You American should understand that Obama is trying to bridge up the relationsh­ip with the other world like the Arab. I do not think that he has neglected the people who gave him power, for i as a Ugandan, i can see that Obama has restored much and in a short period of time. Please balance his achievemen­ts without bias, he is a good leader and there results to defend him.

Chaudry Friends Society
Kampala, Uganda Phone: +256-776-030904
email:kibirige@gmail.com

The Pearl of Africa wishes to welcome you on it’s land.

Since 1986, Uganda has transformed from a nearly failed state to a country that has achieved consistently high economic growth rates.  Uganda’s GDP is currently approximately 5%, significantly higher than the 3.3% recorded for the Sub-Saharan region. Poverty levels declined significantly from 56% in 1992 to 31% in 2005.

There have also been steady improvements in health (immunisation has increased from 63% in 2002 to 89% in 200%) and education (84% of children are now enrolled in schools). Within the region, Uganda has been a leader in the fight against HIV/AIDS, with prevalence dropping significantly during the past decade.

However, Uganda still faces many challenges. Income inequality and one of the highest population growth rates in the world have combined to counteract the positive effects of growth on poverty.  Maternal and infant mortality rates are high. There is a chronic lack of trained health workers. Poverty in northern Uganda is particularly severe and the social indicators here are the lowest in the country.