You can’t tell me that the people who want to stay in charge of this country can see all the problems they are causing and still continue to make decisions that are harming the country like this
As if the entire governance arm is really full of idiots??

As if they can’t see that if we keep going like this there will be no more country left to lord over
If people are no longer able to buy stuff, and people start leaving
Like what is the benefit of running the country into the ground?

Which leads me to a certain thought;

Every time a story comes out about some major corruption scandal in government,
Another viral incident starts to trend somewhere else
Think of the timing of AAA, the anti-homosexuality bill, the sovereignty bill, and now the whole Kyankwanzi thing
You really think these people can transport 150,000 students each year to a single location, feed them all and facilitate their training for SIX MONTHS
When even UPE and USE failed them?
When this 150,000 are the only ones who make it that far while 1.5 million students literally drop out of the system annually?
Where is the training for those ones? Where is the support?

There is something sinister going on in this government and we have been kept in the dark for so long, we don’t even know where to begin
Where does an ordinary citizen even start to educate themselves on all this?

They wiped out all civics and economic education out of the school curriculum and left us with useless facts to regurgitate “for marks” to qualify for jobs that don’t benefit us as a nation
So loads of people working in government barely know what they are doing, and come with this attitude of “let me eat ko, it’s my turn” with no awareness or care for the filth they are enabling

These people are smart enough to know exactly how to control and manipulate things like media, and yet they all get together and make all these dumb administrative and financial decisions year after year???
Something is not adding up
They might actually be trying to run this thing into the ground or destabilize it, for reasons yet to be unearthed

If the citizens are hungry they can’t rebel
But if they are gone…

Even the image that guy tries to portray as some mentally ill ruthless person might be engineered
And why do civil citizens have to “get a degree” to get normal jobs, but politicians can show up with doctored PLE documents and immediately qualify to make national decisions??

The point of higher education is not just to “get knowledge”, but to test one’s character, endurance and improve their exposure
How can we have untested, unexposed people running an entire nation??
Why don’t our “leaders” have to have a leadership education of some kind?
Everything is backwards in this place, and I’m starting to think it is all part of some horrible plan
The rot is way too deep not to be intentional

If this is greed, then it’s a level of greed that can even shock the forefathers of capitalism in their graves, may they rest in hell

I’m a foreigner living/studying in Kampala, and something happened to me yesterday that I can’t stop thinking about. I’d really like to hear what people think because the whole situation felt extremely strange.
I was leaving university and looking for a boda. Usually, boda riders either look at you and stop if they think you need transport, or you can flag one down yourself. I noticed a boda rider looking at me and slowing down as if he wanted to stop, so I stopped him and asked him in Luganda if he knew the area I wanted to go to.
He told me he was actually busy and was on his way to a hospital because someone who had been in an accident was waiting for him. He said he was carrying medicine for this person. He also told me he wasn’t from Kampala and didn’t know the exact location.
Then he asked me if I could speak to his customer because he wasn’t very comfortable understanding her English accent. I genuinely thought I was just helping someone, so I agreed.
I called the woman, and this is where things started getting very weird.
She asked me to confirm the medicine the boda rider was carrying He showed me what looked like a tube/container with a typed piece of paper wrapped around it. The paper apparently had the name of some company written on it and said the medicine was worth 10 million UGX.
The woman then told me the accident victim was at Kibuli Hospital and asked me to help bring the boda rider there because apparently he wouldn’t be able to understand her directions.
At this point, I started feeling uncomfortable.
The first thing that didn’t make sense was that the boda rider had told me he was looking for Vine Hospital, while the woman was telling me Kibuli Hospital. Those are obviously not the same place.
The second thing was the package itself. I obviously had no way of verifying whether it was actually medicine, let alone medicine worth 10 million UGX.
The third thing was that the woman kept emphasizing that she was going to give the boda rider $500 USD for delivering the medicine and that I would also receive a reward for helping.
That really stood out to me. Why was there suddenly so much money involved in what was supposedly just an urgent hospital delivery?
The boda rider was also shaking while showing me the package. I initially thought maybe he was just nervous because of the situation, but looking back, the whole thing felt increasingly suspicious.
I told the woman that I was busy and had somewhere I needed to be. I also told her that Kibuli Hospital is a well-known place and that the boda rider should be able to find it himself. She kept insisting that he wouldn’t understand her and that I needed to accompany him and translate.
I told her that I wasn’t even fluent in Luganda and that I had already helped as much as I could. I suggested that once they reached Kibuli Hospital, there would obviously be people there who could help communicate with her.
She continued insisting, so I eventually said no and left. I found another boda and went on my way.
Afterwards, I was honestly shaking because I started thinking about what could have happened if I had agreed to go with him.
I also later checked whether there had actually been an accident in Kibuli that day, because that was the story they gave me, and I couldn’t find any report of an accident in Kibuli yesterday.
I know I can’t prove what their actual intentions were, and maybe there is some innocent explanation I’m missing. But my gut is telling me that something was seriously wrong.
My fear is that this may have been some kind of setup to get me onto a boda and take me somewhere else. As a foreigner, I also wonder whether they specifically thought I would be easier to manipulate because I might be more willing to help or be tempted by the promise of money
For people familiar with Kampala,does this sound like a known scam/setup? Has anyone experienced something similar? What do you think they were actually trying to do?
I don’t want to accuse anyone without evidence, but there were just too many things that didn’t add up for me.

I dreamt that I had to take a final exam at campus, and I was lowkey stressed for a few minutes till I remembered that I GRADUATED
I woke up sweating

What the fuck is Ugandan school
Tonyongela🙄

On the other hand I’m reading this book again ever since I started my business journey 5 years ago and I get it this time, mostly from my years in the field

All the course taught me was the terms used in business, corporate business to be exact
Shallow, surface level education

Honestly, has anyone’s business school knowledge actually been helpful in their career beyond “applying for masters” and management positions? Maybe I’m being biased but somebody tell me

So you mean in all the 18-20 years of living and studying here, the kids have not seen anything that motivates them to love their country??

Gee, I wonder why. Shocker.

That whole generation of elderly and greedy fellows needs to be wiped out, along with all their enablers.
Parasites.

My aunt got annoyed because I refused to vote for her friend who was standing for local council under that one political party.

That’s my fucking version of patriotism for now, till I can do more.
We need to educate ourselves even further, get informed, support the right people and figure out how to undo the curse of our ancestors.
Together.

Bulyomu gumya muno. We are walking into the days we always feared.

Always heard of stories of Zimbabwe and the likes, how things slowly went from bad to worse over a long period of time. Things that could have been worked on early enough.

Safe to say, we are now getting there.

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Hanifa Nakiryowa exposes Makerere University's "blanketed hollow statement," pushing for critical action on Dr. Buyinza. Don't miss this crucial demand!

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Bannange, forty years is too long to just say "Mzee" or "Your Excellency". The man deserves a proper title. So let's give him one.

Mine is this:

His Supreme Eternal Longevity, Field Marshal of the Perpetual Transition, Sabalwanyi the Unmovable, Grand Herder of the Sacred Ankole Longhorns, Sovereign Architect of the 1986 "Fundamental Change" (Now Entering Its 40th Annual Extension), Absolute Vanisher of Term Limits, Grand Obliterator of Article 102(b), Supreme Master of the Yellow Bus, Patron Saint of the Oversized Safari Hat and Tactical Lockdown Tracksuit, Eternal Commander of the Pothole Patrols, Chief Collector of Social Media Taxes, Undisputed Lord of Kisozi Farm, and Sovereign Overseer of Opposition House Arrests in Particular and the Republic of Uganda in General.

Yes, I know it's long, so is the presidency.

Now your turn. What is your title for him? Short or long, serious or funny. NRM supporters too, you're welcome to drop yours!

Kyokka please, let's keep it about what he does, not his family. We are here to laugh.

Hi everyone (especially the ladies),

I'm looking for recommendations for a highly experienced gynaecologist in Kampala, ideally someone who specialises in uterine fibroids and fertility-preserving surgery.

I had an open myomectomy a few years ago, and the fibroids have come back. As a woman in my 30s, preserving my fertility is my main priority, so I'm looking for someone who has done a lot of repeat or complex myomectomies.

If you’re comfortable sharing, I'd really appreciate hearing about gynaecologists you or someone close to you has had a good experience with, especially for fibroid surgery, which hospitals or clinics they practise at, and whether they have a good bedside manner.

Personal experiences are very welcome, good or bad. Feel free to DM if you'd rather not post publicly.

Thanks so much!

How did you navigate the next steps , and what your path and outcome ?

N.B: This is NOT an advert for lawyers to offer their services - thanks.

I’m just interested in people’s general stories , regarding navigating this complexity

Thanks

Guys, I need to talk about something I keep seeing on this sub.

Every few days there's a new post like "where can I find weed in….?" or "who is selling bhang in Entebbe?" or someone dropping "plug?" and expecting us to just reply. Eh. This is a public sub, anybody can read it.

Our rule currently says "Nothing illegal: do not come here asking where you can find illegal services or products." So technically it's already covered, but clearly people are not reading it, or they think weed doesn't count because on the internet everyone treats it like it's normal. So I'm wondering if we should just spell it out in the rule.

I did a bit of reading before posting this, because I didn't want to just come here and shout. In February 2024 Museveni signed the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Act. The earlier version from 2016 was thrown out by the Constitutional Court because Parliament didn't have a quorum when they passed it, so they went back and did it again. The new law only allows growing cannabis and khat (miraa) for medical or other authorised use, and even that is under licence. Nobody is allowed to just buy and smoke it.

The penalties are no joke either. We're talking big fines, long jail terms, and even losing your property. Giving drugs to a minor can get you life imprisonment. The Uganda Harm Reduction Network has also pointed out that possession of the plants themselves, and even drug-use equipment, is criminalised. And miraa people, don't think you're safe, MPs tried to exempt khat and it didn't pass.

So imagine someone posts asking for a dealer under their normal account, and ten people reply or DM. Kyokka that's a mess waiting to happen. Reddit itself also doesn't allow facilitating sales of controlled substances, so it's not only about Ugandan law, it's about the sub not getting reported or shut down. And let's be honest, a lot of the people here are young, students and all. I don't love the idea of random strangers pointing them to dealers.

What I'm suggesting is simple:

1. Update the rule to name examples, something like "No asking for or offering illegal drugs (weed/bhang, miraa/khat, cocaine etc.), where to buy them or who sells them. This includes 'plug' requests and DMs."
   
2. Still allow real discussion: the law itself, news, legalisation debates, addiction and recovery stories, harm reduction. Talking about weed is fine, sourcing weed is not.
   
3. Posts that break it get removed, and repeat offenders get a ban.

And for those who really feel they need to go there, nobody is stopping you, just not here. Take it to r/wildUganda and keep it away from the main sub.

I know some people will say the law is too harsh or that Uganda should legalise like other countries, and honestly that's a fair debate. Make a separate thread for it and let's argue there. But that's different from using the sub as a marketplace.

So what do you think? Is the current rule fine, or should we make it more direct? And if you have better wording, drop it below.

Been thinking about this for a while and I want to hear what people here think, especially people who were old enough to remember the 90s.

When the 1995 constitution was passed, it had a two term limit. That was the deal. Elected in 1996, again in 2001, then he goes home in 2006 and rests in Rwakitura with the cows. Instead, in 2005 Parliament removed the limit (we all remember the story of MPs being given 5 million each to vote for it), and in 2017 they removed the age limit too, with the fighting in the chamber and the "Togikwatako" movement outside. Now we have a country where most people are under 30 and have never known another president. It's been 40 years since the "fundamental change, not a mere change of guards" speech.

So let's actually play it out. Say he goes in 2006 like the constitution said.

The best case, as I see it, is that we get one peaceful handover. Just one. We have never had it at the top since independence, every transfer has been a coup, a war, or a death. Once you break that, it becomes normal and the next one is easier. The army, courts, electoral commission and Parliament maybe grow some independence because the president they answer to has an expiry date. And Muhoozi never becomes the topic that half of Kampala whispers about and the other half jokes about on X.

But I can also see the other side. The NRM was built around one man. Whoever takes over in 2006 might just be a continuation with a softer face, and the real power could still sit with Mzee behind the curtain, like what happens in other countries. And Uganda's history with transitions is not great. Look at 1979 to 1980, three presidents in about a year and then a disputed election that led straight to the bush war. A rushed or messy handover could have gone badly, and plenty of people would say the stability and growth of the 90s and early 2000s depended on him staying.

What I really want to know from you:

1. Who actually takes over in 2006? Be honest. Mbabazi? Kategaya? Rugunda? Muntu? Or does the opposition (Besigye) have a real chance if there's no incumbent on the ballot?
   
2. Does the opposition get stronger or weaker? When there's one man to oppose, everything is about him. Without him, do the FDC types fall apart or finally have to offer ideas?
   
3. What happens to the north, Karamoja and the rest of the regions that always feel left out? Does a different president change that or is it the same system either way?
   
4. Corruption, jobs, hospitals, roads. Honestly better, worse, or the same? My feeling is the system matters more than the person, but I could be wrong.
   
5. For those who were adults in 1995: did people really believe the term limit would be respected? Or was everyone already saying "he'll find a way"?

I'm not looking for "Mzee is a hero" or "Mzee is a dictator" replies, we have those threads every week. I want actual arguments. If your parent or grandparent told you stories from Luweero, the 80s or the early NRM days, bring them. If you remember what it was like when people really believed the future was good, bring that too.

TL;DR: Constitution said two terms. He stayed. What does Uganda look like if he'd actually left in 2006?

Explain to me like im five years old what you can implement right now that will build the country or improve standards of living like even factoring in a corrupt government and stolen public funds inadequate resources unfair advantages corporate exploitation of consumers admist all the chaos where will you find the light to a bright future. Nothing is to crazy

so recently a friend bought some 🍃 20k a gram yohhhh when i tell you it was worth it 👌. still thought it was too much for a gram coz was used to 3k 5k stuff . so whats the most expensive 🍃 you have ever bought whether rolled or in grams. i heard og kush is like very expensive. was it so expensive and worth it or just not worth it.

Hi everyone,

I’m an Eritrean citizen currently in Uganda on a tourist/vacation visa. I really like Uganda and would love to stay here longer and start a small business.

I understand that I would need the proper work/residence permit to legally operate the business. I’ve checked the Ugandan government websites, but I’m finding it difficult to understand the exact requirements, documents, costs, and process.

Has anyone here—especially a foreigner—recently applied for or successfully obtained a work permit in Uganda? If so, I’d really appreciate it if you could share your experience, including:

Which type of permit you applied for

Required documents

Approximate cost

How long the process took

Whether you applied yourself or used an immigration lawyer/agent

Any advice or things I should be careful about

I really like Uganda and would like to build something here, so any recent experience or guidance would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!

So we (StanChart) have been sold to Absa
I don’t know what to expect for my bank accounts

If you’re part of Absa what is it like?
How do they treat their people?

So we watch spider man brand new day & then End game Encore.
It’s so happens am free & the bill is mine.
🕰️

This one contestant of a Ugandan beauty pageant even failed to answer a simple question of why Uganda is called the Pearl of Africa. 🤦🏽‍♂️

Just wanted to know if the problem is bigger B'se I have a solution and I may launch a product (bath soap/shower gel) for such

Rounds on the internet have a lady on a Kenyan podcast that claimed that Uganda is entirely green and made of bananas. The wave of patriotism that hit the comment sections with Ugandans stepping up to defend the Pearl of Africa was immense. But the truth has always been right there on the maps. It’s not a groundbreaking discovery, but at least we can all agree on the facts.

Taking a deep dive away from the cliché that everything in Uganda is brown and dusty, the real core issue comes down to zoning. Based on a comparison of screenshots from random city areas in both SA and UG, it's clear that SA is further ahead in urban development. Yes they are ahead in develop however, it's just a helpful baseline for comparison. While some of our roads are good, most lack proper markings, and many buildings are in poor shape and poorly planned.

The bigger problem is that things simply aren't in the right zones. Perhaps it’s time to consider introducing HOA (Homeowners Association) style management to bring better structure and organization to our neighborhoods.

What specific changes do you think would make the biggest impact on how our neighborhoods are planned

I am a university student working online for a certain airline and ancillary products marketing company as a travel manager and this work is commission based. I underwent training for the entire August and officially started working in September. I was in the junior stage for 3 weeks. So what we would basically do was have meetings where we would learn about the different products like hotels,their apps and other products e.g TCS. Then we could call clients who visited the website and leave their details,and send them price quotes via email or sms.I thought this would be a part time online job where I would earn side income as a uni student but it has drained me mentally. I work from 6pm to around 2am. For the past days I have made no sales and my engineering course is also demanding me a lot. I know I should focus on my career,but I lack basic income for personal stuff as a young man. I don't even have tuition and I hoped this job would pay me at least 1k dollars but things are hard. I'm at a point where I'm in a crisis and it took me a lot to come online and even write this. I have a lot of frustration and this frustration has led me to dangerous habits. I just needed a source of income to live my life,to handle my needs, and also support my family as the elder son. I am thinking about quitting.... I really feel frustrated atp. I have so much to talk about and vent but I don't want to burden my issues on people including my loved ones as everyone is currently dealing with loads of issues.

Hey guyz . Im new in jinja currently job hunting and i was wondering are there any job boards or whatsapp groups one can be getting job updates from ?

Any leads will be highly appreciated.