Audrey
@orinoko
English expat in Uganda
Forum posts
17
About me
English
Lives in Kampala
Registration: 17 March 2013
friends around muyenga to hang out ?!
Hi Now that's going to depend on what u like doing, whether you're keen to meet within an age group etc. I think on Facebook there's an expats in ug page - that might be a good start too. Followme on twitter @ADralega and I 'll DM ... Read More
Moving over early 2015 advice please by Robvicky
Hi we are hopefully moving over in February 15 just wondered if there's a lot to do for 9 year olds, we currently live in Cyprus and my daughter practically lives in the sea and swimming pool, I need to know she'll be occupied thanks x
Hi there. I'm the head of one of the international schools in Kampala and parent to an 11 year old. There are several really good pools in the city. The school I lead has a pool and club house which becomes a leisure facility from 4-6pm on week ... Read More
My moving to Kampala! by eduardo001
Hello guys. My name is Edin! I am from Croatia but in last 3 years i have lived in Serbia, Bosnia and Hungary. Now looking to move in Kampala next month or in August because my dream is volunteering in Africa. I am searching this forum to see ...
Hello Edin, It is possible to find a room for the equivalent of $200 (this is roughly 500,000/=), but the cost of living is quite high here in Kampala. A colleague has just recently been trying to live on $2 per day to see how people survive. She ... Read More
Going to Uganda
I would suggest you have someone meet you if you have contacts. Lots of people come and go without a problem, but it can be quite a task to negotiate a taxi fare tired from your journey and on your own. If you do not have contacts in country, choose ... Read More
Please avoid a dangeous nanny in Uganda! by Tiantian1018
I would like to share the horrible experience we had with a Ugandan nanny called Mary. In late January, we started looking for a nanny to take care of our two daughters, one 2 years old and the other 2 months old. We saw her job ads at the ...
Thank you for the warning. I have been scouring the boards for a nanny, but will be more cautious now. Read More
activities for 10 year olds in Kampala by orinoko
Hi, Does anyone have children aged around 9-11? I am looking for hobbies or activities to engage active kids that sort of age. Where is the best place for tennis coaching? Where is there within Kampala to learn things like archery? Apart from the ...
Good selection to get started with. Thanks. Read More
activities for 10 year olds in Kampala by orinoko
Hi, Does anyone have children aged around 9-11? I am looking for hobbies or activities to engage active kids that sort of age. Where is the best place for tennis coaching? Where is there within Kampala to learn things like archery? Apart from the ...
Dear Ernest, I couldn't help a chuckle at the suggestion I take the kid to see how people scramble for water and suffer. How would you feel being a rich kid's 'object lesson'. He sees that in the village and knows how heavy water is. What he ... Read More
Is it safe in Kampala by siddique_d
Hi all, Good day to you. I am Siddique, 43 year old Indian, married. I have a 6 Year old daughter. I am just wondering if I get an offer from an Ugandan Company, should I take it up? Is it safe to live in Kampala with family? Do I have to worry ...
Gosh, sorry Deboro, sounds like you have had a really rough ride. It is certainly true that you need a level of caution, but having lived here for nearly 11 years, I've not encountered much reason for constant anxiety. My father has visited Uganda ... Read More
Ex-pat community in Kampala by Richard Holmes
My organisation is expanding its work to Uganda. We are a registered charity that provides high quality sports and activity camps for 5-17s during the school holidays. We need a local co-ordinator living in Kamapala to act for us - this is an ...
Hello Richard, I would be very interested to talk to you when you arrive. I work in an international school and we have run holiday clubs in the past. It's certainly very much needed, but not always possible on the same school site (due to building ... Read More
activities for 10 year olds in Kampala
Hi, Does anyone have children aged around 9-11? I am looking for hobbies or activities to engage active kids that sort of age. Where is the best place for tennis coaching? Where is there within Kampala to learn things like archery? Apart from the ... Read More
Ex-pat community in Kampala by Richard Holmes
My organisation is expanding its work to Uganda. We are a registered charity that provides high quality sports and activity camps for 5-17s during the school holidays. We need a local co-ordinator living in Kamapala to act for us - this is an ...
ooops. thanks - didnt check the date of the post Read More
Ex-pat community in Kampala by Richard Holmes
My organisation is expanding its work to Uganda. We are a registered charity that provides high quality sports and activity camps for 5-17s during the school holidays. We need a local co-ordinator living in Kamapala to act for us - this is an ...
Dear Mike, I would like to have some details as we need to buy a house but after 10 years here have never gotten around to it. Read More
5 good reasons for living in Uganda
Weather fab fruits & veg Cheap and varied entertainment easy going people weather (from Britain!!) Read More