In October 1998, U.S. Embassy employees were advised against using back roads at night in Kampala after series of incidents on secondary roads in which vehicles were fired upon without warning or provocation. Also occur on public transportation. Rebel faction responsible for kidnapping of 4 foreign nationals in Aug 1998 in region of Congo bordering Uganda. Shilling not stable currency and has been substantially devalued several times in recent years. Visa widely accepted with less widespread use of Mastercard.
Some banks open later.
Uganda Commercial Bank branch at Entebbe International Airport. Mountain areas are much cooler, while the other parts of the country are much warmer. Highway travel at night particularly dangerous. Photographing security forces or government installations is prohibited.