More than 16 young Ugandan women are asking the Ministry of Internal Affairs for help. They say Chinese men, who worked on the Entebbe Expressway, fathered their children and then left the country. The women, aged 19 to 23, are now struggling to raise their kids alone.
The Ministry’s spokesperson, Simon Mundeyi, said the fathers were workers from the China Communications Construction Company (CCCC). They helped build the Kampala-Entebbe Expressway, a big road project finished in 2018. After their work ended, the men returned to China, leaving the mothers behind.
Many of these women say they thought the men would marry them or support their families. But now, they face money problems and judgment from their communities. Raising their children is hard, as some kids need special food or medical care, which is expensive.
On social media, Ugandans have shared their thoughts. Some say the women should have been more careful. Others blame poverty, saying it pushes young women into these relationships. Many are calling for the government to support the mothers and their children.
The Ministry is looking into the issue, but no clear plan has been shared yet. In the past, similar cases happened with other Chinese projects, like the Karuma Dam, but little help was given. The women hope the government or the Chinese company will step in to find the fathers or provide support.
The Entebbe Expressway case shows the challenges of big foreign projects in Uganda. While the road helps travel, it has left some families in pain. The community is now asking for better rules to protect women and their children.