A deeper dive into Uganda’s remittance story: the unseen pillars of our economyRemittances are, without exaggeration, the unseen pillars upholding countless households and a vital force propelling our national development. In 2023 alone, remittance inflows into Uganda were reported at a staggering $1.4bn, accounting for nearly 3 per cent of our GDP. These instruments can channel diaspora wealth into large-scale national development projects, from affordable housing to critical infrastructure like energy and transport, benefiting the entire nation. The National Payment Switch will eliminate these bottlenecks by enabling more direct, efficient fund transfers. Our public awareness campaigns focus on digital literacy and fraud awareness as part of our National Financial Inclusion Strategy initiatives.