Charlotte Beauvoisin
@CharlieBeau
English expat in Uganda
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50 posts
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About me
English
Lives in Kampala
Speaks English, French, Spanish, rudimentary Luganda
Registration: 13 August 2011
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Jinja orphanage of 25 children by Lcunnin
I send $175 each month 2 support a small orphanage. They pay $100 4 a room they all share. Then food water Medical clothes school. He decides n I want copies of the receipts. Is that enuff?
@Lcunnin You must insist on receipts for all the money.Is the "orphanage" registered?" It should be according to Ugandan law. Sadly there are people who are profiting from running orphanages.You should be aware that sleeping kids of all ages in one ... Read More
New members of the Uganda forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Uganda forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Entebbe is great! Small but has almost everything you need (and less traffic than Kampala!) I suggest joining some Expat groups on Facebook. You may even find a place to live through them. Be careful of brokers. A lot of them are ... Read More
Lockdown in uganda? by Zahra5
Hi These days is there lockdown in uganda or not? Thank you for reply
Hi Zahra, there is no lockdown but we still have daily curfew from 9 pm. Certain places are still closed including bars, nightclubs etc and only some schools have reopened. There are restrictions on public transport too. However life is carrying on ... Read More
How is Masindi for Indians? by Aniket Paramane
Hello, I am Aniket from India, getting a job offer in Uganda at Kiryandongo location. Can you please suggest me which is better place for Indians Masindi or Kiryandongo? Can I stay there with my family? Would it be a better option to re-locate ...
Masindi is a great little town with an established Indian community. It has a very interesting history. Masindi Hotel is very famous and has Anglo-Indian owners who are upgrading it to celebrate its 100 year anniversary in 2023. People pass through ... Read More
Get a visa on arrival at the airport in Entebbe. by Anne Marie66
Hello all, Is it still possible to get a visa on arrival at the airport in Entebbe, and has anyone done that recently? I would like to come in contact with such a person.
Is it still possible to get a visa on arrival at the airport in Entebbe, and has anyone done that recently? Technically it is possible to get visa on arrival at the airport, however it is strongly advised that you apply for your Visa online in ... Read More
New members of the Uganda forum, introduce yourselves here - 2020 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Uganda forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Hello everyone, I am a British expat resident in Uganda since 2009. *** Read More
Uganda during October 2020 by Avya
Hi Me and family planning to come back from uk soon to chill out in our house in jinja . How are things there at the mo . Comments gratefully received Thanks Sean
Hi Avya Superficially life is back to normal for most people. Certainly, the roads are full of traffic, worst in the evenings when people rush home for curfew, although that won't be such a problem for you in Jinja. However, however I do think ... Read More
Medical advice by AltaT
Any recommendations for good medical centers, doctors and hospitals in Kampala
Zero Corona in Uganda?! Read my blog Now is the time to take precautions! Says US Embassy, August 2020 This links to other resources about COVID in UG Expats generally use: The Surgery IHK Hospital and IMC clinics They are better at some ... Read More
Moving to Arua with family by samuele11
I'm planning to move to Arua for one year. The idea is to be there with my wife and two kids. Anyone live there or know the place?
Arua is a great town. It is well laid out, laidback and quite dynamic. It's a centre of commerce since it borders DRC and South Sudan. It can be very hot there however. It's a long way from Kampala but there is now a very good tarmac road ... Read More
Visa to enter the country? by kathleenbow
Hello- I will be traveling to Uganda soon for an adoption. I will be living one year there. The internet says one must apply for a Visa beforehand and have it in hand to enter the country. My adoption agency says you can obtain a Visa at the ...
Although in theory all Ugandan tourist visas must be applied for in advance online – and paid for online since May 2017 – you can still apply in person at Entebbe Airport. I have written extensively about this on my blog Diary of a ... Read More
Telephone directory for Uganda? by wavehopper
I'm trying to contact someone in the Arua district. I don't know his exact address. Does Uganda have telephone directories, perhaps available in the post offices? There seem to be online business directories, but I can't find anything ...
Hi never seen anything like that! Not a phone nor an address directory ... do you know where the person works or studies? Facebook often best way these days... Read More
Moving to uganda by wendihart
Hi, I am moving from Australia to Kampala around me the end of October and had a few questions for those who have already done it 😊 What is the average rent like in a safe, decent area of Kampala? (I will be working in naguru, but I know it ...
Hi Wendihart Check out my blog Diary of a Muzungu for a few tips on life in KLA / UG. Many single expats pay around $500 for rent of a room in a house, however you can pay as little as $200. Others pay $1000 or $2000 for modern s/contained ... Read More
Life in Kampala. by Sudipto Ghosh
Hello friends, I'm new in this forum and want to know about lifestyle of Kampala. Basically I'm a sales and marketing guy having 8 years of experience in India and Oman. Recently I got an opportunity in kampala and wanted to know what will ...
The thing is, salaries in KLA can be low. You would have to contact an agency or someone in that same field for that info. Make sure they sort out your work permit and that employer pays for it. S/he should apply for it BEFORE you enter UG. It is ... Read More
New to Kampala and/or Uganda?
Hi all - karibuni! I'm a British expat who's lived in Kampala - "KLA" - since 2009. Check out my blog Diary of a Muzungu for tips about expat life in UG. You'll love KLA! It's a great but sometimes crazy ... Read More
Life in Kampala. by Sudipto Ghosh
Hello friends, I'm new in this forum and want to know about lifestyle of Kampala. Basically I'm a sales and marketing guy having 8 years of experience in India and Oman. Recently I got an opportunity in kampala and wanted to know what will ...
Hi Ghosh You don't need that much - although you could easily spend it! Generally, an expat will pay $200 to $2000 for accom. If single, you can get somewhere for $200 to 500 (small flat / shared house) etc. Food shopping cheap. Going out. ... Read More