Uganda
IDPs tracked
Data collection round
Displacement Movements
About Uganda
In view of the political and conflict situation in neighboring countries of South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), there has been an increasing number of people moving into Uganda. In response to the need for timely and accurate information on the movements and needs of the displaced population, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Uganda began implementing the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) in March 2018. The DTM activities conducted in Uganda include Flow Monitoring Registry (FMR) and Flow Monitoring Surveys (FMS), which aim at providing disaggregated data on the movements volume and trends as well as qualitative information on individuals’ educational and vocational backgrounds of travelers, their intended destinations, the routes taken, and the challenges faced along the way. IOM Uganda is currently monitoring population flows at twenty-one points of entry (POE), fifteen on the Ugandan border with DRC and six along the border with South Sudan. The data collected is shared with relevant governmental stakeholders and other humanitarian partners to develop adequate interventions and provide the necessary assistance.
Contact
DTM Uganda
dtmuganda@iom.int
Current Donors
Germany (GIZ)
Mobility Impact due to COVID-19 in Uganda
The current outbreak of COVID-19 has affected global mobility in the form of various travel disruptions, restrictions and blockages. To better understand how COVID-19 affects global mobility, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) has been working to map the impacts on human mobility, at Global, Regional and Country level.
In November 2022, a total of 2,833 people were interviewed at four Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) across the border between Uganda and Kenya. Similar to the previous period, more people interviewed were incoming into Uganda (52%) than outgoing to Kenya (48%).
Heavy storms, hailstorms, landslides and floods are the major natural hazardous events that were reported in the month of November 2022.
In October 2022, a total of 2,222 people were interviewed at four Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) across the border between Uganda and Kenya. Similar to the previous period, more people interviewed were incoming to Uganda (55%) than outgoing to Kenya (45%).
On 20th September 2022, the Ministry of Health declared an outbreak of the Sudan strain on Ebola virus disease (EVD) after a case managed at Mubende Regional Referral Hospital (MRRH) in Mubende district was confirmed through testing at the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI).
In September 2022, a total of 2,007 people were interviewed at four Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) across the border between Uganda and Kenya. The majority of people interviewed were incoming to Uganda (57%) against outgoing to Kenya (43%).
On 20th September 2022, the Ministry of Health declared an outbreak of Sudan ebolavirus (EVD) after a case managed at Mubende Regional Referral Hospital (MRRH) in Mubende district was confirmed through testing at the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI).
Floods, landslides, heavy storms and hailstorms are the major hazardous events that were reported in the month of August 2022. These were triggered by the ongoing rains and have affected the Elgon, Southwestern, Lango and West Nile Subregions.
July was characterized by floods and Mudslide in the eastern region (Elgon sub region) which were triggered by heavy and extended rains on the 30th and 31st of July 2022. Transport related accidents were also reported in Wakiso district.
There has been a notable reduction in extreme weather events as the MAM rainy season came to an end. Hailstorms/windstorms and fires were the reported hazardous events in June 2022.
A total of 31,848 individuals were affected, representing 6,568 households. 1,236 individuals from 988 households were internally displaced by disasters. So far in 2022, 46,519 individuals have been affected by disasters, representing 11,368 households.
A total of 9,918 individuals were affected representing 3,672 households. 2,718 individuals from 453 households were internally displaced by disasters. So far in 2022, 14,671 individuals have been affected by disasters, representing 4,800 households.
On the 24th January 2022, Kisoro Districts was hit by heavy rains that triggered mudslides and floods in two subcounties (Muramba and Nyarusiza). This report provides an overview of needs and conditions.
On the 24th January 2022, Kisoro Districts was hit by heavy rains that triggered mudslides and floods in two subcounties (Muramba and Nyarusiza). This report provides an overview of needs and conditions.
December was characterized by disaster triggers which included floods, drought/famine, landslides/mudslides, heavy storms/hailstorms and transport related hazards:
In November, the nation experienced floods, heavy storms/hailstorms, fires, transport-related accidents, Collapsed Structures/Buildings/Earth/Quarry and the two explosions that rocked Kampala city, killing at least seven people.
A total of 29,833 persons (44% male and 56% female) representing 5,719 households were affected by landslides (Bududa), floods (Kapelabyong, Napak, Obongi…), heavy storms/hailstorms (Masaka, Busia & Sironko) and earthquake (Western region – Kasese).
The month of September marked the beginning of SOND rainy season which was characterised by abnormal rains which triggered natural hazards in Uganda.
The month of August received above normal rains in some parts of the country that triggered floods, heavy winds and heavy storms/hailstorms. And drought has also persisted in the cattle corridor from July.
Over the reporting period, a total of 1609 movements were observed at five (5) Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) at the border with Kenya. The month saw a majority of incoming flows (52%) against outgoing flows (48%).
Over the reporting period, a total of 1509 movements were observed at five (5) Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) at the border with Kenya. The month saw a majority of incoming flows (51%) against outgoing flows (49%).
Over the reporting period, a total of 1427 movements were observed at five (5) Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) at the border with Kenya. Similar to the previous month, majority of incoming flows (56%) against outgoing flows(44%).
Over the reporting period, a total of 1291 movements were observed at five (5) Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) at the border with Kenya. Slightly different to the previous month, this month had incoming flows (50%) almost same as outgoing flows (50%).
Over the reporting period, a total of 1157 movements were observed at five (5) Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) at the border with Kenya. Similar to the previous month, it was observed a majority of incomingflows (53%) against outgoing flows (47%).
In order to ensure access to accurate and verifiable information on environmental migration in Uganda, the IOM DTM team, in collaboration with MUCCRI, have conducted participatory mobility mapping (PMM) which consisted of a participatory mapping exercise (PME), which is a consultative exercise th
Uganda — Baseline Assessment — May 2020 — Round 1
Oct 19 2020
A baseline assessment is a sub-component of mobility tracking. It aims to collect data on IDP, migrant or returnee population presence in a defined administrative area of the country.
Uganda- Flow monitoring (22 Dec 2018 - 05 Jan 2019)
Jan 30 2019
Flow monitoring aims to derive quantitative estimates of the flow of individuals through specific locations and to collect information about the profile, intentions and needs of the people moving and to quantify highly mobile populations by providing a picture of complex mobility dynamics.
Uganda- Flow monitoring (07 - 21 December 2018)
Jan 30 2019
Flow monitoring aims to derive quantitative estimates of the flow of individuals through specific locations and to collect information about the profile, intentions and needs of the people moving and to quantify highly mobile populations by providing a picture of complex mobility dynamics.
Uganda- Flow monitoring (16 - 30 November 2018)
Jan 30 2019
Flow monitoring aims to derive quantitative estimates of the flow of individuals through specific locations and to collect information about the profile, intentions and needs of the people moving and to quantify highly mobile populations by providing a picture of complex mobility dynamics.
Multiple maps illustrating all outgoing and incoming movements from Uganda tracked by the Displacement Tracking Matrix’s Flow Monitoring project. The maps are comprised of data from different periods, with the earliest from April 2018.
