Number of Ugandans Working Odd Jobs in Middle East Surges

The Uganda Association of External Recruitment Agencies has said the figure has increased to 65,000 due to 15,000 people who joined the exodus in one year.

Job seekers register for police recruitment in Kampala. Many Ugandans are believed to prefer working abroad because it is said they earn better salaries there.

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