A Journey Through Posta Uganda Entebbe discloses Uganda’s colonial past with a visit to the Posta Uganda building. The country’s very first post office standing proudly in Entebbe since 1945 is a remarkable landmark. Built by Indian goers, its important to realize that the Posta serves as a stunning reminder of a bygone era that both locals and tourists can marvel at.
Inside the Posta Uganda building, one could rent a P.O. postal box, as long as they were available, and they cost UGX 60,000 for defaulting on a box rental. It’s worth mentioning that at one point, civilians could have their own P.O. Box number. However, over time, the availability of boxes became limited, and the post office was eventually unable to provide them to everyone who wished to rent one. For companies, a certificate of registration, two passport photos of the directors, and a physical fee of UGX 150,000 were required.
For packages, the post office weighed them, and they could only receive and send luggage up to 30 kgs. It was quite an impressive feat, considering the times. It was a glimpse into what life was like before technology made everything faster, easier, and more efficient.
A 1965 postal stamp of Uganda image source – Wikipedia
Aside from being a post office, the building was also home to the first governor of Uganda, Andrew Cohen. The postal service continues to function after Uganda attained independence in 1962. Uganda Post Limited, provides a variety of services eg mail, package delivery, EMS, courier, money transfers, and philatelic services. For more information, click here
Entebbe Posta Uganda signpost along Entebbe Road
Posta Uganda is open from 8:30 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday and 9:00 am to midday on weekends. When in Entebbe, you could check out this historic post office for the history and the significance it holds.
