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Uganda

Reality Brief: Kampala

What to know about Kampala, gathered from AfriPilot's sourced information: alerts, rules, addresses and useful places. Nothing is added without a source.

Region: Central RegionGathered from 8 sources checked on October 2, 2026.

Current alerts

  • Ebola in the DRC

    Ebola outbreak centred in the DRC: border with the DRC closed since 27 May, enhanced health screening.

    Published on September 2, 2026 · GOV.UK (FCDO), Uganda travel advice: entry requirements

Alerts checked on October 2, 2026 against the sources cited.

Essentials before you arrive

Living in Kampala

Field experience

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    Pharmacies, clinics and hospitals

    Listed in OpenStreetMap (not exhaustive): pharmacies (292), clinics (653), hospitals (187). Locate those near your home in the first days and check opening hours and on-call services locally.

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    Where to shop for food

    Listed in OpenStreetMap (not exhaustive): markets (49), supermarkets (272). Compare a few basic prices between market and supermarket before settling into habits.

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    Banks, cash machines and exchange

    Listed in OpenStreetMap (not exhaustive): banks (383), cash machines (59), currency exchange (162), money transfer (129). Withdraw and change money at these official places, preferably during the day, never in the street.

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    A shop for your SIM card

    Listed in OpenStreetMap (not exhaustive): phone and internet (236). Go with your passport: SIM registration is often mandatory.

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    A furnished flat for the first weeks

    Listed in OpenStreetMap (not exhaustive): furnished apartments (52). A furnished flat gives you time to visit several neighbourhoods before signing a lease.

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    A coworking space as a fallback

    Listed in OpenStreetMap (not exhaustive): coworking (1). Useful for remote work when the connection or power fails at home.

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    Consulates in the city

    Listed in OpenStreetMap (not exhaustive): consulates (9). Note the address of your country's consulate or the nearest embassy.

Useful contacts

Contact details taken from the official sources cited. Check them before going.