Uganda's free-visa policy: Will it lure more visitors?
31 Mar 2026, 14:17 GMT
Topic: World
Source URL: https://www.dw.com/en/uganda-s-free-visa-policy-will-it-lure-more-visitors/audio-76609499?maca=en-podcast_africalink-8027-xml-mrss
Uganda has granted visa‑free entry to 40. The move deepens ties with East African neighbours and 21 African nations, while extending perks to select Caribbean, Gulf and Asian states — yet notably excludes the US, EU and the UK. What does this shift say about Uganda’s strategy? Eddy Micah Jnr. speaks to Dr Sarah Bimbona a lecturer at Makerere University and DW correspondent in Kampala, Frank Yiga.