Uganda
IDPs tracked
Displacement Movements
Data collection round
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
- European Union
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
Extreme weather events in July led to the occurrence of the natural disasters like drought, floods and hailstorms in Uganda and human activities also played a big role in the fire outbreaks reported.
In the month of June, there were few hazards reported as the MAM rainy season came to end. Most of the disasters that were reported in the previous months were mostly triggered by rains in most districts of Uganda.
As the MAM rainy season comes to an end in May, floods and landslides hazards were the major causes of disasters in Uganda and these led to death of three( 3 ) individuals and destruction of many houses and infrastructures in different parts of the country .
The month of April was characterized by MAM rains, and these were a major factor in triggering natural hazards (Floods and Heavy Storms/Hailstorms) in the country as it was reported in eight (8) districts; Kasese, Bundibugyo and Ntoroko in the western region, Kyotera and Rakai in the central regi
Over the reporting period, a total of 7,428 movements were observed at the Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) and 123 were internal. The movements originated from various countries and United Republic of Tanzania was dominant with a total of 3,699.
Over the years, Uganda has increasingly faced climate change and environmental related problems with the mountainous sub regions of Rwenzori and Elgon being the most hit.
Over the reporting period, a total of 4,013 movements were observed at four (4) Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) at the Ugandan border with South Sudan; this represents a decrease of 46% in terms of average daily movements as compared to the previous month.
Over the reporting period, a total of 7,738 movements were observed at four (4) Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) at the Ugandan border with South Sudan; this represents an increase of 46% in terms of average daily movements as compared to the previous month.
Over the reporting period, a total of 30,155 movements were observed at eleven (11) Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) at the Ugandan border with South Sudan.
Over the reporting period, a total of 115,436 movements were observed at eight (8) Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) at the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Over the reporting period, a total of 20,680 movements were observed at four (4) Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) at the Ugandan border with South Sudan. Two FMPs (Panjala and Busia) were closed at the end of Last month.
Over the reporting period, a total of 206,453 movements were observed at eight (8) Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) at the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Similar to December 2019, this month saw a majority of incoming flows (58%) against outgoing flows (42%).
The Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) Points of Entry (PoE) preparedness dashboards for Bundibugyo District was covered from 1-31 January 2020. Bundibugyo has sixteen (16) Points of Entry (PoEs) with active screening operations in place.
Ebola Virus Disease PoE Preparedness At Screening Points – Ntoroko District (1-31 January 2020). All of the twenty-three (23) Points of Entry (PoEs) had screening operations in place during the reporting period.
Ebola Virus Disease PoE Preparedness At Screening Points – Kanungu District (1-31 January 2020). Two (2) of the referenced Points of Entry (PoEs) had active screening activities during the reporting period.
Ebola Virus Disease PoE Preparedness At Screening Points – Kasese District (1-31 January 2020). Kasese has twenty-one (21) Points of Entry (PoEs) with active screening operations in place. Mpondwe Main is the only official PoE and attracted the highest flow (316,687 screenings).
The Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) Points of Entry (PoE) preparedness dashboards for Kisoro District was covered from 1-31 January 2020. Two (2) of the referenced Points of Entry (PoEs) had active screening operations during the reporting period.
Over the reporting period, a total of 208,331 movements were observed at eight (8) Flow Monitoring Points (FMPs) at the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This represents an increase of 8 per cent in terms of average daily movement as compared to January 2020.
The Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) Points of Entry (PoE) preparedness dashboards for Kisoro District was covered from 1-31 December 2019. Seven (7) of the referenced Points of Entry (PoEs) had active screening operations during the reporting period.
The Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) Points of Entry (PoE) preparedness dashboards for Kasese District was covered from 1-31 December 2019. Kasese has twenty-one (21) Points of Entry (PoEs) with active screening operations in place.
DTM Global Survey 2023
The Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) Global Survey 2023 is an annual stocktaking exercise which aims to present IOM DTM's operations and activities transparently. The Global Survey focuses on operations active from January 1 to December 31, 2023, with data collection occurring from February to April 2024.