Based on the information provided by the U.S. Department of State, we can expect much commerce on the roads in Uganda. For example, pick pocketing, purse snatching, and theft is common on public transportation. This type of commerce also occurs in parked vehicles, vehicles stalled in traffic jams, and vehicles locked and patrolled by security. Pedestrians are a source of commerce to armed robbers in daylight and in public places as well as in nighttime and secluded places.
Nighttime, however, is the time when people are advised that this type of commerce increases – particularly outside the limits of larger cities and towns. Women are also advised to travel in groups and to avoid the "boda boda" motorcycle taxi so as to reduce susceptibility.
Mercy Uganda liaisons have arranged for a car rental while we’re in Uganda and every village we will minister in has several trusted officials and families who will watch for our safety as we travel. That the ministry has been established for some time and visits Uganda at least quarterly is beneficial in building the relationships that make it safer to minister there.
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