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We will provide you with a recent copy of ‘The Eye’ magazine—there will be a copy in your conference bag. It should contain the most up-to-date information for your travel while in Uganda.

Weather

Uganda is sunny most of the year, with temperatures rarely rising above 29oC. The heavy rainy season is March-May, light rainy season November-December.

Language

The official language in Uganda is English. Luganda and Swahili are also widely spoken.

Electricity

230/245 volts. British-style plugs with three pins are used.

Business hours

Government offices are open from 08h00 to 16h30, Monday to Friday, closing for lunch from 13h00 to 14h00. Bank hours vary from bank to bank but most are open from 08h30 - 14h30 Monday to Friday. Only some are open on Saturdays. Shops are generally open from 08h00 to 17h00, Monday to Friday and 08h00 to 13h00 on Saturdays.

Food and drink

Uganda with its agricultural resources, combined with the conducive climate, produces a wide range of food products. Tea and coffee is readily available almost everywhere and the latest craze is coffee houses or cafes. Local beer (lagers only) are as good as any international beer.

Currency

The official currency for Uganda is the Uganda Shilling.

Banks and Changing Money There is a wide array of banks and forex bureau’s to choose from, with several international banks represented (Barclays, Standard Chartered, Stanbic).

Tipping

You won't be expected to tip in Uganda. Bargaining is the norm when buying things from a market, street stall or craft shop.

Telephone

The IDD code for Uganda is +256. MTN Uganda, Uganda Telecom (Mango) and Celltel operate cellular Networks.

Internet

Internet access is available in in some form or another in just about all of Uganda's major centres of population.

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