The Government has given Shs10 million to each of the three families of Ugandans who lost their lives in xenophobic attacks in South Africa.
The money was handed over on Wednesday by Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Haruna Kasolo Kyeyune on behalf of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni.
Kasolo met the bereaved families in Kampala and conveyed condolences from the President and the Government.
He said Uganda had also facilitated the repatriation of the bodies to allow the families to bury their relatives at home.
The three deaths came amid attacks and growing hostility towards foreign nationals in parts of South Africa, developments that have also prompted Uganda to organise the voluntary return of citizens who want to leave affected areas.
Kasolo said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, working with other government agencies, continues to coordinate the return of Ugandans from South Africa.
Government has already brought back hundreds of Ugandans on special flights following concerns over their safety.
The Minister said returnees would also be linked to existing government livelihood programmes as they resettle and rebuild their lives.
He cited the Parish Development Model among the programmes available to Ugandans seeking to start or strengthen income-generating activities.
The families thanked President Museveni and the Government for bringing the bodies home, providing financial support and maintaining communication with them during the repatriation process.
Ambassador Johnny Muhindo, the Head of the Diaspora Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said the ministry remains in contact with Ugandan communities abroad as part of efforts to improve the protection and welfare of citizens living and working outside the country.
