More information about Uganda is available on the Uganda Page and from other Department of State publications and other sources listed at the end of this fact sheet.

U.S.-UGANDA RELATIONS 

The United States established diplomatic relations with Uganda in 1962, following Uganda’s formal independence from the United Kingdom. In the post-independence period, the country endured despotism and near economic collapse. The human rights abuses of several Ugandan governments have strained U.S. relations with Uganda. 

President Museveni came to power in 1986, after decades of internal strife. Under Museveni, Uganda has experienced relative political stability and economic growth, but also significant human rights, governance, and democracy deficits. Uganda faces other challenges as well, including explosive population growth and power and infrastructure constraints.  

Uganda has been a reliable partner for the United States in promoting stability in the Horn and East/Central Africa and in combatting terror, particularly through its contribution to the African Union Mission in Somalia. 

U.S. Assistance to Uganda 

The United States provides significant health and development assistance to Uganda, with a total assistance budget exceeding $950 million per year. The U.S. government plays a key role in improving health outcomes by strengthening Uganda’s capacity to sustainably address emerging health threats, tuberculosis (TB), malaria, maternal/child health, family planning, and HIV/AIDS (including by providing anti-retroviral treatment for more than 1.2 million Ugandans).  Our assistance also focuses on boosting economic growth and agricultural productivity, including through improving educational outcomes; and supporting democratic governance through inclusive, accountable institutions. The U.S. mission is working with the government of Uganda to improve tax collection and oil revenue management, and to increase Uganda’s domestic funding for public services and the national response to HIV/AIDS. 

Bilateral Economic Relations 

Uganda is eligible for preferential trade benefits under the African Growth and Opportunity Act. U.S. exports to Uganda include machinery, optical and medical instruments, wheat, and aircraft. U.S. imports from Uganda include coffee, cocoa, base metals, and fish. The United States has committed to signing trade and investment framework agreements with the East African Community and with the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa. Uganda is a member of both regional organizations. 

Uganda’s Membership in International Organizations 

Uganda and the United States belong to a number of the same international organizations, including the United Nations, International Monetary Fund, World Bank, and World Trade Organization. 

Bilateral Representation 

Principal embassy officials are listed in the Department’s Key Officers List. 

Uganda maintains an embassy in the United States at 5911 16th Street NW, Washington, DC 20011 (tel. 202-726-7100). 

CIA World Factbook Uganda Page 
U.S. Embassy
USAID Uganda Page 
History of U.S. Relations With Uganda
Office of the U.S. Trade Representative Country Page 
U.S. Census Bureau Foreign Trade Statistics 
Export.gov International Offices Page 
Millennium Challenge Corporation: Uganda 
Library of Congress Country Studies 
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