Uganda: Kyeyo Cash Soars

UN report lauds rising remittances from migrants but decries harmful 'brain drain'

Nelly, a Ugandan neuro-surgeon based in England, is proud to be contributing to the welfare of her family and the development of her country back home. In the last two years, Nelly has sent home more than 35,000 Pounds (about Shs 140m) which her family has used to buy land, put up rental houses, provide medical care and educate orphaned relatives and set up a family business.

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