Wasalnaوصلنا
Wasalna (wa·SAL·na) — Arabic for “we’ve arrived”

Arrived in Uganda? Let’s make it home.

Housing, schools, paperwork and getting around — guided by people who speak your language.

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A Sudanese family of four smiling together on the sofa at home

Today

وصلنا بالسلامة ❤️

We’ve arrived safely.

9:41 PM

The meaning behind our name

It’s the first message every Sudanese family sends home after a long journey.

But arriving is only the beginning. Wasalna is here for everything that comes after — until Uganda truly feels like home.

We speak Arabic, English, Luganda & Swahili

Tap to chat in your language

Areas we cover

  • Kampala
  • Wakiso
  • Entebbe
  • Mukono
  • Jinja
  • Gulu
  • Kiryandongo

Thousands of families have rebuilt their lives here.

Since April 2023, thousands of Sudanese families have rebuilt their lives across Uganda — in Kampala, Kiryandongo, Gulu and beyond. Wasalna was born from that journey.

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One river. Two homes. One story.
The River Nile rushing over rocks at its source near Jinja, Uganda
The Nile begins here in Uganda and flows all the way to Khartoum. Some journeys connect us.

We know how it feels

You are not the first to feel this way, and you do not have to work it out alone.

  • Paying double rent because you don't know the prices

    We know the going rates and negotiate for you.

  • Schools you can't judge from the outside

    We visit with you and tell you what we see.

  • A new language, a new system, no one to ask

    We ask for you, in your language.

Everything for your first month, in one place

Four areas, one team that knows each of them. Tell us what you need first and we start there.

Find a safe home

  • Verified listings
  • We visit with you
  • We negotiate in the local language

School placement

  • A shortlist that fits your children
  • School visits together
  • Enrollment help

Paperwork guidance

  • We explain the steps and go with you

We are not a law firm.

Daily life setup

  • SIM card and mobile money
  • Banking and transport
  • Markets and clinics near you

How it works

Three simple steps. No forms, no jargon.

  1. Tell us about your family

    Start with a quick WhatsApp chat: who is coming, what you need first, and where you would like to live.

  2. Get your personal 30-day plan

    Receive a clear week-by-week plan with prices and the people you will meet, so nothing is a surprise.

  3. We walk with you, step by step

    We come with you to viewings, schools and offices, and stay with you until your family is settled.

Book a free 15-min call

Build your 30-day plan

Three quick questions. We’ll suggest where to start.

How many people are in your family?

What do you need most?

Where would you like to live?

Your recommended plan

First Month

UGX 400,000

For a family of 2–4 looking for a home in Kampala.

  • Housing search and negotiation
  • School shortlist and visits
  • Full daily-life setup
  • Everything in First Week
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Simple packages, priced in shillings

Choose the support that fits where your family is today. Every package starts with a free call.

First Week

For a quick, safe landing

UGX150,000

  • SIM card and mobile money set up
  • Area orientation walk
  • 2 house viewings with us
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Most popular

First Month

For most families

UGX400,000

  • Everything in First Week
  • Housing search and negotiation
  • School shortlist and visits
  • Full daily-life setup: banking, transport, markets, clinics
Book a free call

Family Plus

For larger families

UGX750,000

  • Everything in First Month
  • School enrollment help
  • Paperwork guidance, step by step
  • Priority WhatsApp support
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Pay what you can — no family is turned away for lack of funds.

Neighbours sitting together in a courtyard while a woman pours coffee from a clay pot

Our story

In our community, we’ve heard the same story again and again: families paying double rent in their first months because they didn’t know the language or the prices — and had no one to ask.

Wasalna exists so no family has to start that way. We speak your language, know the city, and walk with you until it feels like home.

— The Wasalna team

We started with our own community. Today our door is open to every family arriving in Uganda — from South Sudan, Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia and beyond.

Families we’ve walked with

“We arrived with two suitcases and no idea where to start. Within a week we had a safe home and my children had a school to visit.”

Amira, Muyenga

“They negotiated the rent in Luganda. We would have paid double.”

Omar, Kabalagala

“Someone finally answered my questions in Arabic, at any hour, without making me feel small.”

Hanan, Ntinda

Questions families ask us

The honest answers, before you ever have to ask.

Still unsure? Message us on WhatsApp.

Is Wasalna only for Sudanese families?

No. We began with the Sudanese community because that's our own story — but every newcomer to Uganda is welcome. If we don't speak your language, we'll find someone who does.

How much does it cost?

Packages start at UGX 150,000 for the First Week, UGX 400,000 for the First Month and UGX 750,000 for Family Plus. Pay what you can. No family is turned away. The first 15-minute call is always free.

Which languages do you speak?

Arabic, English, Luganda and Swahili. Most of our conversations happen in Arabic on WhatsApp.

Which areas do you cover?

Kampala, Wakiso, Entebbe, Mukono, Jinja, Gulu and Kiryandongo. Tell us if you are looking elsewhere and we will say honestly whether we can help.

How fast can you find a house?

Most families see their first viewings within a few days. Many sign within two weeks, but we never rush you into a place that is not right.

Do you help with legal status?

No. We are not a law firm. We guide you through each step, explain what every document is for, and refer you to licensed advisers who can handle the legal side. We can go with you to appointments.

One day soon, you’ll send the message that matters:
وصلنا — we’ve really arrived.

Let’s get you there. Your first call is free.

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