Pravinchandra G Dhameliya
@Pravinchandra g
Indian expat in Uganda
Forum posts
37
Contacts
16
About me
Indian
Lives in Jinja
Speaks English, Hindi, Gujarat,
Registration: 22 August 2012
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Customer care in Uganda by Priscilla
Hello everyone, The way customer services are handled can greatly affect your views on certain brands, products, companies or stores. As a consumer, it is important to get familiar with local practices regarding client assistance in Uganda and ...
Dear priscilla. In Uganda most retail stores are owned and operated by Gujarati and Ugandan people. Gujarati community is basically trader community and very dominant in East Africa region. Store people welcome you but will not disclose each and ... Read More
Will $700 be enough to live comfortable in kampala? by ifiej
i am ifie josiah from nigeria.i got an employment with kampala nternational university as an assistant lecturer with $700, accomodation and payment of utilities.will the $700 be enough to live comfortable in kampala
Ifieji It is always relative the payments and life style. It is always better to have job than no job. 700 $ is not too much but you can manage. Food is relatively cheaper commute is no big issue. Residence you have to check Areas but African can ... Read More
Adapting to the climate in Uganda by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Adjusting to new climatic conditions is key in any expatriation process. Moving to Uganda is no exception. What are the climate characteristics of Uganda? How does the local weather impact your daily life, mood or ...
Dear prisciila. Uganda is an equatorial country. The main character of the weather is hot and humid. 10-11 months of year has rain at least once in 24 hour. 1 month dry season. Maximum temp is around 35 C. Minimum about 25 C. Mosquito are abundant ... Read More
Business etiquette in Uganda by Julien
Hello everybody, As you know, professional habits may differ from one country to another. In order to help newly arrived expats better understand their new professional environment in Uganda, we warmly encourage you to share information and ...
There is some etiquette differences between India and Uganda. Ugandan people like to be greeted first and Even African people all of Africa. We need to ask them regarding how was their day or night. Interesting. They can feel bad if we ask them ... Read More
Moving to Uganda with your family by Bhavna
Hello everybody, When settling abroad with your spouse and children, the expatriation process requires an extensive preparation. What are the considerations to take into account when moving to Uganda with your family? What challenges have you ...
Dear sis I think if you are moving to Uganda either be at Kampala or jinjja. Other places you may not get good school for INDIAN children. Ugandan people are very good and friendly towards foreigners. You should come home back before sun ... Read More
Tips and advice to thrive in Uganda by Priscilla
Hi, When living in a foreign country, you have to adapt to a new environment, various cultures and different social codes. How did you manage to adjust to Uganda? How long does it take to feel at home? Would you say it is an easy ...
Key is believing in pity , mercy and kindness.. Be kind towards local people. Read More
Essentials to live in Uganda by Christine
Hi, As an expat living in Uganda, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Uganda? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what you would ...
Travel light. Just If you wear only tailor made clothing please take as many as you need from your home country...everything else is available there. Read More
I am offered with IT Job with salary 1900 USD. by foreverblg
I have got an offer in Uganda in a private company, pls help me is the offer is good to accept. dollar 1900 net + rent + transportation + Mobile + NSSF (400). What will be my savings. Married, planning to come ter as single. Also, how abt the ...
I think visa is necessary for all people. entebbe is a bit costlier than remaining part of Uganda. If you are provided with accommodation and transport by company than cost will not matter you. there may be tunisian people but very few. You may meet ... Read More
I am offered with IT Job with salary 1900 USD. by foreverblg
I have got an offer in Uganda in a private company, pls help me is the offer is good to accept. dollar 1900 net + rent + transportation + Mobile + NSSF (400). What will be my savings. Married, planning to come ter as single. Also, how abt the ...
Dear friend Uganda is a good country to live. Just do not wander around after dark and alone. People are good and you can enjoy the stay. There are malaria but good clinics and hospitals are there for you. If you are a content person do not spend ... Read More
Making phone calls in Uganda by Maximilien
Hi, When settling in Uganda, one of the priorities is to be able to make phone calls. How to proceed to get a landline installed in Uganda? What are the mobile operators? What is your average monthly budget? Thank you in advance for ...
there are many wireless operators..and call rate is also cheap. Wireless internet also is there operator Airtel is there. This should not be an issue in most part of uganda. Read More
What do you like the most in Uganda? by Christine
Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in Uganda? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in Uganda and the reason why you enjoy your ...
presently I am In India but you keep searching for this on net you may got somebody to have comment. If you do not find anybody please do not go... Read More
What do you like the most in Uganda? by Christine
Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in Uganda? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in Uganda and the reason why you enjoy your ...
Ugandan have some regards for Indians but new generation can be aggressive some times. Working environment depends on individual organizations you are working for. Some of them are good some just worst chose carefully. If you are not adventure type ... Read More
Your experience of culture shock in Uganda by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Uganda. What is ...
yes mriam your parents wants to see you live your own life but our parents wants us to be with them forever that is a staggerring differance. ourparents wants their grandkids in their lap beore death. They simply do not want us to leave them. Even ... Read More
Your experience of culture shock in Uganda by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Uganda. What is ...
Culture. A word having very big meaning. Our culture is how we have been bring and brought-up. How our society and parents has reacted and interacted in presence of us. An open minded person can mix with any culture what soever. Some cultural ... Read More
Driving in Uganda by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Uganda? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excessÂ… what are the characteristics of the driving style ...
It is like India.. a lots of two wheeler and 15 seat bus is quite popular... Boda Boda or a Motorbike is like a Taxi ride...People do use it as autorikshaw in India. Small bus ( Matatu) driver sometimes do rash driving. Accidents are quite ... Read More