Uganda Plans to Host 27,000 More Refugees Under $320M Support Program
Uganda is preparing to receive an additional 27,000 refugees in the 2026/2027 financial year as part of efforts to manage its growing displaced population.
The expansion falls under the second phase of the Development Response to Displacement Impacts Project (DRDIP), a major initiative supported by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, with funding estimated at over $320 million.
The project is designed to strengthen socio-economic services in refugee-hosting districts by investing in infrastructure, improving access to education and healthcare, and creating economic opportunities for both refugees and host communities.
Officials say the funding will help ease pressure on already strained public services such as schools, health centres, and road networks in areas accommodating large refugee populations.
With the planned intake, Uganda’s refugee population is expected to surpass two million, maintaining its position as the largest refugee-hosting country in Africa.
Currently, the majority of refugees in Uganda originate from South Sudan, followed by the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Sudan, reflecting ongoing instability in the region.
The move underscores Uganda’s continued open-door refugee policy, while also highlighting the need for sustained international support to manage the humanitarian and development challenges that come with hosting large displaced populations.
