The State House Diaspora Unit has successfully repatriated four Ugandan nationals, including two adult women and two young children, who had lived in distress in India for more than a decade, marking another significant achievement in the government’s ongoing efforts to protect and support Ugandans abroad.
Deputy Head of the Diaspora Unit, Henry Wabyona, together with Liaison Officer Topher Matsiko, received Fiona Namuddu, Rebecca Nakasaga, and two children aged eight and four at Entebbe International Airport on Wednesday, 28th January, 2026.
The return was facilitated under India’s Amnesty Scheme, which ran from 1st September, 2025, to 28th February, 2026, and allowed overstaying foreign nationals to obtain Expedited Exit Permits (EEP) without penalties.
Through coordinated efforts between the State House Diaspora Unit and the Uganda High Commission in New Delhi, the group secured emergency travel documents and air tickets, enabling their safe return home.
Speaking to the press, Wabyona described the operation as a humanitarian intervention rooted in dignity and national responsibility.
“This is a humanitarian intervention aimed at restoring dignity, reuniting families, and giving our fellow citizens a fresh start in life,” Deputy Head of the Diaspora Unit said.
He noted that the two children, both born in India, had been unable to access formal education due to their undocumented status and the difficult circumstances faced by the family.
Wabyona added that government would now work with relevant institutions and partners to identify appropriate reintegration and support mechanisms, including education and social services.
He further expressed gratitude to His Excellency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, the Uganda High Commission in India, and all partners involved in the process.
“This demonstrates our commitment to Ugandans wherever they are,” he added.
The repatriation also shows the strong bilateral relations between Uganda and India, particularly in addressing consular and humanitarian challenges affecting vulnerable migrants.
The State House Diaspora Unit reaffirmed that the rescue aligns with its broader mandate of keeping Ugandans abroad safe, visible, connected, engaged, and empowered.
In recent years, similar interventions have led to the repatriation of dozens of distressed Ugandans from different parts of the world, with follow-up support provided through education, health, and skills-development programs to promote reintegration and self-reliance.
Ugandans abroad who face distress are encouraged to contact Uganda’s diplomatic missions or the State House Diaspora Unit for assistance.
This latest return not only reunites families but also strengthens national unity and the government’s commitment to protecting its citizens beyond Uganda’s borders.
