Ugandans in the U.S. Face Uncertainty as Trump Signs Executive Order on Deportations

By Anastasios Gordon Sekandi – updated at 18:34 EAT Saturday 01 February 2025

Minister Oryem Okello warned Ugandans in the U.S. to declare their wealth and assets.

Ugandans, along with other foreign nationals living in the United States, have been under increasing pressure since last week after the 47th U.S. President, Donald Trump, signed an executive order mandating the deportation of all undocumented immigrants. Immigration enforcement operations began immediately, resulting in the arrest and deportation of many foreign nationals who are now being airlifted back to their home countries.

Speaking to local media, Uganda’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Hon. Henry Oryem Okello, stated that the Ugandan government has no intervention for its citizens residing in the U.S. without legal documentation. He advised affected individuals to seek legal assistance from U.S. immigration lawyers and human rights organizations.

Hon. Henry Oryem Okello – Ugandan State Minister for Foreign Affairs. Courtesy Photo.

Minister Oryem Okello further urged Ugandans in the U.S. to disclose their wealth and assets to their families and close associates in Uganda. He emphasized that doing so would help ensure their properties can be traced and managed in case they are deported.

Shortly after taking office, President Trump signed a series of executive orders for immediate implementation, including the mass deportation of undocumented immigrants. Another key order focused on the construction of a border wall to tighten immigration control.

Currently, many Ugandans in the U.S. are living in fear, especially those who have been unable to secure the necessary legal documents to remain in the country.

Ugandan journalist Wclify Luyombya, who is based in the U.S., described the situation as chaotic for undocumented immigrants. He noted that many people are now confined to their homes, unable to work, due to the heightened risk of arrest by immigration enforcement.

Speaking to the media, Luyombya warned that even Ugandans who are legally residing in the U.S. but have yet to acquire full citizenship are at risk, as all types of permits and residency statuses are being closely reviewed.

As deportations continue, Ugandans in the U.S. face growing uncertainty about their future, with many now seeking legal avenues to remain in the country.

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