Business 4 April 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
How Somalis Built Economic Power in Uganda After Amin's Fall
The third installment of the book 'Reinventing Uganda: Political...' explores the remarkable economic ascent of the Somali community in Uganda following Idi Amin's ouster in 1979, detailing their strategies and contributions to the nation's commerce. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/magazines/people-power/revisiting-the-economic-rise-of-somalis-after-fall-of-amin-5412908
The serialization of Reinventing Uganda: Political… continues with its third part, focusing on the Somali community’s economic resurgence after the fall of Idi Amin’s regime.
In the chaotic years post-1979, Somalis who had been expelled or marginalized during Amin’s rule returned and quickly established dominance in key sectors like trade and transport.
The book highlights their entrepreneurial spirit, networks, and adaptability that propelled them to economic prominence despite initial hardships.
This rise reshaped Uganda’s business landscape, with Somalis filling critical gaps left by political turmoil.
Originally serialized from Daily Monitor (source).