The Ugandan government has extended financial support to the families of three Ugandans who lost their lives during recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa, with each family receiving Shs10 million.
The financial assistance was presented on Wednesday by Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Haruna Kasolo Kyeyune on behalf of President Yoweri Museveni.
While meeting the bereaved families in Kampala, Kasolo conveyed the President’s condolences and confirmed that the government had successfully repatriated the bodies of the three victims, enabling them to receive a dignified burial in Uganda.
The deaths occurred during a fresh wave of xenophobic violence targeting foreign nationals in parts of South Africa, prompting the Ugandan government to intensify efforts to assist citizens affected by the unrest.
Kasolo said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, working together with other government agencies, has already facilitated the evacuation of hundreds of Ugandans through special flights for those wishing to return home.
He added that the returnees will also be linked to government livelihood programmes, including the Parish Development Model (PDM), to support their reintegration and help them rebuild their lives.
The families of the deceased thanked President Museveni and the government for ensuring their loved ones were brought back home, providing financial assistance, and maintaining communication with them throughout the repatriation process.
Meanwhile, Ambassador Johnny Muhindo, Head of the Diaspora Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to safeguarding the welfare of Ugandans living and working abroad through continued engagement with diaspora communities.
The government has urged Ugandans living overseas to remain in close contact with Uganda’s diplomatic missions whenever they face emergencies or security concerns.
