The truth about living in Uganda | A foreigner's honest opinion

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  • Опубликовано: 7 фев 2025
  • The truth about living in Uganda | An American's point of view.
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    American reacts to life in Uganda.
    A foreigner's view on living in Uganda (Ugandan culture, food, wildlife, first impressions, crime, etc.) Living in Uganda vs living in the USA.
    Comment below things you love about life in Uganda (Kampala, Nansana, Kira, Ssabagabo, etc.)!
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Комментарии • 375

  • @philippsch19
    @philippsch19 3 года назад +232

    I loved Uganda way more than Kenya and tanzania together. I love all three countries but Uganda will always have a special place in my heart.

    • @salimajagodics6928
      @salimajagodics6928 3 года назад +3

      Mwaa mwaa mwaa! You have so wonderful four eyes.

    • @hazimoraif4544
      @hazimoraif4544 3 года назад +4

      Wooooo thxx for loving Uganda ur so cute 😍😍😍😍😍😍

    • @birabwaharriet
      @birabwaharriet 3 года назад +3

      Your always welcome for a vaccination

    • @namuyanjaelizabeth4264
      @namuyanjaelizabeth4264 3 года назад +3

      Thanks for loving our country and your always welcome

  • @gerryobrien7973
    @gerryobrien7973 4 года назад +273

    I was in Kampala and I was outside the supermarket I dropped my phone a teenager seen this and ran up to snatch it but before he could this lady grabbed and shouted something to him in luganda and he ran off lol the locals take care of the foreigners once you are good to the locals they will treat you as their own.... Uganda has a special place in my heart and I miss it 😢

    • @mirembeolive4620
      @mirembeolive4620 3 года назад +8

      Ouuh! seriously we do,thank u🥰🥰

    • @sarahwacha8894
      @sarahwacha8894 3 года назад +6

      You're so sweet. Lira is my hometown ( village hehehe) but grew up and live in Kampala and i didn't know 'we' had that attitude toward Americans. sorry about your Kenyan friend. Hope you come back again.

    • @gerryobrien7973
      @gerryobrien7973 3 года назад +6

      @@sarahwacha8894 I will be back soon once this lockdown in Europe is over, I shall return to kampala.... Thank you for your kind words

    • @Famegame579
      @Famegame579 3 года назад +3

      🥺🥺❤❤❤

    • @sarahwacha8894
      @sarahwacha8894 3 года назад +2

      @@gerryobrien7973 Stay safe

  • @Ingodsowncountry
    @Ingodsowncountry 4 года назад +118

    Happy Independence day to all people of Uganda from India 🇮🇳

  • @Cod4Wii
    @Cod4Wii 4 года назад +197

    Uganda is my favorite country in Africa.

    • @mirembeolive4620
      @mirembeolive4620 3 года назад +6

      Thanks for loving my mother land.i feel great love for Her(Uganda)💞💕

    • @wtracy2
      @wtracy2 3 года назад +5

      Awh Thank that's means a lot from a Canadian Ugandan

    • @nicholekakooza2444
      @nicholekakooza2444 3 года назад +1

      Much love and respect

    • @nakakembojacky774
      @nakakembojacky774 3 года назад +3

      nice

  • @magalabettina2581
    @magalabettina2581 2 года назад +29

    So sweet I feel so good about my motherland.
    Anyone who want to come to Uganda, you're most welcome ☺️☺️

  • @firewhiskey3452
    @firewhiskey3452 3 года назад +46

    Watching someone give a review of my country gives me butterflies 🥰🥰

  • @katiealexandria5056
    @katiealexandria5056 4 года назад +44

    I was there for 2 week's 10 year's ago and I loved it. I was in Kampala . I didn't get to venture out far from the Orphanage, but I hope to one day. So beautiful

  • @kagani6202
    @kagani6202 4 года назад +96

    I only finally accepted that he went to UG after he mentioned the Rolex.

  • @bhupeshjoshi1469
    @bhupeshjoshi1469 3 года назад +91

    Beautiful country , big hearted people , I stayed 14 years in Kampala . Best Banana and the best pineapple . Love to eat Rolex chapati 👍worked with kookee enterprises ( kooksey ice cream ) .

    • @Famegame579
      @Famegame579 3 года назад +2

      I love cooksey icecream

    • @bhupeshjoshi1469
      @bhupeshjoshi1469 3 года назад +3

      @@Famegame579 thanks for loving it . The ice cream is the best among made in Uganda

    • @munafredrick1360
      @munafredrick1360 3 года назад +3

      Kooksey ice cream all time favourite 😋

    • @bhupeshjoshi1469
      @bhupeshjoshi1469 3 года назад +2

      @@munafredrick1360 Yes , it's real icecream make with cow milk . It's delicious 😋

    • @نهالعادل-ق3ذ
      @نهالعادل-ق3ذ 3 года назад +1

      Wooow

  • @kabaritah8148
    @kabaritah8148 4 года назад +89

    Am proud to be ugandan

  • @sublime1061
    @sublime1061 3 года назад +48

    Yeah, in all Ugandan cultures, visitors are supposed to be treated special. It feels like you are being lifted on a pedestal but that's culture. We are taught from childhood, at home, to put visitors first. People will go out of their way to protect you. The ones who don't are the rebels.

  • @sunnybhathal3429
    @sunnybhathal3429 3 года назад +16

    THESE AFRICANS ARE VERY GOOD PEOPLE SO FRIENDLY AND HELPFUL VERY GOOD AT HEART THE BUGANDANS ARE VERY GOOD LOOKING UGANDA I LOVE

  • @khaledali6689
    @khaledali6689 4 года назад +13

    Thanks for the positive feedback 😊👍and thanks for visiting Uganda 🇺🇬😊

  • @richardkasoma2870
    @richardkasoma2870 4 года назад +24

    Thanks for this positive feedback and you’re always welcome to our country Uganda.

  • @talyowedorcas586
    @talyowedorcas586 3 года назад +6

    This is amazing!! Thank you for educating yourself about my country. You seem to have enjoyed your stay, and you pronounced everything so well.

  • @nazmuchowdhury5939
    @nazmuchowdhury5939 3 года назад +16

    I think you have a great respect on other cultures , it's wonderful. I live in London and sells airlines tickets to Ugandan and east African, mostly they are wonderful people.

    • @Dizzeeyout
      @Dizzeeyout 3 года назад +2

      Hey I’m a Ugandan looking to travel in April. Do you have any good rates? We’re flexible.

  • @fatumangoni317
    @fatumangoni317 3 года назад +8

    Thank you handsome I am very proudly Ugandan! Welcome back again next time in the future you are always welcomed with your family and friends! 💗🇨🇦🇺🇬😘

  • @jeremybear573
    @jeremybear573 Год назад +73

    I am an American and my dream is to go and live in Uganda. While I'm there I'm going to find a wife!

    • @BossyZed
      @BossyZed 4 месяца назад +1

      Did you find a wife ? If not...i am here in Uganda looking for a husband 😊

    • @EvenSoMaranatha
      @EvenSoMaranatha 4 месяца назад

      Why specifically Uganda? Out of all African countries…

  • @chausikujasmah1994
    @chausikujasmah1994 3 года назад +5

    With a good governance,Uganda will be a very good country time to come we pray.I love u my country n miss u alot

  • @muniebalkyz7376
    @muniebalkyz7376 4 года назад +42

    The " I was coming and then I stopped coming" killed me 😂😂😂I am Ugandan but after 30 minutes I move on to other things.

    • @lettakyjoy
      @lettakyjoy 3 года назад

      🤣🤣🤣🙆🏾‍♀️like really?😂😂

    • @muniebalkyz7376
      @muniebalkyz7376 3 года назад

      @@lettakyjoy true, after 30 minutes move on otherwise you will be disappointed

    • @lettakyjoy
      @lettakyjoy 3 года назад

      🤣🤣🤣🤣that is hilarious how do you that to someone, I would be very mad🙆🏾‍♀️

  • @abcdg1995
    @abcdg1995 4 года назад +27

    Greetings from Santa Monica's California USA Locked Thank you so much for uploading this Attachment we are following in RUclips channels Greetings Guy's

    • @dithanmuwanga4121
      @dithanmuwanga4121 4 года назад +1

      Greetings too from van nuys CA😀

    • @TonnyOkello
      @TonnyOkello 4 года назад +1

      Greetings from Culver my neighbor 🇺🇬

    • @abcdg1995
      @abcdg1995 4 года назад +1

      @@TonnyOkello welcome U.S. After pandemic season Darling worth it

  • @kimulisolomon2575
    @kimulisolomon2575 2 года назад +2

    Wow you have really described the real Uganda, we shall always welcome you with open hands. 🙌
    Thanks for being positive.

  • @shiratnamuswe2018
    @shiratnamuswe2018 3 года назад +4

    Thanks for liking Uganda and we'll always welcome you our ppl you know in our country we are the same no strangers we love everyone

  • @collinsoteba9302
    @collinsoteba9302 4 года назад +18

    He summarized Uganda in an eight minute video 🤣🤣😂 🇺🇬

  • @komugishaadah6584
    @komugishaadah6584 4 года назад +36

    Sorry dude for being stood up 🤣🤣🤣 you really got a pinch of the “pearl of Africa” but I’m glad you appreciated the hospitality 🙏

    • @Diyen250
      @Diyen250 4 года назад +1

      This is so common man. For real it happens all the time its like a thing not just in uganda in Rwanda too. But anyways u get used to it with time.

    • @GloryTouch5
      @GloryTouch5 3 года назад +1

      I hope he didn't send transport🤣

  • @thesmallchocolateguy9331
    @thesmallchocolateguy9331 Год назад +3

    I am a Ugandan living in USA but food here and social life sucks however, in Uganda there is the Best pineapple, pork and bananas not like in the USA etc.. may God heal our land and forgive us all through Jesus Christ our Lord and savior

  • @faridahnakayemba1496
    @faridahnakayemba1496 4 года назад +8

    Thanks for appreciating we have the best fresh foods 😍

  • @KazKasozi
    @KazKasozi 4 года назад +29

    I am Ugandan but gosh the way Ugandans treat time like it is malleable can be frustrating. Disappearing to the village and late appointments ; "I was coming until I stopped coming" 🤣🤣🤣 funny but so frustrating 😤

    • @sebastianalexander5564
      @sebastianalexander5564 3 года назад +1

      Extremly anoying to me.. very difficult for me to stay organiced in such unpredictable environment.. payment on arrival with a fixed appointment time and arranging discounts when deliverd later is my idea.. people need to feel that beeing late has consequences

  • @Ace_Hillary
    @Ace_Hillary 11 месяцев назад +1

    I am convinced you visited my motherland Uganda after you spoke about the rolex

  • @makangajulius98
    @makangajulius98 4 года назад +82

    Am from Uganda 🇺🇬, hope you tried Rolex 😋

    • @atiwe44
      @atiwe44 4 года назад +1

      Uncle Jay u are here too🤣

    • @makangajulius98
      @makangajulius98 4 года назад

      @@atiwe44 everywhere you go 🤣✊

    • @RashidFreestyler
      @RashidFreestyler 4 года назад +1

      @@makangajulius98 banange everyone is here kiki kino

    • @shefpanda
      @shefpanda 4 года назад +1

      Haha Fr

    • @Du_Minion
      @Du_Minion 4 года назад +3

      Rolex, very sweet and creative....for those who don't know, it's Eggs and chapati 🇰🇪 rolled together 🌮

  • @patrickbarasa8450
    @patrickbarasa8450 3 года назад +2

    Watching this review has made be feel proud of my country, really. Thanks a lot.

    • @Kitiwake
      @Kitiwake 3 года назад

      Sounds like there are violent prejudiced people there

  • @katherinethym7267
    @katherinethym7267 2 года назад +2

    Thank you for this. My daughter leaves for Uganda in 3 weeks and will be there for 2 years.

  • @fwise04
    @fwise04 3 года назад +2

    I have been to Uganda 3 different times and had a AWESOME experience

  • @agnesnandawula1103
    @agnesnandawula1103 3 года назад +4

    I am so glad to be Ugandan love whoever comes in

  • @atseabreeze
    @atseabreeze 4 года назад +2

    So on point. Great analysis.

  • @asinasasina4103
    @asinasasina4103 4 года назад +10

    Am proud of being a Ugandan

  • @theupdatesuredeal9858
    @theupdatesuredeal9858 4 года назад +19

    Thanks for visiting Uganda 🥰😍 tell a friend to tell a friend to visit my mother land 👉pearl of Africa

  • @nyakatolydia8571
    @nyakatolydia8571 4 года назад +4

    Thanks for loving our country

  • @jullyvlog8198
    @jullyvlog8198 4 года назад +6

    I see you love my country.
    Keep moving
    I love you too

  • @kamarassakka9922
    @kamarassakka9922 3 года назад +5

    Not being back home, sometimes I forget how bad we are with time. But in that in a sense is like an unspoken rule, when someone says theyll be there in 5 mins. Just sit an chill,dont be in a hurry cause that guy meant not less than 30 mins

  • @samuelt.kisaame7787
    @samuelt.kisaame7787 4 года назад +4

    My home country Uganda is very friendly to foreigners. |🇺🇬

  • @malvin2372
    @malvin2372 3 года назад +2

    Good to see you man Mhofu. Let's go back to Uganda once again. 😎

  • @onziachristine5420
    @onziachristine5420 2 года назад

    Thank you and you are always welcome 🥰

  • @glowinspirationsandenterta4800
    @glowinspirationsandenterta4800 5 месяцев назад

    I love this video. Everything you said is true ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @emmakamala4748
    @emmakamala4748 4 года назад +14

    I will be there in 5 minutes. In Uganda that means, the proggie ( program) is on. Just sit tight, order some drinks and wait.

    • @bassinbillRC5300
      @bassinbillRC5300 3 года назад

      That reminds me of the movie The Incredibles... Where Mr incredible has a saying.... He looks at his watch and says I've got time!

  • @cpajacinthanabawanukakazir1819
    @cpajacinthanabawanukakazir1819 4 года назад +3

    Lovely to hear my country described from a foreigners unbiased perspective

    • @Diyen250
      @Diyen250 4 года назад

      He should do another video . This was so informative and so true

    • @katiealexandria5056
      @katiealexandria5056 4 года назад +1

      He was very honest and truly loved your country. I'm American, and he was genuine and joyful.

    • @cpajacinthanabawanukakazir1819
      @cpajacinthanabawanukakazir1819 4 года назад

      @@katiealexandria5056
      I'll one day give my view of the US, i wish the two videos can be linked somehow. Fun to see yourself thru someone else's eyes

  • @shariffsheriik810
    @shariffsheriik810 4 года назад +8

    Yah,Uganda is so good that's why Rwandise took our country.

    • @carlosnyayo7223
      @carlosnyayo7223 4 года назад +4

      what are you talking about !! i heard congolese say their contry is under Rwandese occupation, now you are talking abaout Uganda? are Rwandese all over !!?

  • @aminahlee5164
    @aminahlee5164 4 года назад +2

    Thanks dear for loving our country . And that's why is called apearl of Africa

  • @pamelaandersson3981
    @pamelaandersson3981 4 года назад +7

    Hahahaha you described my country exactly how i remember and know it, hahaha Time keeping very true hahahahaha, i have enjoyed this

  • @MoonLightOnWater1
    @MoonLightOnWater1 2 года назад +3

    I would love to visit. I understand folks not loving Americans, but I will visit anyway🤣🇺🇸

  • @rahulcha08
    @rahulcha08 3 года назад +4

    Uganda, by far is the best East African countries! If you are kind to people .. people are kind to you too. Every country has bad places, even UK has, been there - we must avoid, so do avoid! Don’t walk around at 11 PM with cash and Phone and don’t keep showing off ! Stay grounded, enjoy food, appreciate people here ! It’s a lovely atmosphere always.

  • @carol2569
    @carol2569 4 года назад +6

    This guy is real he enjoyed the pearl

  • @abodanoah3361
    @abodanoah3361 4 года назад +11

    The narration just got me laughing 🤣 😆 😂... I am coming, then I stopped coming...that is Uganda for you...the blend of warmth and late time management aka African Time..🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @thejourney971
    @thejourney971 3 года назад

    Uganda my mother land. The pearl of Africa hope you enjoyed your visit.

  • @zanashtv5479
    @zanashtv5479 4 года назад +28

    Oh I am coming in 5 minutes🤣🤣🤣🤣That was my favourite part..being Ugandan and Living in UK I totally understand. Basically time keeping in Uganda doesn't exxist🤩🤩🇺🇬🇺🇬

    • @atiwe44
      @atiwe44 4 года назад +1

      Zan Eno Yona otukayo

    • @lillianbukocho9479
      @lillianbukocho9479 4 года назад +1

      Which part of UK are you in? I'm in Leicester myself and a Ugandan.

    • @allanmasaba5538
      @allanmasaba5538 4 года назад

      True ❤️

    • @sirpap3
      @sirpap3 4 года назад

      From uk and 🇺🇬ugandan

  • @user-ib5fn9qc9t
    @user-ib5fn9qc9t 4 года назад +4

    I was born in Uganda 🇺🇬 but now I live in the United States 🇺🇸 but I miss my home

  • @shiyelia
    @shiyelia 4 года назад +8

    Interesting, I have many Ugandan friends here.

    • @shiyelia
      @shiyelia 4 года назад

      In Korea

    • @barbarabusby1767
      @barbarabusby1767 4 года назад

      Are they always late as well 🙁

    • @shiyelia
      @shiyelia 4 года назад +1

      @@barbarabusby1767 I can't really say but they're good friends

  • @rosenabaweesi8016
    @rosenabaweesi8016 4 года назад +2

    Thx
    Think it's the best country to live in
    Love Uganda

  • @oliverezra5459
    @oliverezra5459 4 года назад +18

    Yeah your very right, I stayed in Uganda more than 10years!! Arua, The thing I always enjoyed was booda booda guys joke's, Muzunogo..... Muzungo need booda, I really enjoyed the time there,,, specially clubbing is on different levels!!
    Love you Ug & Miss you

  • @mcjudith6274
    @mcjudith6274 4 года назад

    Yes ...time we are terrible! And appointments too! But Ugandans are some of the best people in the whole world... Loving they are.

  • @LillysConner
    @LillysConner 4 года назад +7

    😂😂😂😂, yes the time thing is crazy, I miss the sense of community, and Matoke, mangoes. Hope you get to go back again and feel safe.

  • @LearnTVworldwide
    @LearnTVworldwide 4 года назад +3

    I think you travel to search and you come back home to find yourself there.
    Thanks for visiting the land of plenty

  • @sookie256
    @sookie256 4 года назад +11

    The accuracy of Ugandan time. "I'll be there in five minutes" 😂😂😂😂😂

  • @lugemwasaphinah2329
    @lugemwasaphinah2329 4 года назад +2

    Ohh i miss matooke i can't wait to go back to my lovely UGANDA

  • @tinataaka6267
    @tinataaka6267 4 года назад +2

    Uganda is pearl of Africa

  • @nolynjollynjohns720
    @nolynjollynjohns720 4 года назад +2

    Thanks for positive results for my Motherland

  • @jeffreyatwine
    @jeffreyatwine 4 года назад +4

    I love the honesty. Did the girls ask you for transport money?

  • @alexkakande5346
    @alexkakande5346 3 года назад

    Very honest!😂😂😂
    One love from UGANDA!

  • @myreskaruhanga5424
    @myreskaruhanga5424 3 года назад

    Wawoo... I like the fact that you're positive 🙏🙏🙏

  • @ritagitau6044
    @ritagitau6044 3 года назад

    Am from Uganda thanks you guys

  • @eliazali_4200
    @eliazali_4200 3 года назад +1

    The only staple you don't seem to have experienced is millet. It's a staple across the whole country with the exception perhaps of the central region

  • @Its_Goodluck
    @Its_Goodluck Год назад

    i am looking forward to see this beautiful country

  • @mugabowilliam4959
    @mugabowilliam4959 3 года назад +10

    He really gave out the best perspective of UGANDA 😂🍷🇺🇬

  • @MP.missval
    @MP.missval 3 года назад +7

    Hahahaha "I was coming then I stopped coming" has killed me😂😂. You are always welcome to visit Uganda

  • @fatumangoni317
    @fatumangoni317 3 года назад

    That white corn meal is call Ugali you eat with kale and mixed it with beef or goat meat it’s so delicious I promise you that!

  • @peninahkana5837
    @peninahkana5837 4 года назад +1

    Love you too
    Welcome to the pearl of Africa

  • @namatovubarbra7396
    @namatovubarbra7396 4 года назад +7

    Just missing my Uganda 🇺🇬😥😥😩😩😩

  • @marykyakwera384
    @marykyakwera384 3 года назад

    Thanks for loving our country.come again always

  • @nankyajuliet2282
    @nankyajuliet2282 4 года назад

    Of course my Uganda is BEAUTIFUL with Good weather ever green

  • @newlife.3933
    @newlife.3933 4 года назад +6

    Sorry for the bad things that you faced,but good enough you enjoyed the best of Africa's pearl.

  • @i-35vagabond56
    @i-35vagabond56 3 года назад

    In the United States, pocho is called mush. Corn meal mush to be more specific. People usually eat it for breakfast. They slice it into patties, fry it in sausage or bacon grease, and put butter and syrup on it, and it's really good. It makes for a good tasty meal and it's cheap, too.

    • @SexyLatinoBoi1
      @SexyLatinoBoi1 3 года назад

      Actually its called "grits" in the US 🇺🇸 and the US people make it exactly 💯 how you describe it

  • @hasanhasanov8823
    @hasanhasanov8823 3 года назад +2

    am coming for a project to Uganda what injection do i need to have

  • @thebest-zo9dr
    @thebest-zo9dr 3 года назад

    Thanks for loving ug

  • @viviansithole5973
    @viviansithole5973 4 года назад +1

    I'm just loving Uganda.

  • @mugabowilliam4959
    @mugabowilliam4959 3 года назад

    🇺🇬the pearl of Africa 🇺🇬 proudly Ugandan.

  • @Evergreen_nih
    @Evergreen_nih 3 года назад

    Uganda is a beautiful country. The Pearl of Africa.

  • @mwesigyejulius2481
    @mwesigyejulius2481 4 года назад +2

    Uganda 🇺🇬 welcomes everyone provided u come to add some values in terms of economy

  • @mirembeolive4620
    @mirembeolive4620 3 года назад +1

    Ouuh!My mother land🥰The pearl of Africa 🥰💝😍

  • @khalidmohamed1623
    @khalidmohamed1623 3 года назад

    I loved the way he described Posho.....

  • @latifahrashid2028
    @latifahrashid2028 3 года назад

    We love you too

  • @preciousprossy8705
    @preciousprossy8705 4 года назад

    Thanks bro proud Ugandan here

  • @tharjathenginerring505
    @tharjathenginerring505 3 года назад +1

    I love UG so much it’s amazing country in east Africa

  • @meganvanessa4906
    @meganvanessa4906 3 года назад +4

    The way you described posho just killed me 😂😂😂😂😂

  • @obrienolton7066
    @obrienolton7066 4 года назад +1

    Thanks for loving our country 🙏🏾♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️❤️❤️❤️🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬

    • @allanmasaba5538
      @allanmasaba5538 4 года назад

      True

    • @katiealexandria5056
      @katiealexandria5056 4 года назад

      I was able to help in the Orphanage and I have never met such happy, beautiful children who were so grateful for every little thing. They loved to sing to me. I wanted to stay. ♡.

    • @mdazamazam7628
      @mdazamazam7628 4 года назад

      I want coming Uganda Kampala help me job possible

  • @RitahNamirimu
    @RitahNamirimu 4 года назад +4

    The intro made me watch,grasshoppers😋😋

  • @sistermimmy8374
    @sistermimmy8374 4 года назад +1

    Well said thanks bro

  • @kayesudesire1146
    @kayesudesire1146 4 года назад +3

    I love Uganda

  • @영어공부-r4q
    @영어공부-r4q 4 года назад +4

    Uganda
    Kenya
    USA
    Canada
    New Zealand
    S.Korea
    Israel

    • @martinheritage9209
      @martinheritage9209 4 года назад

      Checkout simply travel with jacenta on RUclips and instagram she has helpful information about visiting Uganda

  • @nakatojoan6585
    @nakatojoan6585 3 года назад

    Our sweet home Uganda we r really friendly to everyone

  • @eddywine6732
    @eddywine6732 2 года назад

    Thanks for the good job 👏