose Hotel
m: 0772 222622 / 0772 222612 Muyenga Ggaba Road, Nsambya
w: www.hotel-apartment- t: 0414267655 / 0414572828 m: 0777 077605 / 0772 500322
uganda.com m: 0712316086 w: www.sirjosehotel-uganda.
e: nyonyi@hotel-apartment- w: www.diplomatekampala.com com
uganda.com e: diplomatekampala@hotmail. e: [email protected] /
Shangri-La Hotel com [email protected].
8-10 Ternan Avenue, Nakasero Hotel Kenrock Sky Hotel International Limited
t: 0414236213 / 0312261120 Muyenga, Kampala. 1423, Ntinda-Naalya Road
m: 0772 619755 t: 0414501889 m: 0752333377 m: 0782 838967/ 0701 838967
e: [email protected]. e: [email protected] w: www.skyhoteluganda.com
Sheraton Hotel Kampala Ivy’s Hotel e: [email protected],
Tarnan Avenue, Nakasero Mugalaasi Place, 90/91 Sir Albert [email protected].
t: 0414220000 Cook Road, The Squires Guest House
Speke Hotel Rubaga Wakaliga 1-3 Kiswa Road, Bugolobi
7-9 Nile Avenue, t: 0414273664 / 0312265482 t: 0414220254
t: 0414235332-5 / 0414259221 e: [email protected] Tristar Hotel
e: [email protected] Khalifa Executive suites 1215 Kabowa Road,
Taj Mahai Hotel & Casino 14 Bugolobi, Binayomba Road, Najjanankumbi
75 First street, Industrial Area off Luthuli Avenue t: 0312515161 / 0414272099
t: 0417716600 t: 0414222575, e:khalifa@ w: www.tristarhotelkampala.
w: www.tajmahal.co.ug khalifasuites.com com
e: [email protected] Lake Victoria Serena Resort e: [email protected]
Lweza – Kigo Road

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Yellow Heaven Golf Course Apartments w: www.summitviewapartments.
Ggaba road ( At Oryx Petrol 5 Makindu Close, off Yusuf Lule net.
Station go left off Ggaba Road) Road, Kololo e: contact@
e: [email protected] t: 0414255465 / 0414302280 summitviewapartments.net
t: 0782900457 e: gci@golfcourseapartments. The Seventeen Apartments
com 17, Kololo Hill Lane
SERVICED APARTMENTS Hillview Apartments w: www.the17apartmenthotel.
Acacia Apartments 7-9 Clement Hill Road, Nakasero com
23, Acacia Avenue, Kololo t: 0414233963 / 0414251434 e: [email protected]
t: 0772 403462, 0702 789322, m: 0752650067 m: +256.792.17.20.17 /
0715 759556 w: www.hillview.w1.co.ug +256.742.17.17.17
e: [email protected] e: [email protected]
Acacia Suites Hill Rise Apartments 3.2. MOVING IN
31 Acacia avenue, Kololo Plot 3 Nambi Road, Naguru,
t: 0414254644 m: 0712 212121 m: 0712 741 227 / 0712 503 915 Rules for Moving in
w: www.apartmentsinkampala. Successfully
com Legacy courts • Ensure that all your
e: apartmentsinkampala@gmail. Plot 7 Commercial Road, Ntinda
com t: +256 414 289 belongings are insured for
Aspen Place Executive Suites e: info@legacycourtsapartment- their replacement value
773 Ggaba Road, Bunga, skampala.com before being shipped.
t: 041 4269485. Regency Suites & Apartments • With the help of friends or
e: [email protected] 30 Lugogo Bypass recommended realtors, look
Castle Apartments t: 0414251878 for a suitable house before
1844, Kisota road, Kisaasi- m: 0792 700121/ 0752743212 arrival of your goods to avoid
Ntinda w: www.regency-suitesug.com all subsequent storage costs
t: 0312265812/3 m: 0754372882 e: [email protected] • Ensure that water and
w: www.castleuganda.com Royal Suites electricity are properly
e: [email protected] 18-20 Binayomba Road, Bugolobi connected; working perfectly
Crystal Suites t: 0312263816-9 m: 0772 506752 and the bills are up to date.
31/33 off old portbell road, w: www.royalsuites.co.ug • Do not pay your rent unless
Bugolobi e: [email protected] the landlord has documented
t: 0414259087 m: 0712629483 Salama springs apartments proof that all bills are up to
w: crystalsuitesuganda.com 76E Old Port Bell Road, Bugolobi date. Otherwise, you risk
e: [email protected] t: 0414505969/70/71 inheriting them to avoid
Dolphin Suites e: [email protected] disconnection.
36 Princess Anne Drive, Selonie Homes Limited • Do not pay your rent to
Bugolobi Salama Road, Munyonyo realtors unless you have seen
t: 0414505652/3/5 t: 0414373465 m: 0774359169 the actual landlord
w: www.dolphinsuites.co.ug w: www.seloniehomes.com • When taking delivery of your
e: [email protected] e: [email protected] goods, show the removal
Elizabeth Apartments e: [email protected]. team around the house first;
3-5 Bukoto Rise, Naguru, Speke Apartments you may even put signs on
m: 0772443355 Wampewo Avenue, Kololo each door with the name of
e: [email protected] t: 0414346180/1 m: 0752711704 the room in a language they
Enkombe Place Apartments w: www.spekehotel.com understand (most removal
14A Sserunkuma Road, Upper e: [email protected] companies use English).
Mbuya Speke Resort Munyonyo
t: 0414223179, m: 0772342433 / Munyonyo *These tips have been provided
0772935572 t: 0414227111 by Worldwide Movers Uganda
w: www.enkombeplace.com w: www.spekehotel.com. Ltd*
e: [email protected] e: spekeresortapartment@
Forest Villas spekeresort.com REMOVALS
Plot 6/8 Kyaggwe Road, Summit View Apartments AGS Frasers Uganda Ltd
Nakasero, Kololo 598B 7th street, industrial area
m: 0776 523 327 21/23 kololo hill lane, Kololo t: 0414348337 m: 0793 782 349
e: [email protected] t: 0312298208 w: www.agsfrasers.com
e: agas-uganda@agsmovers.
com

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Bollore Africa Logistics e: [email protected] com, w: www.
M611 Ntinda Road Worldwide Movers Uganda Ltd executiverelocationsafrica.com
t: 0414336000 m: 0752732947 45 Kibira Road, Industrial area, UGIS Ltd
[email protected] Bugolobi 1 - Kimathi Avenue, 3rd Floor
Graben 4PL m: 0772 766838 UAP Building
41, Luthuli Avenue, Unit 4, w: [email protected] / t: +256 414 259 861
(behind the The Brand house) www.wwmovers-africa.com e: [email protected]
t: 0414692986 w: www.ugis.co
w: www.raben4pl.com RELOCATION AGENCY Office hours: 8:00 – 5:30
Uni Movers & Logistics Executive Relocations Mon-Fri, Outside office hours on
Portbell Road, Luzira 59, 7th Street Industrial area, appointment.
t: 0414 288344 m: 0752666619 t: 0414348337 e: kampala@
w: www.unimoversug.com executiverelacationsafrica.

3.3. RENTING

In Kampala renting is at high peak. To rent/lease there is always an agreement drawn between the
lessor (usually the owner of the building being rented out) and a tenant, relating to occupying the
building, subject to payment of rent. This does not necessary occur over a written agreement though
it’s preferable to have one drawn up. If you rent a property ‘furnished’, it usually has furniture, crockery
and does not normally include sheets, etc. Ask for inventory this will help you in the event of dispute.
If you rent ‘unfurnished’, you should be aware that the majority of decent apartments include kitchen
appliances but curtain rails, carpets and lighting appliances are not usually included. After identifying
the property and inspecting it to ensure that it meets your desired standards; you are advised, as a first
time resident, to preferably engage the services of a lawyer. The landlord will be expected to provide
you with a copy of the title deed and identification documents. The first time resident should provide;
A copy of his/her passport, photographs and both parties (landlord/lessee) will be required to sign a
copy of the lease agreement. A well furnished apartment in areas: Kolol –Naguru and Munyonyo rate
between $ 2500-3,500 (Large house-3/4 bed rooms) and unfurnished at $1,000 – $2000, Ggaba Road
$1,200 – $1,500, Mbuya- $1,500, Ntinda- 500 ( estimates). For more information check with:
Home Hippo , Mackenzie Vale Road, Kololo,T: +256 705 126 526, +256 750 126 526 q: www.homehippo.ug
True Level, (for Housing and Maintenance services) t: 0752 631 526 / 0776 015 777
Lamudi, 436-437 Mawanda Road, B3 Corner House, T: 0784070350, www.lamudi.co.ug
Registering the lease
For first residence lease there is need for the landlord to register the lease with the relevant tax
authority after it has been signed by the parties (landlord/tenant). As per the current tax regime, a
fraction of the lease payment (20% of net receipts after costs or 16% of gross receipts) is payable to the
tax authority as rental tax.
The Amount to Rent
Rent rates vary based on location, ambience and status of the house.
Payables by the Tenant
Private consumption of water, gas, electricity.
Maintenance, cleaning and care taking costs of communal equipment for instance stairs, lifts, lobby,
heating areas, gutters, pipes.
Occupants insurance
Replacement of gadgets for instance fuses, bulbs, switches.
Payable by the Landlord
Repair of Buildings and Flat, Fire insurance of Building or flat, Purchase of communal materials,
Repair and maintenance of heating system, Maintenance and repair of tanks, tiles, replacements,
electrical installation.
Tenants’ Guarantee
In a few cases tenants provide guarantee the cost of equipment damage is always offset and the
balance is refunded to the tenant incase they wish to move. This is not subjected to interest.

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3.4. PURCHASE

The Ugandan law stipulates that a foreigner cannot buy land but can only get a lease. However the
same law allows you to buy land in the name of the company. After locating and identifying the desired
property, you are advised;
1. To ensure that you get a copy of the title

and have it verified at the Ministry of Lands to ensure that the title is genuine.
2. After confirmation that the title is genuine, when ready to pay for the property, have a lawyer draft a

sales agreement for the property which should be signed by both parties i.e the seller and buyer plus
witnesses and a lawyer subsequent to which payment is finalized.
3. Proceed and register the title deed in your names.
Purchase is carried out in 3 stages: the signature of a provisional sales agreement (key document
that shows evidence of purchase). Followed by issue of Transfer forms (documents used to indicate
evidence of property transfer) and the title deed (legal document that shows evidence of ownership of
a property). Also required during purchase is a copy of the vendors/sellers identification documents,
along with 2 passport photographs of the vendor/buyer.
ACQUIRE A LEASEHOLD LAND TITLE

Procedure
Required documentation:
• You must have fully completed forms 8, 10, 18, 23.
• A set of authentic deed plans.
• 3 passport photos
• Area land Committee report
• District land officer technical report
• Receipt of payment
• Forwarding letter requesting for a leasehold title signed by the District Land officer of the respective

District where the land is located.
• Present original copies and photocopies (of the above documents) to the department of land

Administration for processing where Photocopies are stamped “Received” and returned to you.
• Check for approval of documents within a period of ten working days.
• Once approved the documents are then forwarded to the office of titles for preparation and issuance

of lease agreements, sealing by the chairperson and secretary of the respective district land board. This
takes ten working days.
• Pay stamp duty ( 1% of premium of 1 % of annual rent X years granted)
• Once the lease documents have been fully signed, sealed and Embossed at URA, you’re then issued
photocopy of lease agreement (signed, stamped “Received”).
• On presenting the stamped “Received” copy you’re then issued a Leasehold title.
Fees paid to URA – 1% of the premium ground Rent.
Fees paid to Ministry and District
Registration fees: UGX. 10,000
Assurance of Title: UGX 20,000
Issuance of Title: UGX. 20,000
Preparation of lease: UGX 20,000

REGISTER CAVEAT
Procedure
Required documentation:
• Two sets of dated, embossed Caveat Documents duly witnessed by advocate and signed by you

(Deponent).
• Statutory declaration signed by development and commissioners for Oaths.
• 2 passport photos as Deponent
• Present original copies and photocopies (of the above documents) to the office of titles for processing

where Photocopies are stamped “Received” and returned to you.
• Confirm entry of caveat upon the register in a period of ten working days.

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The Kazinga Channel in Uganda is a wide, By Corné Schalkwyk
32-kilometre long natural channel that links Lake Uganda meander tour of Uganda. Marasa Africa
Edward and Lake George, and a dominant feature who owns the luxury Mweya Safari lodge nestled
of Queen Elizabeth National Park. The channel on the peninsula with views that stretch over the
attracts a large variety of wild animals and birds, lazing channel, has a keen interest in the village.
with one of the world’s largest concentrations of It’s their sustainable tourism partner and part of
hippos and numerous Nile crocodiles their $1 for the future project. The lodge includes
A boat trip down the channel is one of the best $1 for every guest staying at the lodge and these
ways to explore this oasis that plays host to the funds goes towards community projects, such as
fascinating species within the park, and a must the fishing village school project.
for keen birders that visit Uganda. Nestled on the We meet Jacob’s mother as she shows us her
banks of the Kazinga Channel you will find a small humble home, and it fills us with a sense of pride
fishing village that has become an integral part not to know that Jacob our guide has come a long way,
only of Queen Elizabeth national park but also of
life on the channel itself. Tourism has
Jacob our guide waves as we steer the boat closer an incredible
to shore. A myriad of young children make their ability to touch
way down the banks to great us. You can’t but be the daily lives of
reminded of the candelabra trees within the park people
on seeing a grouping of kids all of a similar age
grouped together as they rush down to the water’s
edge to great Jacob.
Jacob himself is one of the success stories of the
village, having grown up along the channel he
now works for Premier Safaris known for their
innovation, and providing intimate experiential
experiences in Uganda. And you can’t get more
intimate then being guided home by Jacob.
He is taking us to meet the family, friends and
fisherman that live in his village as part of our

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and now directly impacts on his village. and the support that we can provide with our
He is able to bring tourism and tourism dollars tourism dollars.
to his isolated village. Marasa “Mweya” also Tourism has an incredible ability to touch the
buys their fish from the village creating a great daily lives of people all around the world as we
partnership with the locals. learn from one another and support sustainable
The nature of humanity is that it actually thrives on practices. Tourism is simply an extension of
community, starting with our families, our villages, this community philosophy, reducing distances
our country and then our engagement with wider between people but at the same time enhancing
communities all structured in the same way, from cultural understanding across borders.
grass roots upwards. And yes they were right when they said they
We often disregard the significant individual believe that unique encounters always begin off
contribution we can bring to our own communities the beaten track…

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REMOVAL OF CAVEAT BASED ON A REQUEST BY PERSON WHO PLACED IT
Procedure
Required documentation:
• A letter of withdrawal of Caveat
• 1 passport photos as Deponent
• General receipts of payment of stamp duty and Registration fee
• Present original copies and photocopies (of the above documents) to the Department of land

registration for processing where Photocopies are stamped “Received” and returned to you.
• Confirm verification of your Identity within 5 working days.
• Present the stamped “Received” copy with in a period of five working days to confirm whether caveat

has been removed from the register.

Fees Involved
Registration fees – UGX. 10,000, Stamp Duty – UGX 5,000

ACQUIRING A MORTGAGE
Procedure
Required documentation:
• 2 sets of Mortgage deeds
• Duplicate title
• 2 passport photos
• Receipt of payment
• Present original copies and photocopies (of the above documents) to the department of land

Administration for processing where Photocopies are stamped “Received” and returned to you.
• Check for approval of documents within a period of ten working days.
• On presenting the stamped “Received” copy you’re then issued a duplicate title and Mortgage deed.

Fees Involved
Stamp duty – 0.05% of the value of the mortgage
Registration fees – UGX. 15,000
If it’s a company an additional UGX 5,000 is paid for perusal of company Records.
If the mortgage affects more than one title, an additional UGX 5,000 is paid for each extra plot.

3.5. REAL ESTATE 3.6. ELECTRICITY & GAS
AGENCIES
The Electric power is composed of Hydro and
Bageine & Company thermal power generated from Bujagali and
1st Floor Amber House t: 0414 258 117 Owen falls dam. Power is then transmitted to
National Housing Corporation various distributors in Uganda.
Plot 5 7th Street Industrial Area t: 0414 330 002
Canansites Limited FerDsult Engineering Services Ltd
Plot 4 Wampewo Avenue, Kololo t: 0414 347 397 17/19 Kampala Rd, Diamond Trust Building
Jukas Construction Company limited t: 0312 267775 / 0414 342198
Plot 33A Murtala Courts, Nakasero t: 0312 265 e: [email protected] w: www.ferdsult.net
455, Nationwide Properties (Royal Palms)
Tirupati Development Company
P O Box 2412 t: 0712 991 293, 0714888901

UMEME
Umeme Rwenzori House 1 Lumumba Avenue 0312 360600, www.umeme.co.ug
Electricity in the Kampala market
UMEME is in charge of the management and total distribution network for both domestic and
industrial Electricity in Kampala – Capital Region. UMEME also handles the supply of electricity to its
final users. Consumers are billed based on the energy used. UMEME draws up energy prices based on
different elements: taxes, energy costs, rate for use of the networks and public surcharges.

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Yaka
Most domestic and small commercial customers have been converted to the Prepaid Metering system
‘Yaka’. UMEME is responsible for the cost of Yaka installation for domestic and ordinary commercial
customers.

What do I receive when my Yaka connection is complete?
The new meter will be installed in a tamper proof meter box. A swipe card will be issued and a
Customer Interface Unit (CIU) allowing you to monitor your energy consumption will be installed inside
your premises. You will also be given a copy of the Meter Installation Form.
Currently, credit vouchers can be purchased from UMEME Service Centres.
You can chose to buy as much power as you please based on your consumption habits.
Once your units are complete, your electricity will go off. However, the Yaka CIU will signal a warning
beep when the credit is running low. When this happens, it is advisable to top-up your Yaka credit to
avoid power shutdown and related inconveniences.
You are only charged for units spent. In case you plan to travel ensure that your electronics are
powered off.

In case you forget or lose your token number or slip simply call the UMEME Contact Center on 0800
185 185 or 0800 185 186 or visit UMEME outlets with your meter number.

Safety Tips
Install surge arresting equipment to guard your home against electric surges (other surges include
rainstorms, lightening). Umeme Usually installs surge arrestors on its equipment forinstance
transformers for protection. Umeme does not compensate customers when they suffer from any power
surges. You’re advised, once power is off to switch off all equipments from the sockets.

GAS SUPPLY
Players in the supply, construction and maintenance of Gas
Gas supply is done by big companies like Shell, Total, Kobil, Petrocity and Hash Energy.
Construction/Maintenance of industrial gas installations is where Home Gas lies, and mostly individual
contractors working for the suppliers mentioned above.

Code per supply point of Gas
Gas installation code in Uganda is based on the British Standard (BS) code which has a yellow identity
for piped gas.

K-gas 4
Wankulukuku Road t: 0414271425
w: www.kenolkobil.com e: [email protected]

Mogas Uganda Ltd Home Gas ( U ) Ltd
94-100 Mukabya Road, Along Kampala Jinja S.F 39 Ovino Mall, Kisenyi Rd
Highway t: 0782616255
[email protected] e: [email protected]
t: 0414341914, 0752741750 w: www.homegas.ltd.ug
Shell ( VIVO Energy)
9/11, 7th Street industrial area SOLAR
t: 0312220261 Most Solar companies provide equipment for
w: www.vivoenergy.com small solutions suitable for domestic (lighting,
Total Uganda Ltd phone charging, Television and Fridges)
4, 8th street Industrial Area Bare Foot Power Uganda Ltd, 31 Bukoto Crescent,
t: 0414390713 Naguru,
For safety you could opt for gas installation out of t: 0312781212
the building. Contact Home gas below w:www.barefootpoweruganda.com

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3.7. WATER

National water and Sewerage Corporation ( the authority for distribution of water) are the principle
suppliers of water in Uganda. Kampala water is entrusted to run and manage water supply and meter
reading in Kampala city.
Kampala Area Main Branch
18/29 sixth street t: 031226487, 041315500/501, e: [email protected]
The Bill
Clients are recognized by Property and customer Reference number. With improved technology
NWSC uses a Hand-held meter reading device to draw up the bill based on units as to your meter.
Payment is done using E-water payment system, whereby you can walk to a nearby bank or check
your handset and follow prompts to clear your water bills. You’re then receipted.
Water Supply (Incase of water shortage)
Tukolebukozi Water Supply
Kalerwe roundabout Gayaza Road (charges about shs.200,000 for 8,000 liters inclusive of delivery
costs) t: 07044537003
Plumbers
Uganda Matyrs Shrine Plumbing Hardware t: 0772 644 886
Mbowa 0772 495 228

3.8. TELEVISION

You can acquire cable services by subscribing directly to your desired cable provider. Providers all
give access to digital TV only.
HOW TO SUBSCRIBE:
In all cases, subscription is possible at providers’ shops/ outlets. The length of subscription and
connection procedure will depend on the services chosen and equipment needed. All the relevant
addresses are referred to below:

Multichoice StarTimes
95 Buganda Road, Nakasero t: 0414 330000 First Floor, Soliz House
23, Lumumba Avenue, Nakasero

3.9. DECORATION Aristoc Flower Palace
Garden City Middle East Bugolobi
You may wish to call on a t: 0414 253112 / 0414 344381 Homes and Gardens
decorator, do it yourself or opt e: [email protected] Bandali Rise, Bugolobi
for an intermediate solution Deco Studio
involving working with a UMA Show ground, Opp the
decorating shop where you will main hall
find a wide selection, advice and Faith and Petals
someone to help you translate Dewiton, Jinja Road
your ideas into reality.

3.10. mobile telephone & internet

Uganda Communication Commission (UCC) is the regulatory body for the communication sector. The
telecom sector in Uganda is much liberalized. The various Telecom companies can be differentiated
by code. They have different call ratings and internet packages. In case you’re to travel check whether
your desired network offers roaming services.

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Airtel 28 - 30 Clement Hill Road, Avenue, Nakasero,
Former Warid towers Nakasero t: 0414 333200
t: 0414 230110 / 0752 230110 w: www.africell.ug Vodafone
w: www.airtel.com Smart telecom 1 Kololo Hill Drive
1 Clement Hill Road t: 0800300800/ 0723100100
MTN Uganda Uganda telecom Limited (UTL) w: www.vodafone.co.ug
22 Hannington Road, Nakasero Rwenzori Courts, Lumumba
t: 0312 212333
Africell

INTERNET
Internet connection can either be by modem/ wireless connection/ telephone/direct to handset. Internet
Providers directly offer internet services tailored to individual’s needs.

Africa Online In connect
5th Floor, commercial Plaza, 9Lourdel Road, Nakasero Hill
t: 0414342554 t: 0312 326600
AFSAT Communication Uganda Ltd TOLL FREE: 0800222444
1 Colville street, Ground Floor w: www.inug.co.ug
t: 0414343334 Smile Communications Uganda Ltd
Infocom Plot 10-12, Corporation Rise, Bukoto, Kampala
26 Wampewo Avenue, Kololo t: 041 4562800 t: +256 (0) 414 530 470
m: [email protected]
w: www.smile.co.ug

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REGISTRATION OF SIM - CARD
You can purchase a SIM - Card for your handset at any nearby kiosk. Kiosks are usually branded with
the kind of telecom service available.
It’s mandatory that every sim-card purchased is registered before usage. You can register from any
nearby registering agent of your respective network free of charge. You’re required to have a photocopy
of a valid ID and a passport size photograph.

3.11. Payment systems

You can load internet, airtime for any network, pay for DSTV, Startimes, Gotv, water bills and buy an
airticket. It’s time saving, and you will receive an instant message on your phone to let you know that
your transaction was successful.

Ezee Money Payway Mcash
3rd Floor commercial plaza 15 Block 979 Nsambya 4 Wampewo avenue, Kololo.
m: 0772 211512 / 0759711208 m: 0793 606486 Investment House
m: 0414233799 e: [email protected]
w: www.mcash.ug

3.12. FURNITURE 3.13. INTERIOR Discotheques & Pubs)
DESIGNERS & Maganjo, Bombo Road
Awaka ACCESSORIES m: 0704 451542 / 0773 851542
73/74 Mulwana Road, Industrial e: [email protected]
Area, Bugolobi Banana boat Nimwendo Co. Ltd
w: www.awaka.ug Lugogo Bypass- Lugogo t: 0414592865 m: 0782 010714
Biplous U Ltd Shopping Mall, Jinja Road. e: pole.pole.nimwendo@gmail.
62 Kampala road t: 04142333611 Garden City, Kisementi (next to com
e: [email protected] Endiro and Acacia Mall) Phoenicia International Ltd
Fancy furniture t: 0414222363 FAME House Bukoto- Ntinda
22 Spear House, Jinja Road e:[email protected] t: 0772 540 000
t: 0312 264933, El Designers
m: 0702 714075 Nic Building, 7th Floor 3.14. BEDDINGS
e: [email protected] m: 0779 134384 / 0704 720446.
Furniture barrel [email protected] Euroflex Ltd
11 old portBell Road Good Glass M514 Jinja Road, kyambogo
t: 0313 261777 m: 0773 864711 t: 0312 262058/ 0312 261260
w: www.furniturebarrel.com w: www.goodglassug.com Cleaning Services
e: [email protected] e: [email protected]. Ustars
Hwan Sung Ngabi Creations (for (fumigation, sewage emptying
Pioneer House, Jinja Road & cleaning
t: 0392 789137/8 t:0701 600144
w: www.hwansungbiz.com
Nina Interiors Ltd
41 Jinja Road3
t: 0414 251024 / 0414 233379
w: www.ninainteriors.co.ug
e: [email protected]
Nyumbani
7, first street industrial area
e: [email protected]
Villa Kololo Interiors
Plot 11 Old Portbell road
t: 0784 813 706
e: [email protected]

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SOCIAL SECURITY & HEALTH

social security
& health

Social Security in Uganda
How to register
Health care, Doctor, Medicines

4.1. SOCIAL SECURITY RIGHTS

After acquiring a work permit (for cases of non- nationals), like any salaried person you’re required to
contribute financially to the system through “social charges” retained on your professional income.

The fund is fully funded by contributions from employees and employers of the age between 16 and 54
years both contributing a total of 15% of your gross salary (i.e. 5% of their monthly wages and 10% of
their member’s wages).
It’s mandatory for the fund to register every eligible employers and employees. Upon registration,
you are then accorded an account with a unique number into which your contributions are posted and
benefits are paid out when due.
Payments of Benefits
Below are circumstances under which a member may access his or her savings:
Age Benefit
Payable to a member who has reached retirement age of 55.
Withdrawal Benefit
Payable to a member who has attained the age of 50 years, and is out of regular employment for one
year
Invalidity Benefit
Payable to a member who because of illness or any occurrence develops incapacity to engage in
gainful employment. A medical practitioner’s report is required.
Survivors benefit
Payable to the dependant survivor(s) in the unfortunate event of a member’s death.
Exempted Employment benefit
Payable to employees with alternative social security schemes recognized under the existing law as
exempted from contributing to NSSF (such as Army, Police, prisons, Civil service and members of any
scheme that the minister responsible for social security has formally exempted).

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Emigration Grant
In case you to move out of Uganda for good, you can always claim to the fund for a reimbursement for
the time you served in the country.
Mode of payment
Benefits are payable in lump sum comprising of member’s cumulative contributions and the interest
earned throughout the contributing period.
How to register
Check out at the head office:
National Social Security Fund
1 Pilkington Road, Worker House 14th floor
t: 0417331755/999 w: www.nssfug.org
e: [email protected]

PENSION TRANSFERS

A QROPS (Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Sheme) is suitable for most people who have a
UK pension but have left the UK. Seeking professional advice before taking steps towards a pension
transfer is always recommended. As an independent financial adviser deVere can assess your financial
and personal situation and ensure that the scheme you choose is suitable for you and compliant with
HMRC rules and standards.
DeVere & Partners (U) Ltd.
11 Portal Avenue, Adam House, B4,
m: +256 759 995 139, w: www.devere-group.com, e:[email protected]

4.2. HEALTH CARE, DOCTOR, MEDICINES HEALTH

CLINICS AND HOSPITALS Children’s Clinic Kampala Louise Memorial Medical
AAR Health Service 40 Kyadondo Road, Nakasero Centre
6A Elizabeth Avenue, Upper t: 0414345235, 0312264953 2 Clement Hill Road, Nakasero
Kololo m: 0717 345235 t: 0414346909
t: 0414560900 / 0312261318 City Medicals e: louisememorialmc@gmail.
w: www.aarhealth.com 1 Kiwana Road Bukoto, com
e: [email protected] t: 0414384627, 0200906345, e: Lubowa Medical Center
Aga Khan University Hospital [email protected] 1300-1301 Lubowa
Kampala Medical Center w: www.citymedicals.org t: 0392175780 Emergency Lines:
17/19 Kampala road IHK kololo clinic 0772200400/0712200400
Diamond trust building, 7 Wampeewo Avenue Sirn. Medical Centre
t: 041 425 9186 t: 0313200400/ 1/444 609 Rubaga Road, Sims Plaza
e: [email protected] m: 0772200400 t: 0414340084 m: 0772 500601

Yellow Fever Vaccination
Yellow Fever Vaccine can be administered from the KCCA city Hall Clinic, City Medicals, The
Surgery. Vaccination fees: shs. 100,000 - shs. 80,000. The Surgery is open 8am-5pm Monday –
Friday and 9m-1pm on Saturdays

In order to have adequate protection, you need to renew or boost your vaccination every 10
years. Pregnant and nursing mothers with infants under 6 months are exempted with a waiver
letter from the doctor.

The Surgery City Medicals
42 Naguru, t: 031 225 6001/ 031 225 6002/ 1 Kiwana road Bukoto, Next to Nakumatt
031 225 6003 Supermarket t: 0414 384 627/ 200 906 345 e: info@
e: [email protected] citymedicals.org, w: www.citymedicals.org
w: www.thesurgeryuganda.org (Xple doses for groups of more than 10 people at
shs 60,000)

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The Clinic RCS Eng, MOrth) SOCIAL SECURITY & HEALTH
Village Mall, Bugolobi 13-15 Faraday Road, Bugolobi,
t: +256 392177283 t: (041)4505655, m: +256 794 512 Med-Optics Ltd
The Surgery 123, e: [email protected] 47 Kampala Road, Mabirizi
42 Naguru, t: 031 225 6001/ 031 The Dental Studio (Dr Paul Complex
225 6002/ 031 225 6003 Okello Aliker) t: 0414340099 m: 0772 688418
e: reception@thesurgeryuganda. 14 bukoto Street, kamwokya e: [email protected].
org t: 0312262357/0414531259 e: Uganda Protestant Medical
w: www.thesurgeryuganda.org [email protected] Bureau Optical Unit,
Victoria Medical Centre, Pan Dental Surgery 877 Balintuma Road, Mengo
52 Lumumba Avenue, Nakasero 67 Buganda Road, Kampala. t: 0414271776
t: 0414235546 / 0414257594 t: (041) 4251525 / (041) 4347608 / e: [email protected]
Victoria University Healthcare (031) 22515 ORTHODONTISTS
Centre Victoria University Healthcare Elephin Orthodontics & Dental
548 Kira Road Centre Dental Surgery Care
t: 0417727100 w: www.vuhc.ug 54B Kira Road, t: (041) 772/ I Dr Kaval (BDS (Lond), MDS
e: [email protected]. Email: [email protected]. Website: (Singapore), RCS Eng, Morth)
World Polyclinic We Care www.vuhc.ug 13-15 Faraday Road, Bugolobi,
Kololo 60b Prince Charles Drive White Dental Clinic t: (041)4505655, m: +256 794 512
T: 0414575711, 0414235305 30 Lugog, Bypass, Regency 123
e: [email protected] Plaza, Kampala. e: [email protected]
www.dentalandmedicalworld. m: +256 794 456555. ORTHOPAEDIC
com e: whitedental daum.net Dr, A. Shirazi (Consultant
GYNAECOLOGISTS Surgeon)
Health centres under Dr. Businge 13 Lumumba Avenue, Nakasero,
prepayment system m: +256 752 72074 t: (041) 4231254, m: 0772 822852
Sas Clinic Dr. E.G Tamale Sali OSTEOPATHY
76 Kampala Road, Shoal House (Women’s Hospital international Rebecca Wangi
t: 0414345325 and Fertility Centre), Ntinda 37, Bandali Rise, Bugolobi
Road, Bukoto, Kampala. m:0792815205,
AMBULANCE t: (041) 4541361. m: +256 772 e: uganda_osteopath@hotmail.
AAR Ambulance Services 520248 / +256 772 378571. com
t: 0414560900 / 0312261318 e: [email protected] PHARMACIES
City Ambulance MEDICAL CONCIERGE Silver back Pharmacy
Metroplex Mall Naalya Ground The Medical Concierge Group Lugogo Bypass, Lugogo
Floor, Room G30 Limited Shopping mall
T: 0414240158, 0783578477 t: 0417 747 000 Shop12 t: 0775954994
www.cityambulance.net w:www.tmcg.co.ug
Emergency : 0800111044 (for medical knowledge, health Psychological
The Surgery Ambulance sensitization with a one-stop Consultants
Services portal for nationwide emergency City Psychological Consultants
42 Naguru, t: 0414256003 ambulance coordination 19 Bukoto Street
m: 0772256003 system using GPS and fleet t: 0464-660236
Uganda Ambulance Service management technology). m :0775-541567
m: 0782556878 OPTICAL CENTRES NEONATOLOGIST
e: [email protected] City Optics & Contact Lens Dr Margaret Nakakeeto
Whitelines Ambulance Centre Kyengera-Masaka Road,
t: 0774 081 446 Shop 11 Pioneer Mall, Kampala t: (041) 4593927. m: +256 772
Road, 308110,
DENTIST t: 0414233327 m: 0772 501255 e: [email protected]
Aga Khan University Hospital Garden City Branch, 2nd Floor
Dental Clinic t: 0312272280 m: 0782 947300 LABORATORIES
Acacia Mall, 2nd floor, Eye Care Centre Lancet Laboratories
Kisementi, Kampala m: 0701786400, 0712786400 w: 99/101 Madhvani Building,
t: 041 434 3565/66 www.eyecareug.com e: sales@ Buganda Road
e: [email protected] eyecareug.com. t: +256414 341 621
Elephin Orthodontics & Dental w: www.lancet.co.ug
Care
Dr Kaval (BDS (Lond), MDS
(Singapore) ,

40 APRIL - JUNE 2015 239, Kabaka Rd - Minister’s recommended)
SOCIAL SECURITY & HEALTH Village - Ntinda Lugogo Mall kampala
t: 0321 114 863/ 0772 573 441/ t: +256 200906412
4.3. wellbeing, 0704 731 155 Sutting Station Ltd.
SKIN AND BEAUTY www.indulgematernityspa.com The Acacia place, Upper Ground
CENTER Oasis health Spa Floor, 6 Acacia Avenue, Kololo
45 Luthuli Avenue, Bugolobi t: 0392 174 921 / 0756 250 162
BODY WAXING T: 0414223602 e: [email protected]
GattoMatto Sabaidee Swisscut (Highly
3 Bandali Rise, Bugolobi , Specialists in traditional recommended)
m: +256 792 692692/ + 256 750 Thai massage 130B Old Kira 1-3 Coral Crescent Lower Kololo
424344 e:[email protected] t:0414236655 / 0772505750
Mira’S Salon kabira Country t: 0312512516825 The Spa (The Emin Pasha
Club Soothing Spot Spa Hotel)
Bukoto , Kampala (Garden City Shopping mall) 27 Akii Bua Road, Naksero
t: (031) 2227222 Ext 562. Yusuf Lule Road ,kampala.
m: +256 774047200 T: 0312113981, 0414662325 T: 041 42 36977.
DIETICIAN The Nile Spa e: [email protected]
Pura Health Living Jjuko close, Bunga The Studio
(Raw food detox Programs e:[email protected] 84 Kira Road, Kamwokya
for body cleansing, strenght, t: 0794199671 T : 0312112070 0414667426
weight loss and health w: www.thenilespa.com The Sugar Spa
coaching) The spa M: +256 794 877555.
Contact Rukmini t: 0716300986 27 Akii Bua Road, Nakasero e: [email protected]
w: www.purahealthyliving.com t: 0414236977, Hellen and Noel Gatto Salon
FACIAL TREATMENT e: [email protected] , Gatto Matto, Bugolobi,
Avane Clinic w: www.eminpasha.com T: 0784473751,
13 acacia avenue kololo ASiAsLhaOBNeauty Parlour FUNERAL SERVICES
m: 0758232889 3 cooper Road , Kisementi, Victoria Funeral Service
w: www.avaneclinic.com, kampala. e: [email protected],
e: [email protected] t: (041) 4344366 / (041) 4254526. t: 0782556878/0712200388
Five star Therapies Khoobsurat Indian Beauty STuAaTtOTOatStoos
Nakasero , kampala, Salon E-Tower, shop No. BB06,
t: (041) 4343188, 304 Equitorial Hotel, Bombo Kampala Road, t: 0781091614
m: +256 793 234 074, Road t:0712786606 (they stock a SECURITY GUARDS
e. [email protected] range of Expat colours). G4S Secure Solutions
Skin Laser Corner Mira’s Salon (Highly 53, Lumumba Avenue,
(Hema Yajnik), recommended) Nakasero t: 0414250647 w:
Garden city Kabira Country Club, Bukoto. www.g4s.com
t:(041) 4575575, t:0312227222 Pinnacle Security Limited
m: +256 772 680400 Oasis Health Spa 442/443 Massionatees, Off
Soothing Corner 45 Luthuli Avenue, Bugolobi, Kironde Road, Muyenga.
99 Bukoto street kamwokya, t: (041) 4223602 t: 0752755879 e: customercare@
m +256 775 070 671. m: +256 782 952 305. pinnaclegroup.co.ug
Soothing spot spa PR Naturals Saracen
Gardencity shopping Centre Rwenzori House, Ground floor , 9 Old Kampala t: 0414233512
Yusuf Lule Road, Kampala. Nakasero, kampala. Security Group
t: (041) 466 2325 (031) 2113981, t: (041) 4254534, 21 Mackinnon Road, Nakasero
m: +256 772 426691 m: +256 772 504999 t: 0312244440/1/2/3
MASSAGE e: [email protected] Ultimate Security ltd
Afk Beauty Clinic Scissor sage unisex Hair & LG house, Wankoko/ Old
142 Ggaba Road, Kasanga Beauty Salon Portbell Road Bugolobi
M : 0772503630 Tank hill parade(above Italian T: 0414301500
Greener spa and fitness studio Supermarket), Muyega, e: [email protected],
4 Kololo kampala w:www.ultimate.co.ug
t: 0782335455 t: +256 7526457414
J&V Spa Village mall Sparkles Salon (Highly
t:0759899814
Indulge Maternity Spa and Gym

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Work & money
Banks And Financial Institu- Mobile Account
tions Taxation
Money Exchanging Offices

5.1. BANKS AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

Banks have branches which offer a complete range of banking and financial services. Despite the
development of e-banking, banks still have close contact with customers:

• Checking accounts for everyday transactions. • Mobile banking: Most banks offer mobile
• Savings and deposit accounts. banking transaction like inter account
• Securities accounts for the investment and transfers, payment of utility bills, fees etc.
management of your securities.
To open an account: • Internet banking: you’re required to have
• You’re required to have a valid identification internet connection. Apply to the bank for
e-banking settings on your PC/Laptop/ I Pad
and Passport Photo. More to that, at times or Android compatible gadget. Once these are
your required to have Proof of Place of abode, done away with, the bank will share with you
Recommendation from an existing customer of its e-banking portal and shall be maintained at
the bank (optional for some account types) & certain fees per month.
Minimum Account capital balance.
• You will then fill in an Account Opening Form of Banks Opening Hours:
the preferred bank. After verification, the bank Generally from 8.30 am to 5pm Monday to Friday.
will create for you an account in the banking On Saturdays banks operate half day from 9am
system which is then passed on to you. to12 noon.
Transactions can be conducted over the counter
or by an ATM card. Request for an ATM card from
your bank, you will need it for convenience.
Most banks offer:
• Telephone banking: Banking and financial
services for instance; keeping customers
updated with their account balances /
transactional history through your telephone.

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Private banking;
Your bank will advise you on managing your finances for both retail and wholesale banking needs at
a premium. The benefits include hastened turn-around time, bulk transaction discounts, quick and
reasonable priced over-drafts, loans, Bank Guarantees etc.

CENTRAL BANK Centenary Rural Development GT Bank
Bank of Uganda Bank 56 Kira Road t: +256-414 233 824
37-43 Kampala Road 44/46 Kampala Road, Mapeera e: [email protected]
t: 0414258441-61 / 041425061 House w: www.finabank.com
w: www.bou.or.ug t: 0414 232 393 / 0414 346 856 / Global Trust Bank
e: [email protected] 0414 251 276/7 2A Kampala Road
COMMERCIAL BANKS e: [email protected] t: +256-417 100 700
ABC Capital Bank w: www.centenarybank.co.ug e: globaltrust@bankglobaltrust.
4 Pilkington Road, Colline Crane Bank Ltd com
House Crane Chambers, 38 Kampala w: www.bankglobaltrust.com
t: +256-414 345 200 Road Housing Finance
e: [email protected] t: 0414 341 403/5 / 0414 345 345 / 4 Wampewo Avenue Kololo,
w: www.abccapitalbank.co.ug 0414 341 414 Investment House
Bank of Africa e: cranebank@ t: +256-414 259 651/2 / +256-312
Bank of Africa House, 45 Jinja cranebanklimited.com 262 614
Road w: www.cranebanklimited.com e: [email protected]
t: +256-414 302 001/+256-312 Citibank w: www.housingfinance.co.ug
254 100 4 Ternan Avenue, Centre Court Imperial Bank
e: [email protected] t: +256-414 305 500 / +256-312 6 Hannington Road,
w: www.boa-uganda.com 305 500 t: 0312 320 400/9
Bank of Baroda w: www.citigroup.com e: [email protected]
18 Kampala Road DFCU KCB Bank
t: +256-414 237 898/ +256-414 2 Jinja Road Commercial Plaza, Plot 7
233 680/1 t: 0414 346 497 / 0414 351 000 / Kampala Road
e: [email protected] 0312 300200 t: +256-417 118 200
w: www.bankofbaroda.ug e: customerservice@dfcugroup. w: www.kcbbankgroup.com
Barclays Bank com e: [email protected]
2 Hannington Road, Barclays w: www.dfcugroup.com NC Bank
House Diamond Trust Bank Plot 4/6, Nakasero Road,
t: +256-312 218 300/317 17-19 Kampala Road Rwenzori Towers
e: Barclays.Uganda@barclays. t: +256-414 387 000 t: 0417 337000 / 0312 388000
com +256-312 261 167 e: [email protected]
w: www.barclays.com w: www.diamondtrust-bank. w: www.nic-bank.com
Bank of India (Uganda) com Orient Bank Ltd
37 Jinja Road e: [email protected] Plot 6/6A Kampala Road
t: +256-313 400 400 / +256-414 East African Development t: 0417 719 100/228
341 880 Bank w: www.orient-bank.com
e: BOI.Uganda@bankofindia. 4 Nile Avenue t: 0414230021 e:[email protected]
co.in Eco Bank Uganda Ltd
Cairo International 4 parliamentary Avenue Loans (For approved
30 Kampala Road, Greenland t: 0312266078 employers)
Towers w: www.ecobank.com Letshego
t: 0414 230 141 / 0414 230 136/7 e: [email protected] 9 Wampewo Avenue
e: [email protected] Equity Bank t: 0414 237 330
w: www.cairointernationalbank. 390 Mutesa 1 Road, katwe e:[email protected]
co.ug t: 0312 262 437 / 0414 531 377 w:www.letshego.com
CBA Bank w: www.equity bank.co.ug
10 Kafu Road, Twed Towers, e: [email protected]
Nakasero, Equity Bank now issues
T: 0312188400, American Express-branded
w: www.cbagroup.com charge and credit cards.

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Stanbic Bank e: scb_uganda@ United Bank for Africa
17 Hannington Road, Crested ug.standardchartered.com 22 Jinja Road, Spear House
Towers Short Tower Plot w: www.standardchartered.com t: 0417 715 122 / 0417 715 100
t: 0312 224 111/ 600 / 0417 154 600 Tropical Bank e: [email protected]
w: www.stanbic.com 27 Kampala Road w: www.ubagroup.com
Standard Chartered t: 0414 313 100 e: admin@
5 Speke Road t: 0414 258 211/7 / trobank.com
0414 349 505 w: www.trobank.com

5.2. MONEY EXCHANGING OFFICES

Forex Bureaux are everywhere in town and offer the advantage of being open at weekends; however,
they charge a different, more advantageous, rate than the banks. They charge no fee on exchange, but

o the other hand they take high Forest Mall, Ground Floor Sheraton Arcade, Ternan
commission than the banks t: 041414253374 Avenue, Nakasero
on other operations. Money Metropolitan t: 0414254521 m: 0772700007
transfers, Metropole House, 8-10 Entebbe Zain Forex Bureau Ltd
Speke Hotel Road OLD BRANCH
Nile Avenue t: 0414343700 / t: 0414342443 / 0414232620 Ntinda Shopping centre
0414344006 Shumuk t: 0312 -266 686 / 0701-333 666
Gold Finger Grand Imperial Hotel Entrance e:[email protected]
3 Kimathi Avenue t: 0414349849 t: 0414259736 m: 0772653808,
Grand Imperial Pioneer Mall Shop No. 39,
Nile Avenue t: 0414250681-8 Kampala Road.
e: [email protected] t: 0414342834 m: 0772424336
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5.3. Mobile MONEY

This is developing at a high rate due to the element of convenience, safety, quick money transfer. All
the four prominent telecom companies have dealers on Kampala outskirts ( Airtel money, MTN mobile
Money, M-Pesa).
It’s mandatory for every dealer to always have a chart indicating transaction costs that differ based on
the amount transacted. On the other hand the cost of Mobile transacting is quite higher compared to
banking. You can directly pay your utility bills with your Mobile Money Account.

5.4. Financial consultancy

DeVere & Partners (U) Ltd.
11 Portal Avenue, Adam House, B4,
m: +256 759 995 139, w: www.devere-group.com, e:[email protected] (for financial
services, long term requirements for investments, savings and pensions).

5.5. TAXATION

Taxation in Uganda has been mandated to a central Government semi-autonomous body – Uganda
Revenue Authority and apparently, there are a number of laws through which residents and non-
residents are taxed. These among others include;
• Income Tax Act - ITA
• The Value Added Tax Act;
• Stamps Act
• The Traffic and Road Safety Act;
• East African Community Customs Management Act (imports and exports).
A resident individual is a person who has a permanent home in Uganda; or is present in Uganda for
a period of 183 days or more in any twelve months period that commences or ends during the year of
income; or during the year of income and in each preceding two years of income, the individual is present
for periods averaging to 122 days in each of such years; or is an employee or official of the Government of
Uganda posted abroad during the year of income. A non-resident is therefore the opposite of a resident.
A resident company is one which; is incorporated in Uganda under the laws of Uganda; is managed or
controlled in Uganda at any time during the year of income; undertakes majority of its operations in
Uganda during the year of income. A resident partnership is one where any of the partners was a resident
person in Uganda during the year of income.

SUMMARY OF RATES THAT APPLY TO VARIOUS DOMESTIC TAX TYPES

Income Tax is imposed on a person’s taxable income at specific rates. A person under the ITA includes;
an individual, a company, partnership, trustee, government and subdivision of government. Income
Tax is charged on every person who has chargeable income (comprising business, employment and
property) for each year of income. Chargeable Income is the GROSS INCOME of a person for the year of
income less total deductions allowed under the ITA while Gross Income is the total amount of business,
employment and property income other than exempt income.There are two categories of persons under
the ITA, Resident and non-residents.
A. Corporate Income Tax
• Resident and Non Resident Companies – 30% of profits after deducting expenses
• Mining Companies – Ranges between 25% and 45% of profits
• Trustee Companies – 30% of Income
• Retirement Fund – 30% of income
• Branches are taxed at 30% and there is an additional tax of 15% which effectively applies to profits

repatriated to head office

B. Withholding Tax
i) Professional fees
• Residents
A resident person who pays management or professional fees to a resident professional is required to
withhold tax at a rate of 6% of the gross payment.
• Non residents
Withholding tax is imposed on every non-resident person deriving incomeunder a Ugandan - source
service contract. This is a contract under which the principle purpose is the performance of services
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incidental to the purpose. A Ugandan-sourced service contract does not include an employment contract.
The tax is charged at a rate of 15% of the gross amount of any payment to the non-resident under the
Ugandan sourced service contract.

Any person who enters into any service contract with a non-resident is required, within 30 days of
entering into the contract, to notify the Commissioner of the nature and duration of the service contract,
and disclose the particulars of the non-resident to whom the payment is to be made, as well as the full
contract value. Basing on this, the Commissioner may require the payer to withhold the relevant tax at a
rate specified in the Commissioner notice
ii) Interest payments
A resident person who pays interest to another resident person is required to withhold tax at 15% of
the gross amount of the interest paid.This withholding tax is not applicable where interest is paid by a
natural person, interest, other than interest from government securities, paid to a financial institution,
interest is paid by a company to an associated company or interest paid is exempt from tax in the hands
of the recipient.
iii) Dividends
A resident Company which pays a dividend to a resident shareholder is required to withhold tax at 15% of
the gross amount of the dividend paid, except where the dividend income is exempt from tax in the hands
of the shareholder. Where the shareholder is a natural person (resident individual), the tax withheld on
such dividend income is final.
iv) International payments
Tax is imposed on every non-resident person who derives any dividend, interest, royalty, rent, natural
resource payment or management charge from sources in Uganda. The tax is withheld by the payer at
a rate of 15% of the gross amount before payment/remittance of the amount is made. However interest
paid abroad by a resident person is exempt from tax if:
• Borrowing is through debentures which were widely issued for purposes of raising loan capital to carry

out business in Uganda; and
• Borrowing is made from a financial Institution of a public character
v) Non Resident entertainers or sports persons
Tax is imposed on the income derived in Uganda by every non-resident entertainer, sports person, or
theatrical, musical or other related groups of entertainers. The tax is charged at a rate of 15% of the
gross amount of the remuneration derived by the public entertainer/sports person. Where the tax is
levied on a group, every member of the group is jointly and severally liable for payment of the tax.

Registering your vehicle online with URA’s e-tax system

Procedure
Access the internet and go to the URA web portal; http:ura.go.ug register and obtain a ten digit Taxpayer
Identification Number (TIN).
Upon successfully getting a TIN, a message containing the TIN, pass code and effective date of
registration is sent to you. Use this message to go to the URA web portal and on the left hand side find an
icon ‘create account’. Once you click this, input you TIN, pass code and date of registration and submit.
URA will send you a password. When you get this, go back to the web portal and click login and input your
TIN and password. This will prompt you to create your own password THIS SHOULD BE KEPT SAFELY.

Go to the ‘login’ icon again and input your TIN and password. After logging to your account, you will be
led to the motor vehicle registration where you will select ‘add vehicle details’ for vehicles already in use
or MVR Agent registration for newly imported vehicles. This will take you to the ‘Applicant details’ at the
top of the webpage. You will be required to select the URA office where you will collect your registration
book. You will also select ‘vehicle details’, input the details such as the make of the vehicle, chassis and
engine numbers as provided in the log book.

Select next which will take you to registration details. Here you will in put the registration number,
date of first registration, type of registration (first time registration) and serial numbers at the back
and front of the registration plates and there after submit the form. The system will then generate an
acknowledgement receipt and URA will compare if the information provided matches with that in the
system. If all tallies, the old logbook will be withdrawn and the new one issued but if not, you will be
required to take your vehicle to the URA office for verification.
In case you cannot tress the owner who sold the motor vehicle to you yet that person did not transfer it
into your name; place a notice in the newspapers for 14 days and swear an oath/affidavit with court and
go to the URA office to facilitate you with registration. You will need to pay stamp duty of Uganda shillings
5,000 on the sales agreement.

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t: 0312261774 m: 0772 261775 / 0792261774 Also there are a few pet stores, plus
e: [email protected]. dog trainers.
Wasanii Pets Alley, 1st floor Garden City Mall.
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The Hub t: 0784285924(All kinds of pets, foods
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from 8 am – 5pm, as a work, studio and meeting The Uganda Society for the Protection
space, weekdays and weekends for private and Care of Animals (USPCA ) is a
events, and workshop hire). one stop centre for numerous dogs of
13/15 Kenneth Dale drive Kamwokya different breeds and ages.
t: 0774779925, e: [email protected] USPCA
12 Ismail road, Mbuya, Kampala. m:
PHOTOGRAPHY 0772 403 789
e: [email protected]
Colour Chrome studios w: www.animal-kind.org.
The Acacia Mall,
t: 0753 750 939, 079 916 159
e: [email protected]
Photo etc.
2nd floor, Eseza House, UMA show grounds
t: 0312 516 811
e: [email protected]
w: www.photoetcuganda.com

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EVERYDAY LIFE

Domestic help Car
Waste disposal and recycling Network
Express delivery services Air

6.1. DOMESTIC HELP

LEGALITY

• You should be aware that to live legally in Uganda, nationals of other countries should hold a
residence document (chapter three).

• Employing someone who is living illegally in Uganda can mean very stiff fines. You are running the risk
of being reported (this does happen!) or of police checks in various public places where any person you
employ is likely to be.

LOOKING FOR HELP

• Word of mouth between neighbours, a friend is often the system that works the best.

6.2. WASTE DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING

Small Chemical waste
You may dispose off used batteries in most Bulky items, a doorstep pickup service operated on request
and by appointment, every weekday plus Saturday mornings.

Recycle (recycles plastic material) HOUSE HELP
Household items in good m: 0782695262
condition are recycled Good Glass Amani domestics (U) Ltd
Grass Root Uganda 50 Bukoto Street, Housemaids,
m: 0774169978 m: 0773864711, Housekeepers, Nannies,
(recycles glass jars, plastic e: [email protected], Elderly carers, Gardeners.
supermarket bags, plastic w: www.goodglassug.com Kitamirike way plot 611,
containers) Drop the item Bunga-Kawuku Kampala
at Prunes Restaurant every Tel:0701339909
Saturday Morning. E:[email protected]
Banda Slums Recycle

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Monday to Friday and Saturday 9-2pm.

6.3. POSTA UGANDA 6.4 EXPRESS DELIVERY
SERVICES
Uganda post
35, Kampala Road t: 0414255511/5 ARAMEX
w: www.ugapost.co.ug e: [email protected] Course View Tower Yusuf Lule Road
0312 202600
PRICE OF STAMPS DAKS Couriers
64 Kiira Road, Kamwokya
International Air Mail t: 0312330000 / 0312330007
Letters, small packets and printed matter e: [email protected]
· 0-20gm: Shs 1800-3400 , w: www.dakscouriers.com
@additional 10gm-5kg: Shs 400-800 DHL Express Uganda Ltd
Literature for the blind 18 Clement Hill Road, Nakasero
· 50gm-1kg: Shs 1400-2400
Post office is open from 8am until 5pm from

Kampala Cycling Couriers
Africa`s fastest bike messenger service, provided by cycling athletes of the famed Kampala Cycling
Club. Deliver your logistics in a clean, green, safe and fast way by ordering your bike messenger today!
We race for a living. t: 0794 78 33 54 for more information, www.facebook.com/kampalacycling, www.
kampalacycling.com

t: 0312210006. w: www.dhi.co.ug
e: [email protected].
FedEX (Pax Transport Limited)
10/12 Kibira/ Murwana Road, Industrial Area
t: 0312374222 w: [email protected].

6.5. CAR

PARKING IN KAMPALA

Kampala Parking is entirely managed by Multiplex Ltd and Kampala City Council Authority (KCCA).
Parking tickets
A strip with 5 tickets costs Shs.2000. Each ticket lasts for the first hour and after two hours it is 30minutes
per ticket.
You can also pay for your parking using your handset. For MTN subscribers – dial *185# and *165# for
Airtel subscribers then follow prompts. The default charge is Shs. 2000 and after 10cases of defaulting
your car might get clamped.

ROAD ACCIDENTS
Incase your caught in an accident, depending on the intensity:

For a minor accident; you’re advised to park a side so to avoid obstruction and allow traffic with
intention to resolve situation. In dispute, you could take pictures of the scene, take note of the number
plate then report to the nearest police station. Incase it is a major accident; only stop to render
assistance to victim if its safe, otherwise you’re advise to rush to the nearest police station.

You could as well call traffic Police on toll free 0800199699, 0800199099, T: 0718357497, 0714667788.
Clearly state the problem and location, a stand by police patrol will immediately run to your rescue.

Speed Limit: Recommended AUTO DIAGNOSIS e: [email protected].
speed around towns should be Blue Sky International
50km/h and 100 km/h for high Cosco Parts and Auto 1 Channel Street, Industrial
way roads as to our Ugandan Workshop Ltd. Area (6th Street)
laws. 538 Bombo road m: 0718355366 t: 0414236096 / 0414237973
Alcohol test: after just one e: [email protected] m: 0772 217217/ 0775 110231
beer, one glass of wine or one e: [email protected],
aperitif, your blood alcohol CAR MAINTENANCE [email protected]
level will rise to 0.2 for a man CFAO Motors Uganda
weighing 75kg and 0.3 for a Auto Mobile Association of 180 6th Street, Industrial Area
woman weighing 60kg. The Uganda m: 0792 202222
legal blood alcohol limit is 0.3. 63 Yusuf Lule Road, Nakasero w: www.cfaogroup.com
t: 0414255917/ 0414250745w:
www.aau.co.ug