{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/uganda/kampala","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T00:14:00.489Z","place":{"city":"Kampala","country":"Uganda","countryCode":"UG","lat":0.31628,"lon":32.58219},"safety":{"score":44,"level":"CAUTION","answer":"Caution advised","saferThanPctOfCountries":32,"confidence":0.85,"caps":[{"max":44,"reason":"Level 3 advisory — reconsider travel"}],"databaseScore":42,"travellerSentiment":{"score":63,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports indicate most visitors feel safe during daylight hours in tourist‑friendly zones, though many note heightened vigilance at night and in crowded markets","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":68,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":58,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":47,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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violent incidents against tourists but notable pickpocketing and scam activity in crowded districts.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Armed muggings are rare but have occurred in isolated incidents near the central market after dark"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"High","note":"Pickpocketing and bag‑snatching are common in busy areas such as Owino Market, taxi parks, and during evening nightlife in Kololo and Nakasero"},"safeAreas":["Kololo","Nakasero","Kampala Central Business District"],"avoidAreas":["Kampala suburbs (e.g., Kisenyi, Kololo outskirts) – high risk of armed robbery and violent crime","Owino Market area – elevated petty theft and scam activity"],"scams":["Boda‑boda overcharging and fake ride‑share diversions","Romance scams targeting solo travelers on social platforms","Fake gorilla‑permit and safari tour operators"],"zones":[{"name":"Kololo","level":"safe","note":"Upscale diplomatic area with embassies, high-end restaurants, and strong security presence; generally safe day and night"},{"name":"Nakasero","level":"safe","note":"Embassy and upscale residential district, well-patrolled and low petty crime"},{"name":"Kampala Central Business District","level":"caution","note":"Generally safe during daylight with police presence, but pickpocketing risk rises after dark"},{"name":"Owino Market area","level":"caution","note":"Busy commercial hub with high foot traffic; frequent petty theft and scam attempts"},{"name":"Kampala suburbs (e.g., Kisenyi, Kololo outskirts)","level":"avoid","note":"Reports of armed robbery and violent incidents in peripheral suburbs; avoid after dark"}]}}