Kenya Vs. Uganda: Which Country is Better To Live in From The Diaspora| Ep. 73 

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I’m really hoping to visit Uganda someday. I’m a Kenyan and I love Uganda so much 😊

You shouldn't overlook the security in Kampala. As a Kenyan i felt a lot safer in Kampala (Nakawa region) when I went out to a couple of clubs. Shocking to see private security guards with guns. It's a lot more rustic but and less developed but a lot more relaxed and people are super friendly and welcoming.

Am Kenyan and I've been to Uganda once. Was en-route to Rwanda. So I crisscrossed the entire of country from Malaba Border to Mbarara. Uganda is a beautiful country. And thank you for the compliments on my motherland 🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪

As a Ugandan I wish Nairobi to keep growing never to go back.Kampala is developing I believe by next year it will also be one of the best

Now that was a great show! So much useful info - thank you guys and gals!

I'm a kenyan living in Uganda.. and my 2 main challenges with UG is internet infrastructure and lack of taxi services..the likes of uber...but I understand why... the economy is still coming up...Great people in UG too... and amazing culture...

Excellent analysis guys. Love from Kenya

I am a 58 year old Ugandan born in Uganda but raised and educated mostly as an exile in Kenya. Kenya is clearly more advanced in infrastructure & sophistication and has always been. Uganda's major weakness is landlocked-ess but it makes up for it with the climate and the food and leisure industries, the amazing geography and scenery, the lower cost of living. The two sisters countries should really be one.

I am Ugandan. Having had the privilege of living & working in cities like Cape Town, Nairobi, Johannesburg, Kigali and Kampala, all I can say is given Uganda's disadvantageous geographical position, for Kampala (with all its chaos) to occasionally be in the same conversations alongside "continent heavy weights" is a small promising win for Ug. I find that Nairobi and Kampala (given their broad contrasts) tend to have quite a number of baseline similarities their main difference, in my opinion, simply being geographical positioning (which has a major knock-on effect). Economically speaking, as one commenter pointed out, if you swapped the positions of both countries, we start having these same conversations and comparisons all over again in 50 years time with the keywords "Nairobi" and "Kenya" swapped for "Kampala" and "Uganda". Or even another way to view it is add another country to the east of Kenya (basically land lock Kenya) and you start to see the numbers go down there as well. Uganda is that shabby kid in the family that everyone makes fun of but still takes some liking to for some reason. Being in the center of the region, Uganda enjoys direct 1-on-1 (bar Burundi) border relations with all EA states. Kenganda, I'd actually love a video "comparing" landlocked countries on the continent. Below is a contestable claim from Chat-GPT ("economic ranking of land locked countries in Africa") "According to the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) World Economic Outlook Database from October 2021, here are the top five landlocked countries in Africa ranked by GDP per capita: Botswana - $8,908 Uganda - $1,076 Zambia - $1,015 Zimbabwe - $889 Burkina Faso - $794" As a digital nomad, I loooove both countries I feel like I cannot exist without the other. I see them as one. To answer the question. Starting out coming from the Diaspora, Nairobi ticks most of the boxes as a safe landing, however, I've noticed as well a few expats that overtime end up preferring Kampala. Much love East Africa ❤ Tuko Pamoja ✊

The information given was topnotch. Great discussion.

When I visited Kenya last year I had an absolute blast!

One of the most informative episodes you guys have ever done! It was great to hear about things that also matter in regards to the motherland 🙌🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿🎯✅ #Salute #TeamKenganda #WeUp

The take away from this is that UGANDA has more organic while KENYA is neo colonized. Thank you for the help.

Amazing conversation, very informative and highlights the real issues and opportunities Kampala and Nairobi holds

I am a Kenyan who has been living in Kampala for the last 10 years and over these years has had the privilege to visit the whole of Uganda. I agree with many of the observations and comments made. I strongly believe that security wise living in Kampala one feels more safer than in Nairobi generally.

Jackson, i like the way he presents his ideas. He is an intelligent man clarifying on the most important aspects about life situations and issues world-wide that are very crucial. Am a Ugandan happy to have him in the country. Best regards for him

Thank you. You guys have helped me made my decision on where to retire. 🎉🎉🎉

Great show and comparisons!

Another Home run in content! Very informative.

This was a beautiful episode. 10/10

I enjoyed this it was a really informative show. It seems like East Africa is blowing up with a ton of opportunities.

This panel needed a historian too, and Oshay mentioned Uganda's history of past wars! In Uganda, we have a lot to catch up with in terms of development. Kenya is miles ahead because they didn't lose time fighting useless wars. Plus Kenya is on the Indian ocean coast, while Uganda is landlocked ❤

Real talk, this is what ears and souls need to feel

All Africa countries are good it depend on how you want to live you life style

Absolutely nobody will remove my Love in Uganda! the weather, the love, the drama, the laughter, the food and the women ......we are unmatched

African American LOVING your platform. Joanita what up chick?!

Im a Kenyan, I have lived in Kampala for a year and I totally loved it.

Electricity is not a problem the further you move out of the center in Nairobi… only issue is traffic if you work in town.. otherwise if you don’t have to be in town everyday then outskirts are better.. there is everything there now… good internet, water electricity and cheaper housing

Wow... This was a great show thank you kenganda

First Time here, Love This Channel.🇺🇬

Nairobi has bowling alleys in Sarit Centre, Village Market, Westgate. It has go karting in Two Rivers and at the Carnival

Great show 👍🏽👍🏽

Impossible I have stayed in Nairobi but Kampala is way better in terms of food, security

Hey guys, ugandan living in Dk. Planning to move to Uganda in the future. Great work you are doing. Thank you God bless

Healthy comparison. Learn from each other.

Am a Kenyan.... But there's NO place like uganda as an investor right now. Alot of money to be made

I have been in both countries but I prefer Kenya because is more organized than Uganda.

two different countries. A lot off times people tend to forget Kenya's strength is its people and is what sets its apart from other eastafrican countries really. They are "hard-headed" which helps with resilience to setbacks and barriers pushing them to find solutions or by-passing walls however ridiculous the means might be.

Great content .

Can you do a video on food killing us in the U.S vs Uganda/Africa? Where I live we don’t have real farmer’s markets. Also, the organic fruits and vegetables are expensive, but small in size here. Love the podcast! Keep informing us 🤎🖤🤎

Eeeh!!! Katumba! The accent has changed ever since we left st law.....heennniwayyyy, nice to see you.

I love Ugandans and the food! The mixture of rain and warmth was quite great for me coming from Nairobi, I could take a cold shower on a rainy day! Areas of improvement -The roads are very narrow in Uganda, in Kenya even the non tarmarcked are wider. The public system in Kenya is clearly marked. For Uganda taxis/matatus can use different routes that's tricky for a visitor

Great episode, I want a footprint in all corners of the continent and Uganda could be a contender. Originally I was only considering Rwanda as far as east Africa goes.

Kenya have a coast so things will be cheaper, Uganda is land locked so it’s probably harder to acquire inventory …. Sounds like a opportunity to expand on

It’s because of political Chaos but other than that Uganda is a vibe…and they are very interesting people in many ways

I always wanted to shift to Kenya from Uganda. Happy for this conversation

Being an English teacher to foreigners mostly to non English speakers, many expressed that Uganda seemed more secure to live in. Nairobi is definitely fast paced and with a great economy. I lived in Kenya for 4yrs. Looks like you only made the comparisons between Nairobi and Kampala not Uganda and Kenya. You need to look at places like Entebbe, Jinja,.... etc where most foreign settlers live. Then Malindi, Machakos,.......

Nairobi's topography gives it upperhand. I love my Uganda though.

Guys i like your show, actually am a kenyan working in south sudan but for sure whenever i reach kampala city, i get pissed to a level i would prefer government should construct a road thats passes outside the city. The mess inside their unbareable

This is a great topic, I did a breakdown on my channel as well. Both countries have their strong points.🇰🇪❤🇺🇬

I am Kenyan and given the opportunity i will choose Uganda as my second home... to invest and live

Great content

Food in UG is plenty. I bought very nice bread in the supermarket al9ng Ggaba Road, bread that would cost an arm and a leg in Nairobi. At Ggaba Beach, fish was so delicious and massive compared to Kenyan samaki. Food is yummy in UG. Business is slow. I couldn't buy an airtel sim card because the govt had banned sale of new sim cards. Can you imagine such a scenario in Nairobi? There would be riots! Kabalagala Red District was lively. Morning came too soon!

Uganda just needs to change their governance system by making sure they reduce the presidential term limit. This will give room for new ideas, new energy and also put a sitting president under pressure to want to leave a legacy knowing very well they won't be in power forever. Here in kenya for example, kibaki gave us free primary education and built us thika road as his legacy, uhuru built so many roads including the Nairobi expressway as something to be remembered for. Iam pretty sure Ruto is also working on something to be remembered for by the end of his regime. Unless Uganda follows these footsteps, you guys aren't coming out of that situation anytime soon!

My advice go to uganda if you want to.make money less competition when you compere with kenya

Great video.

I visited Uganda,.went to a hotel for a cup of tea at around 11and I was told breakfast is over ...we are preparing lunch😂😂😂😂what?in Kenya you get tea anytime

Go karting in Uganda is in Lubowa. ATV riding in Jinja. There are activities, just not as diverse and easily accessible. I think real estate is cheaper in Kenya, especially value for money. But food and bevs and entertainment are cheaper in Uganda. I didn't hear the intangibles mentioned much. Uganda seems more carefree and easygoing, but on the flip side, it is less organised and a lot more dysfunctional. Overall, i think Uganda has better security.

Same problem in Nigeria. You have to go to multiple stores in order to find a few basic needs. In addition, the stores are riddled with fake local and imported essential commodities, which I found shocking and dangerous. Something I never experienced living in 3 civilised nations of the world

I find it very heart wrenching to hear such analysis about our country.After nearly 4 decades of someone being in power.

I am Kenyan and I am embarrassed coz I have never visited Uganda. I am taking a bus to Kampala next month coz I will be working at Busia..Kenya /Uganda border.

Cheap living costs in Uganda, hosts millions of refugees from East Africa and beyond, students from all over Africa and beyond Kenya inclusive come for education in Uganda, security is good in Kampala evident by the safe night life, ofcouse the vibe is waaw❤❤ with loving and hospitable people. Don't forget it's a landlocked country but still does great,,, with ofcouse amazing weather, food and climate. I love Kenya for good transport means.

Each has it's own positives and negatives, none is better

I just love East Africa. Can’t wait to see high Uganda and Kenya🙏🏾🤲🏾

indeed Nairobi is a developed city compared to Kampala however in term of cost of leaving for a common person Kampala is more affordable with little money you can still survive in Kampala again when you look at the Uganda shilling is stable while Kenya shilling is depreciating at faster rate with high fuel price compared to Kampala

All those things Gilbert is talking about Kampala don’t have enough demand.

I am interested in Kenya 🇰🇪

Uganda is more hospitable...thats a + for me

Kenya is more developed with very high cost of living, Uganda 's cost of living is fair , affordable, with plenty of food, easily adoptable,they were welcoming,once you step to Ugandan soil,you cease to be a foreigner,if you have your money,you can start up your business,buy land build a house etc That's The pearl of Africa,Uganda.

Point of correction. Kileleshwa, Kilimani, westlands and the likes are middle class neighbourhoods... I live in Kileleshwa and we say people who live in Kyuna, Kitusuru, Spring valley are upper class, then you have the rich and the wealthy who live in Runda, Karen...

This is my first time coming across your channel and would like to know more. You've mentioned. Before something about resumes, but would that be the resumes that I would have to submit via a platform or is there a "resume template" or something? Please let me know or point me in the right direction of finding out this info.Tha is.

that girl kuhani. HER ACCENT is so beautiful.

I like the conversation. I have tested both countries i can say they're advantages and disadvantages. I have alot to say but i can text all i have to say.

In Phoenix Arizona my wife and I went to a restaurant called zanzibar, says they sell East Africa food, I'm Tanzanian so I was excited to test home food only to realize they were selling Western African food, Nigerian food to b3 exact, and the restaurant had no connection to East Africa whatsoever.

In my opinion about Kampala city appearance is largely based on most land being still in possession of individuals and families, yet they will not develop these places to city standard. Land policies have also played a huge role in slow progress of kampala city. Not sure how Nairobi city handles land ownership.. someone share. Been to kenyan borders next to uganda, and its mainly rural.

M Ugandan.Nairobi more developed than definately kampala tho never been dea.I love kenyan people.Thats a family to us all Ugandans😍

I recently relocated my family into Uganda 🇺🇬 Kampala. The most I liked in Uganda 🇺🇬 people are very respectful. Treat you smoothly and polite way.

We do have sea food in Uganda. You just have to know the right places, plus I have to say it is quite expensive. I guess thats cause they have to compensate for all the transportation costs.

The truth is that Kampala is still very rural, which is an embarrassment really. Meanwhile, the amounts of money collected by government in that city are simply insane!!!!!!

Remember anything that goes to Uganda goes through kenya.. So practically Kenya is the father of Uganda

Nairobi is a vibe 🔥🔥

I too being a Kenyan living in Nakuru city. I don't like the busyness of Nairobi CBD either

Some of those small towns in Rwanda are pretty good too. Not everyone wants mega cities like Nairobi.

Went to school with Gilbert in Uganda. Glad to see him on here.

The Kenyan lady is sort of eastland native perspectives. It doesn’t feel Nairobi I know. I’m relating more to the guys.

am a kenyan living near uganda boarder at mount Elgon. Uganda is home to me.

I’m Kenyan but can’t do Nairobi or any busy city at all. Prefer country side.

As a somali. Brother who grow up in the nederlands i m right now living in Nairobi kenya for western american. You go to uganada pls. It is perfect for the educated American. Kenya is perfect to. We love it here in kenya i love kenya everthing is good looks like the west uganda is expensive butt if you can do it

Hahahaha @ Joanita and Oshay's shots fired. Hahahaha @ Gilbert saying the power going out 30 times and Joanita saying at least they send alerts. That's funny. Anyways, speaking of Braeburn, I went to Braeburn International primary/high school in Nairobi when I was a kid because my parents lived in Kenya for 7 years: we lived in Gigiri, Kenya. I agree with what Khuhani said. Uganda's traffic is worse than kenya. Uganda's traffic is a parking lot and there's no traffic rules lol. I never have used public transportation in Uganda or Kenya because we always have a personal driver. But based on friends' experiences what you said about Uganda and Kenya's transportation is true. And yeah Uganda roads have too many potholes to where one has to swerve or drive in zig zag to avoid the potholes. I never experienced loadshedding in Kampala or Nairobi. However I believe what you said about loadshedding in Kampala and Nairobi. I'm not a tourist type of person. I prefer Nairobi over Kampala because Nairobi has better infrastracture and better real estate. But real estate in Uganda is more expensive in Uganda than in Kenya which surprised me because of the latter I like Gigiri because living in Gigiri felt like a vacation.

Joanita's reaction shot's are legendary status 😂....O the shade the shade 😂

Just like Nigerian, Google doesn't update the GPS system in Nigeria. So GPS isn't necessarily reliable enough to take you straight to what's shown on the map

In Uganda it's much more easier to open a business with very little capital. And the city is more business oriented than Nairobi.

This guy made Sure Americans don't confuse CBD (central business district) from Cbd in Pot!

lived and worked in both countries..point about Ugandans being chill so true 😂. am kenyan and Naija taught me about not to chill🤣. if you know you know

Anyone know of a good shop for African clothing? Gilbert's top is decent!

I lived in Kenya - Nairobi (Near that fancy Karen) for 4 years and ofcourse I lived in Kampala longer. I would say, it's not fair to compare Kampala with Nirobi. Kampala has a long way to go especially in transport, google maps, tech, and ofcourse classic business (especially with international trademarks) However, when it comes to social life, KAMPALA IS KING. Kampala wins in Simplicity, easy maneuver, partying, entertainment and security. (Oh yes, downtown kla is very cheap, half a $ can give you a meal for an entire day) If we talk about UGANDA Vs KENYA, its a different thing. First of all, we take it back to history...crisis, wars, etc. Uganda has hosted refugees almost on anual basis...from Rwanda, From Congo till today, Millions from South Sudan etc. and these have affected the centralisation and distribution of resources to outside Kampala areas. HOWEVER, EDUCATION IN UGANDA has been more and more competivie. Many kenyans came to study in ug (as well as Tanzanias and Rwandans) Uganda is a land locked country, almost half of Kenya but it has such a pontential. It needs just some serious fixing and it could be an African hub. DON'T FORGET UGANDA IS BETTER IN SOCCER, VOLLEBALL ETC IN THE ENTIRE EAST AFRICA. (Kenya better at running and rugby) Many stuff to compare...unlimited

😂😂😂😂no mahn, Diamond can't fill up a stadium in Kenya especially in NAirobi unless he Collaborates with other artists

Have you seen the traffic in Dar es salaam?

And the way I want to run from Kenya...Jesus! Am thinking of changing my mind...I never appreciated things in Kenya