Uganda's free-visa policy: Will it lure more visitors?

Uganda has granted visa‑free entry to 40. The move deepens ties with East African neighbours and 21 African nations, while extending perks to select Caribbean, Gulf and Asian states — yet notably excludes the US, EU and the UK. What does this shift say about Uganda’s strategy? Eddy Micah Jnr. speaks to Dr Sarah Bimbona a lecturer at Makerere University and DW correspondent in Kampala, Frank Yiga.