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I have been searching for a house to rent in the areas of Kisaasi, Kyanja, Kungu, Kulambiro, and surrounding neighborhoods in Kampala, Uganda. My budget range is between 500,000 and 750,000 Ugandan Shillings (approximately $132 - $198 USD). The primary reason for focusing my search in these areas is that I own a business located in Kisaasi, so I need to live nearby.

Yesterday(Saturday the 11th of May), I reached out to a broker who had previously assisted me in finding a shop, hoping they could help me find a suitable house as well. During our phone conversation, the broker mentioned having four houses to show me that fit within my stated budget range. We agreed on the pricing, and I met up with the broker to view these properties.

The first house we looked at was located in Kyanja and priced at 600,000 UGX. However, when we arrived, the house was currently occupied by tenants. The broker assured me that I could view the property the following day, which I did. Upon inspection, I found that the house had issues with mold growth and paint chipping from both the interior and exterior walls, presenting potential health hazards for any occupants. Additionally, the kitchen appeared to be an afterthought in the design, poorly integrated into the overall layout.

The second house, also situated in Kyanja, was approximately one kilometer away from the main road. Not only was the location somewhat isolated, but the area did not feel particularly safe. While the house itself was decently sized, the kitchen once again seemed like an ill-conceived afterthought. The asking price for this property was 690,000 UGX.

The third and fourth houses we viewed were located in Kisaasi. Unfortunately, neither property was particularly impressive. They were both quite small, lacked adequate lighting, and were situated far away from the main road, which could present accessibility issues.

At this point, I began to doubt whether this particular broker was truly familiar with the area and my specific requirements. Against my better judgment, I decided to reach out to a different brokerage firm that I had been seeing advertised on TikTok. Before proceeding any further, I insisted on meeting them at their physical office location to ensure their legitimacy. Surprisingly, they did indeed have an actual office space. I explained my housing needs and budget constraints, and they informed me that they had three properties that seemed to match my criteria. After paying the required fees and obtaining a receipt, we embarked on viewing these houses.

The first property we visited was located in Kulambiro. Situated near the main tarmac road, the house was decently sized. However, as had become a recurring issue, the kitchen was essentially non-existent – a mere afterthought in the design. The broker quoted a price of 500,000 UGX for this house. Initially, I considered it a potentially viable option given its convenient location and my budget constraints. However, just as we were inspecting the property, the caretaker arrived and informed us that the house had already been rented out to someone else. In hindsight, this situation raised suspicions that it may have been a carefully orchestrated ploy between the broker and the caretaker.

The second house we viewed was located in Kungu and priced at 800,000 UGX. Despite the cost, the property itself was quite underwhelming and failed to meet my expectations.

As for the third house in Kyanja, I did not actually get the opportunity to see it in person despite going to the place. According to the caretaker, someone had paid for and secured the rental overnight, leaving the broker seemingly 'surprised' by this sudden development.

The fourth and any remaining houses I was shown continued to be disappointments, offering nothing noteworthy to report.

In the end, after spending approximately 200,000 UGX on broker fees and transportation costs, I was unable to secure a suitable rental property. From this experience, I have made the following observations:

1. Brokers often lack integrity and will prioritize making a commission over genuinely fulfilling the client's needs and requirements. This seems to be a vicious cycle, with dishonest practices being a common occurrence regardless of which brokerage firm one engages with.

2. There appears to be an acute housing shortage in Kampala, with demand far outstripping the available supply of rental properties. This imbalance likely contributes to the stark disparity between the cost of housing and the actual quality/condition of the units.

3. Many of the houses I viewed were of substandard quality, with poorly designed layouts, lack of basic amenities (such as properly integrated kitchens), and overall inadequate living conditions – yet commanding prices that seem unjustified given their shortcomings.

Based on my previous experience living in Nairobi, a budget of around $185 (which is equivalent to 700,000 Ugandan Shillings) would typically be sufficient to rent a good one-bedroom apartment with a separate kitchen, a spacious balcony that can accommodate a washing machine, as well as additional amenities like an elevator and a rooftop terrace. In fact, when I lived in Nairobi, I was paying only $175 for an apartment with such features.

In comparison, the houses I viewed in Kampala within my budget range of 500,000 to 750,000 Ugandan Shillings (approximately $132 to $198) were substantially lacking in quality, often with poorly designed kitchens, smaller living spaces, and a general absence of modern conveniences like elevators or common areas. This stark contrast highlights the disparity between the housing standards and rental costs in Kampala versus what one might expect for a similar budget in a city like Nairobi.

The root cause of these issues may be linked to the low GDP per capita in Uganda, which stands at approximately $946 USD. With the average Ugandan contributing only around 300,000 UGX (approximately $79 USD) per month to the economy, there appears to be a significant wealth gap. A small portion of the population can afford high-quality housing, while the vast majority live in poverty, with little to no options for decent, reasonably priced accommodation.

In light of these challenges, I am appealing to you good people of Reddit for recommendations or insights that could aid my ongoing search for a suitable rental property. I remain open to considering studio apartments as well, provided they are conveniently located near my place of business and fall within my stated budget range. Any guidance or suggestions would be highly appreciated, as I find myself at my wits' end after this disheartening experience.

Hi all, hoping this is the right place to ask this, but I'm considering travelling to uganda as part of my course. As someone who knows basucally nothing, what are some important things I should know / look into before I travel / bring with me?

I work a lot on my laptop, usually from home. Sometimes though, a change of environment is necessary to wring the creativity juices out of the brain.

Preferably a nice cozy café where I can order a coffee, and that is sparsely occupied enough that I can sit for a few hours without feeling guilty for hogging the table, and with a wall plug for my laptop.

I finish uni in about a week. I wouldn't want to sit home till grad (next year). I'm thinking of starting a small business but of course capital:(. So I'm seeking for a volunteering opportunity to improve my knowledge and skills and to gain some experience in the job field. I'm pursuing a bachelor in business administration. Volunteerships in my field of profession, or any other could work. Anyone knowing any place around Kampala where I could volunteer, please reach out to me🙏

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If you could chose only one, which one is better to visit for 1-2 days to get best out of it?

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Pipo those who've visited or stayed Naalya, what's really special about this place? I keep hearing people reference it in conversations. Like is it that good and calm? I currently stay in Naguru and would consider shifting there. What does it have to offer like on Monday to Sunday? Running or dancing groups? That kinda thing?

Please don't try to change my mind. Still working through that, and it is not the subject here.want to know laws about 15 year olds, and the dangers of specifically uganda to look out for, or other places to consider.

Orphanges from Uganda are popping up like crazy on social networks and this profile on Instagram is asking for donations like crazy posting kids in totally bad shape sickly which I don't believe. He uses unwilling this kids for videos, pictures and asked me for donations for his orphange which starts using God. I asked him for his orphange registration and block me. I have seen that people from European are sending them donations are falling for them and they keep asking. I feel sorry for this people that are very vulnerable that keep sending to donations and fall for it. He is using this kid that has been dead for awhile and still posting her in Instagram. Don't believe in him he is a top "SCAMMER."

I was walking down the kisenyi area of Kampala and was flagged down by an officer. He asked where i got the shirt and claimed theres al shabab members infiltrating the local SDF. He put me in a holding cell claiming id be charged in the morning. However he returned a short time later and said for 200k ugx i could get released with no charges.

Did he recognize me as a foreigner and took advantage or is the story true?

I've been thinking about planning for my future children's education, even though I don't have kids yet. There's a good school near my place, about 5km away, and I'm considering getting the fees structure and possibly starting to save for their education. I don't see myself moving anytime soon and plan to stay here for the next 10 years.

Has anyone else planned for their future children's education in this way? What are your thoughts on this approach? Are there any disadvantages or things I should consider before starting this process? Any advice would be appreciated!

Hi guys me and my girlfriend will be self driving across Uganda for 3 weeks at the end of the month and I’m wondering what it’s best to do about currency. I’ve got dollars to take and a chase travel card but my main concern is that there won’t be many ATMs towards kibale and QENP so any advice is appreciated. Thanks

So I've lived in a few different countries in south, west and East Africa. There's usually a few places in the big cities that are kinda no-go areas due to a lot of drug and alcohol use. What areas are like this in Kampala? I know the typical crowded compound areas can always be an issue, but I mean more notorious areas that the locals won't go to at night, for example.

I am considering a move to Arua for a work opportunity with a humanitarian agency. I would very much appreciate inputs on living conditions and accommodations or anything else I should be considering before making the decision.

Thanks,

Hi there just wondering if anyone knows of any Ugandan restaurants in USA or Canada. Thanks.

I met Kafka’s Gregory, first he lay on soft ground amongst the heavy tombstones in the cemetery.

I met Kafka’s Gregory, before he changed so hard his family couldn’t recognize him. A gentle soul, a hardworking man & caring brother

I met Kafka’s Gregory, right in the dark room where he was cast. For a century it seems.

I met Kafka’s Gregory, on the wall where he walked. Marked pathways so solid, he had gone through them many a time.

I met Kafka’s Gregory, I, among the lodgers in the Kafka house saw his face more hopeful than that of his family.

I met Kafka’s Gregory, in the creeks of his darkness striken room watching his family dinner.

I met Kafka’s Gregory, he underwent a metamorphosis so significant his own sister turned on him.

I met Kafka’s Gregory, he is the average Ugandan son wanting to turn big.

I met Kafka’s Gregory, walking along the streets of Kampala tussling and rustling. Sunrise to Sunset.

I met Kafka’s Gregory, I met you.

wagwan guys....i've just finished shogun and brooo...11/10..fully understand all the hype around it...gives me GoT vibes

anyway it just got me thinking about how we have so many different cultures in this beautiful country of ours with rich history
the way shogun depicts 1600 japan is just so fire...the customs...the costumes!!!...the dialogue being in old japanese with the closed captions shown...the different clans and regents trying to gain power
just imagine the potential if say a tv show was made around that same concept (or any new one for that matter...could be fiction/real events...past/future/present) by just simply being authentically us...costumes, langauge, the whole lot

i just feel like there's some serious potential given that right now we are doing fairly well with tv i.e sanyu and kampala creme....even date my family...(apologies if i've missed any other good ones but you get the gist)
anyway what do you guys think?

Is anyone here a customer of Cairo Bank?

I'm curious to know about your experience with their services. Specifically, I'm interested in their speed of processing transactions, liquidity, and their approach to questioning transactions. Also, if you have any recommendations for a friendly and efficient branch or any other insights, I'd appreciate hearing about them. Thank you!"

Was anyone even counted? How can our government mess something like this up?

Ok am gonna keep this nice,short and sweet

Dear men please learn how to block ,like blocking does not cost a damn thing. If you reach a point and for whatever reason you don't like or wanna see a person nomore,stop fucking acting werid just BLOCK BLOCK BLOCK

It's not cool keeping people on a back burner

Also you can't block someone in your head,i know y'all do it

Ok am done..

My fellow citizens especially the ones from Bakuzulu are takings things abit too far. You were asked to stay home so that you can successfully inform the census people how much TV chicken you can eat in one sitting.

I wanted to share my recent experience at the Uganda airport, particularly with the immigration officer during my e-visa process.

It was my first time visiting Uganda, and unfortunately, my initial encounter left me quite disheartened.Upon reaching the e-visa immigration counter, I was greeted by a female officer whose demeanor was far from welcoming. She came across as rude, mean, and even aggressive, which made the whole experience quite unsettling.

Throughout the line, I overheard her using harsh and insulting language with other travelers, which only added to the discomfort.When it was finally my turn, her behavior didn't improve. She handled my documents roughly, showed disrespect, and communicated in a manner that felt more like dealing with a prison guard than a welcoming immigration officer.

This encounter left a lasting negative impression on what should have been an exciting arrival experience in Uganda. It's disappointing because first impressions matter, especially for tourists visiting a new country.

I wish there was a formal channel to address such behavior, as it not only affects individual experiences but also impacts the overall image of Uganda for first-time tourists.

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Imagine you are just out there wilding and making ends meet in the jungle... Tough times.. Dangers lurking everywhere... Then humans come and add new players to the game. You just there catching a sunset as Simba and a viper comes outta nowhere and bite ya ass. Okay.. A bit baked.

Since tomorrow we shall be doing nothing (my assumption) but waiting to be counted ,I am on a look out for good movies 😊 would be great if you guys helped out .we should also do our own Redit Uganda census ,I think we can be more active than we are

do tourists also have to anser questions and participate in census and stay home?

What institutions in uganda offer flight dispatch courses and what is the fees range.preferably in kampala or near