Exploring Modern Kampala City Uganda 🇺🇬

[@oliviabamwenda1328]

Seriously Phil thanks for taking us through Uganda I had no idea about that mall . It's always great watching ur videos. Keep them coming

[@philbland]

It’s my pleasure 😇 thanks so much for watching and commenting ❤️ 🙏🏻

[@matovuowen7328]

You two guys are so down to earth i always enjoy watching your videos.

[@philbland]

Glad you enjoyed 🙌🏻😁 thanks so much for watching and commenting ❤️ 🙏🏻

[@RachaelNalumu]

Thanks Owen ! ☺️

[@sunshineheaven1802]

So good to see Rachael here, she is a fantastic content creator. The rent in those places is way too high and then you have to think of other expenses on taxes for that shipping in stuff. Also, most Ugandans are just learning to save and invest, most people with that culture are on the higher end (affluent). The most significant population is only looking at day-to-day plans. The downtown rental spaces are more affordable because people share. You can lease a shop with like four people and you all do different things. I am not sure about the rules of the uptown shops but they have conditions I guess.

[@philbland]

Mmm interesting!! Appreciate the info 😁 thanks so much for watching and commenting ❤️ 🙏🏻

[@RachaelNalumu]

Facts !!

[@tommyh1044]

Again a superb Video...I appreciate all this information..and I will prepared in my Holiday..Thx Phil, vor all the selfless and informativ work you do

[@philbland]

It’s my pleasure 😇 Thanks so much for watching and commenting ❤️ 🙏🏻

[@ROLLWITHLIZ]

Nice to see you with Rachael ,That haircut looks good on you too

[@philbland]

Aww 🥰 yeah she’s awesome 👍🏻 thanks so much for watching and commenting ❤️ 🙏🏻

[@buljacob9885]

Thanks Phil for the video, I really enjoyed it so much and now I have got the real image of the place and I hope to get their anytime soon

[@philbland]

Nice 👌🏼 Thanks so much for watching and commenting ❤️ 🙏🏻

[@hallejudy]

Having worked abit in real estate and the particularly the agent for the landlord. Now you know on what grounds I talk. Firstly real estate is quite new area in Uganda particularly commercial sector. Now most of the landlords build these places on loans thus to benefit alot they set the prices quite high in order to fetch the city tax,loans and profit. That being said,space is leased out by square meters. Secondly location. Usually to get traffic to an area we need an achor tenant. Banks usually or big supermarkets are the anchor tenants who bring in the small retailers. However because of reason no. 3,that the economic is struggling and taxes are hefty. Those potential tenants will fretter or default at paying their rent thus making the places difficult to rent. We can give an example of the big supermarkets thar exited the market or banks going digital. Thats affected or has affected the retail sector alot. With corona coming,the uncertainty hit the economy had even those anchor tenants thus less expenditure of money. The other reason is because we have so many cheap products on the market from China or second hand that beats these prices say if the places where full. Who would buy? Look at the other malls. Competition is with the cheap goods from China so quality products will be left for those downtown. The other important reason is because most of the spaces don't sublet. Subletting means having say 2 or 3 shops in one space. Downtown most retailers sublet but it has its disadvantages like being crowded. Kenya's real estate is developed because the country has made sure they support home brands and also fertile ground for investors.

[@philbland]

Ooooh that’s awesome thanks for all the details, they do have the anchor tenant with carrefour but it doesn’t seem to be bringing in all the others as far as I can tell 🤷🏻‍♂️ Thanks so much for watching and commenting ❤️ 🙏🏻

[@bakopamella6355]

ARENA LOOKS AMAZING FOR SURE

[@philbland]

Yeah it beautiful 🤩 Thanks so much for watching and commenting ❤️ 🙏🏻

[@faizokawuma7576]

Really nice video am glad u w're with reachel

[@philbland]

Yeah me too we had a great time hanging out!! 😁🙌🏻 Thanks so much for watching and commenting ❤️ 🙏🏻

[@henryalanmatovu8147]

Two very similar personaties outgoing and charismatic Rachel and Phil.Love the haircut Phil.

[@philbland]

Awww 🥰 super kind of you to say so!! Thanks so much for watching and commenting ❤️ 🙏🏻

[@RachaelNalumu]

Hahah thanks Henry!

[@henryalanmatovu8147]

@@RachaelNalumu Your very welcome Rachel.Can u imagine u and Phil at the same party with ur big personalities especially after one or two drinks lol.May be that should be ur nxt vlog.Anyway I really enjoy both ur contents and ur personalities always shine through.

[@mrdacusthenavigator4989]

Will definitely check this mall out. But on a side note, Rachel always looks fabulous.

[@philbland]

She sure does 💯 thanks so much for watching and commenting ❤️ 🙏🏻

[@RachaelNalumu]

Heheh thank you !

[@seank4568]

Thanks again Phil for entertaining us 👍

[@philbland]

My pleasure 😇 thanks so much for watching and commenting ❤️ 🙏🏻

[@florencenanks3849]

I left when this building was still under construction, this my home town nsambya

[@philbland]

Ah. Nice!!

[@flavitavi8451]

Just at my home road, can never get tired of Ggaba road 🥰

[@philbland]

Me too 🙌🏻😁 Thanks so much for watching and commenting ❤️ 🙏🏻

[@bettynino7354]

Me too, that road has very great memories for me

[@nanyomoleticia7133]

White collar Ugandans (usually the target market for upscale businesses) earn about USD 547 (2,000,000) on average, after rent, school fees, food, power, water, internet, tv, taxes, they usually do not have enough to splurge on a 240,000 shillings perfume. What we need is more investors in the essential aspects of the economy employing Ugandans and paying them well. If someone is paid well , they will have extra bucks to splurge.

[@philbland]

Yes I think implementing a minimum wage could help but it’s complicated implementing regulations 🤷🏻‍♂️ Thanks so much for watching and commenting ❤️ 🙏🏻

[@blaisexrusso]

2m is too much lol it's around 500-700k

[@ronaldeastgate8988]

The high way construction and it has just started recently but it's one of the best malls so far

[@philbland]

Yeah it will be great in time I’m sure 💯 thanks so much for watching and commenting ❤️ 🙏🏻

[@phillrhymesofficial]

It's still new and the convenience of the road construction going on it will all be packed after that road project is done

[@philbland]

That’s true

[@GreenLiv256]

Well. I personally think all those big buildings are empty because the owners (most of them) steal money from poor Ugandans to put up very big malls and arcades....then still expect the same Ugandans to rent their buildings. Where will they get the money to rent those buildings if the money is stolen from them? On top of all that, high takes and licences to operate there.......Metroplex has been empty for so long as well. Sadly the rent is so high, only foreigners are able to afford them...explains why acacia is rented by mostly foreigners

[@nassozisharon6809]

Waaoo this is the exact reason thanks dear

[@philbland]

thanks so much for watching and commenting 🙏🏻 ❤️

[@GreenLiv256]

@@philbland pleasure

[@lwangafrank2431]

I predict there will be more business at the mall once the road works around are done coz the road network will make it look more attractive on top of the hotels and other amenities around

[@philbland]

Yes good point 🙌🏻 Thanks so much for watching and commenting ❤️ 🙏🏻

[@martasikora3133]

Hi Phil the best haircut so far 🤩very 👌🏼

[@philbland]

Awww 🥰 that’s cute! thanks so much for watching and commenting 🙏🏻 ❤️

[@anonymous-cy9xl]

It's very heartwarming how you love Uganda 🇺🇬 ❕🤍💚💙💜 We LOVE you too🙏🏾 Would you share why you love Uganda?! 🇺🇬 It would be more encouraging to hear!

[@philbland]

The people are so kind and welcoming, the parties are 🔥 and the weather is great ☀️ Thanks so much for watching and commenting ❤️ 🙏🏻

[@anonymous-cy9xl]

@@philbland very very amazing! This is exactly most people who come to Uganda 🇺🇬 say about us! Thank you very much😊🙏🏾🙌🏾💙💚🤍

[@roberthobson133]

Nando s were on Kampala road near junction with Entebbe road but the premises is now called The Food Hub. CarreFour was originally owned by ShopRite a South African company who moved out of Uganda.Carefour took over. Just a few facts from muzungu Robert!

[@philbland]

Oh that’s great info 🙌🏻😁 Thanks so much for watching and commenting ❤️ 🙏🏻

[@vandross6674]

Carrefour is a French retail company

[@Tata-bd9nx]

​@@vandross6674 I believe Carrefour and Shoprite are different companies. Carrefour is french while Shoprite is South African. It wasn't bought, it happened to replace shoprite after they closed shop

[@roberthobson133]

​If you read my comment correctly and more careful , that is exactly what I originally said. Carrefour as with many other ShopRite branches took over the lease on their sites and ran their own store from these premises. You are correct Carrefour is a french consortium with ShopRite being S African.😊

[@vandross6674]

Loved the video Collab Phil! Though I think you forgot to link Rachel's channel

[@philbland]

Woops fixed it now 😁🙌🏻 thanks so much for watching and commenting ❤️ 🙏🏻

[@kyomugasorobert2293]

By 2022 just after COVID19 lockdown probably shops had to be empty but now in 2024.. it’s all full and actually the completion of the flyover project boasted development and access around Arena mall... maybe u come back n check...

[@nkwanzi.florence2238]

Phil thanks very much ,stay blessed in Jesus holy name

[@philbland]

Alright ☺️ thanks so much for watching and commenting ❤️ 🙏🏻

[@Aaliyaah-c4j]

So much potential ! I went into the mall last month, thinking the same thing. Why is it empty 😅😅. Btw love your channel ✨

[@philbland]

Aww glad your enjoying 😁 thanks so much for watching and commenting ❤️ 🙏🏻

[@kbabiha]

Too expensive and rent is charged in dollars

[@bigisma-il5927]

Phil with that Rolex math you're blending into the culture 🤣🤣

[@philbland]

Haha 😆 gotta economise!! thanks so much for watching and commenting ❤️ 🙏🏻

[@Tahirlalani]

I hope the owners of these malls watch this and reconsider all their strategies, for our betterment 👀 The malls have so much more potential.

[@philbland]

Yeah maybe they could go ahead and reduce prices for the first people to come in for a year or something to get things moving … Thanks so much for watching and commenting ❤️ 🙏🏻

[@metroplexy5283]

Kingdom Kampala mall too

[@philbland]

Let me check it out 😁 thanks so much for watching and commenting ❤️ 🙏🏻

[@rosenalule7562]

Me to I was in that mall last week on Friday and i was astonished as to why that mall is still empty.problem could be the location and the fact that the road is still under construction.

[@philbland]

Yes those are also reason 🙌🏻 thanks so much for watching and commenting ❤️ 🙏🏻

[@georgekamba3013]

Phil ,did u know that Rachel is Princess in Buganda,,? Next time u meet her address her as Princess Nalu.

[@philbland]

I didn’t know! I’ll do that! 😁👍🏻 thanks so much for watching and commenting ❤️ 🙏🏻

[@RachaelNalumu]

Hahahah this took me out 😂😂😂 no objections here

[@Flourish_today]

Why do we need so many malls yet our hospitals are in a deplorable state. Ugandans don't have purchasing power because people are nor paid enough to afford things in malls. Most people are just trying to survive.

[@philbland]

Yes I think wage increases or a minimum wage would help 👍🏻 Thanks so much for watching and commenting ❤️ 🙏🏻

[@hairdreams6729]

You can tell from what the shops in the Mall are selling that even what is being sold is not worth going to the Mall for.

[@Flourish_today]

@@hairdreams6729 Exactly. It goes to show that they have not really done research about the needs of the population.

[@aidahthankyoujesuscoustanc5627]

Sweetheart every things is needed coz even malls are needed to those who can afford it coz as you can see, not everyone is poor and everything is on a plan, don't lower the country like that, we have many tourist attractions, these people when they come they will need to buy in these malls

[@bakopamella6355]

What hair gel do you use?

[@philbland]

Actually I very rarely use gel 😆🙌🏻 Thanks so much for watching and commenting ❤️ 🙏🏻

[@christopherwepukhulu1975]

A glass of juice at Cafesserie is equivalent to your breakfast for five days🤣 Actually this sums up the middle class Ugandan. The current economy will struggle to absorb such luxury businesses, GDP per capita in Uganda was at 817 USD compared to Kenya which is more than double as at end year 2020. Lets fix the Economy first, then we shall have more disposable income.

[@RachaelNalumu]

Yes ! What people are making does not support the prices we pay

[@philbland]

Haha 😂 my Rolex maths 🧮 thanks so much for watching and commenting 🙏🏻 ❤️

[@jumbaabdul5326]

😅😅 @ Rolex maths. True. Every business has a target market both down and uptown. The mall will catch up, the rich were once on downtown budgets, believe in yourself to afford it all too someday.

[@Jnealt12]

She’s a beautiful girl !

[@philbland]

Sure is 💯 thanks so much for watching and commenting ❤️ 🙏🏻

[@hawkins7000]

I just saw Michael Kors watches ⌚ 😳 yeeeey

[@philbland]

Yeah I know right 💯 thanks so much for watching and commenting ❤️ 🙏🏻

[@Kimkalisa94]

Your doing some good job bro , you need to be given AD’s

[@philbland]

Awww 🥰 yeah don’t worry it’ll come!! Thanks so much for watching and commenting ❤️ 🙏🏻

[@capableagnes]

My two faves

[@philbland]

That’s sweet of you 🙌🏻😁🤩 Thanks so much for watching and commenting ❤️ 🙏🏻

[@Kimkalisa94]

As always number one fun on this channel

[@philbland]

I’m so grateful you’re here 🙌🏻🤩 Thanks so much for watching and commenting ❤️ 🙏🏻

[@bakopamella6355]

THATS A NICE HAIR CUT PHILL

[@philbland]

Aww 🥰 that’s nice of you to say so! Thanks so much for watching and commenting ❤️ 🙏🏻

[@afrosamtv]

Thanks for the love for Uganda #afrosam

[@philbland]

It’s my pleasure 😇 thanks so much for watching and commenting ❤️ 🙏🏻

[@Retrogamer71]

I heard a speech by President M7 that the economy of Uganda doesn't support a "middle class" as we know in the advanced economies of the Northern hemisphere. Uganda has great potential to be an emerging centre of prosperity by investment in regional industrial centres. But M7 who may be out of date in his views said owing to the vastly traditional agricultural and rural way of life, his country is comprised of the rich and the poor. It may be a truism but a large city supports many walks of life who are seekers of comfort and luxury

[@philbland]

Hmm interesting!! thanks so much for watching and commenting ❤️ 🙏🏻

[@hallejudy]

Phil good thing you're moving to Nairobi you'll notice something different. In comparison to the real estate sector look at the infrastructures in place like roads,the job market,you'll b suprised they are close knit. Most of the brands you see in Kampala actually do well in Kenya than here yet we are well gifted as a country say the tourism sector however because of poor infrastructure and corruption under development is inevitable. I'm not based I love my country however I did love Nairobi's development. No wonder Rihanna was wise to keep her shop in Kenya. Major brands are struggling in the real estate sector with huge debts in rent up to almost $3500 per quater. Vodafone left the market the same reason and liquidated their assets. So our general problem is the economy retrogresses development. I can't wait for Nairobi's journey.

[@philbland]

Yeah I’ll definitely compare and contrast a bit ! Thanks so much for watching and commenting ❤️ 🙏🏻

[@lwangafrank2431]

Besides the fact that nairobi is the biggest economy in East and central africa no wonder it has 100s of multinational companies it also has its share of challenges which actually u just named above including corruption, some companies closing shop etc

[@vandross6674]

Its election season in Kenya perhaps Phil should wait till after August to go to Kenya

[@hairdreams6729]

@@philbland I've watched lots of Ugandan and Kenyan videos and I must say that Kenya lacks the warmth and refreshing vibes that Uganda gives. Between the two, I think Ug wins on sheer vibes. Who cares about concrete? 😆

[@hallejudy]

@@vandross6674 well yes and no

[@Tahirlalani]

“I think thats for boys my age but that are still kids” 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Hahahahah this guy always kills me

[@philbland]

Haha 😂 it’s true! Thanks so much for watching and commenting ❤️ 🙏🏻

[@flavitavi8451]

😍🤩👍

[@philbland]

Thanks so much for watching and commenting ❤️ 🙏🏻

[@sekabiraabdulatifu8428]

When COVID hit and businesses were slow alot of businesses moved to the city out skirts, before then tenants in our traditional malls and arcades could pay what we called good will which was worth six months of rent but wasn't rent before even the construction was completed that's how high the demand was but now i have seen a few landlords attracting tenants with a month free, so i think the overall undeniable reason is the economy is not doing so good the purchasing power is low and then the culture of Ugandans most of us don't go to malls.

[@philbland]

Yeah something is going wrong, probably a combination of these factors 🤔 thanks so much for watching and commenting 🙏🏻 ❤️

[@jumbaabdul5326]

I agree, covid effects were real and expected the lady in the video to know more about these things, maybe she is on a visit. That mall opened during the pandemic, with businesses recovering and Kampala widening...quite a few factors but it will pick up. Location is prime for the nsambya-munyonyo-muyenga lot.

[@TeachersTVAfrica]

People don't have funds to rent the mall spaces

[@philbland]

True 🙌🏻 Thanks so much for watching and commenting ❤️ 🙏🏻

[@mukambajonathan3557]

How much does it cost?

[@TeachersTVAfrica]

@@philbland I always do watch

[@charitycharlottemusiimire8776]

It's more about cost than space. Eventually it will fill up as the economy improves

[@philbland]

Let’s hope so 🙌🏻😁 Thanks so much for watching and commenting ❤️ 🙏🏻

[@philbland]

Let’s hope so 🙌🏻😁 Thanks so much for watching and commenting ❤️ 🙏🏻

[@charitycharlottemusiimire8776]

Even the other malls started off like that. I remember a time when the Acacia Mall was literally empty but look at it now. Patience Phil. Patience is the key.

[@F.S.L.C.]

LISTEN HERE: IN UGANDA, YOU PAY RENT OF ONE MILLION OR TWO UGX AND IN RETURN, YOU GET A RECEIPT FOR A HALF OF THE ACTUAL RENT YOU PAID. NOW, WHAT ELSE DO YOU EXPECT APART FROM EMPTY STORES AND STALLS?

[@philbland]

Good point 👍🏻 thanks so much for watching and commenting ❤️ 🙏🏻

[@blaisexrusso]

This mall is in a bad location if it was nearer ntinda or kissasi or kyanja it would have been a hit 🎯

[@philbland]

Ahhh good point

[@kitandwe0779922115]

They steal tax payers money and build apartments and malls,without knowing it will never work in a failed economy 😂😂😂😂

[@philbland]

Mmm yeah good point 🙌🏻 thanks so much for watching and commenting ❤️ 🙏🏻

[@deosserulangira]

It's not all about problem of economy but 90% ugandan still back ward their not ready for class life but we pray for them so that we expect change

[@hallejudy]

I wish I knew earlier you were shooting I would have forwarded a contact from Knight Frank the agents managing the property to give you on a view of why real estate is struggling on uganda particularly the real estate sector. Residential isn't as bad as the commercial and retail ones

[@philbland]

Awww 🥰 yeah it was a last minute decision to film this! Thanks so much for watching and commenting ❤️ 🙏🏻

[@violakabigabwa9240]

Ehhh Rachel the Ka accent

[@philbland]

Haha she’s Canadian!! thanks so much for watching and commenting ❤️ 🙏🏻

[@violakabigabwa9240]

@@philbland I thought the Scottish was cool until I heard hers 🤣🤣😂

[@RachaelNalumu]

Lmaoooo this damn accent won’t leave me

[@violakabigabwa9240]

@@RachaelNalumu It's beautiful my dear. I love accents.

[@kusemererwageoffrey8301]

Those dude sometimes want rent in dollars .😠🤷‍♂️also fly over construction might be the fact additional it's next to owino market. I wish the owner would have constucted such a bitter far from the city center like in nakawa or kireka. they would have made research before it's existence, that's why Abudhabi mall was never built in the city center but it does great. 🤲🚶‍♂️🚶‍♂️

[@philbland]

Interesting observation 😁 Thanks so much for watching and commenting ❤️ 🙏🏻

[@lwangafrank2431]

1k views in 6 hrs🤔🤗

[@philbland]

Haha 😂 yeah not too bad!! thanks so much for watching and commenting ❤️ 🙏🏻

[@natukula]

Restaurants , bars boutiques saloons nd clinics are one of the activities that make malls and acades busy orther wise we need more of such places so we can stop going abrod for better items nd survices les bi like kenya for once in a while thanks to investors expecially like those ones that are making counry look darzzing thanks to philp

[@philbland]

It’s my pleasure 😇 thanks so much for watching and commenting ❤️ 🙏🏻

[@mattmasteringer4399]

Ugandans with malls yet so many kids are on streets, dirty roads every where with big pot holes, people are starving, people can’t afford everyday needs to survive, gas prices are ridiculous, corruption at its highest point, in the end the rich in the government keeps stealing all the money while nothing being done to help the poor, and don’t get me started with poor job growth, or jobless man and woman with degrees, 😢

[@philbland]

I know there’s a lot to solve 👍🏻 thanks so much for watching and commenting ❤️ 🙏🏻

[@janenssekabembe502]

Thanks dear but Phillip eating too much Rolex or chapati is not good for health it has too much calories

[@salimajagodics6928]

Since when. And who said that??? I grew up eating chapatis within swahili community till now. Unbelievable!

[@philbland]

Haha 😆 I know I know!! thanks so much for watching and commenting ❤️ 🙏🏻

[@esiepetgladysjosua6021]

Just give it time why are people always on a rush…first of all that road still been worked on….

[@philbland]

True true 😄

[@nassozisharon6809]

This is because rich are too rich and poor are too poor

[@philbland]

True 🙌🏻 Thanks so much for watching and commenting ❤️ 🙏🏻

[@paulrooks2542]

People are broke ..that simple.

[@philbland]

Nice one 👍🏻 thanks so much for watching and commenting ❤️ 🙏🏻

[@mosesmakumbi2428]

Majority of Ugandans, buy used pants, socks, underwear, electronics. Used shoes, bras and knickers. It just doesn't make sense to pay the high rent in that mall just to sell third grade Chinese merchandise.

[@philbland]

Yeah… doesn’t make a lot of sense 🤔 thanks so much for watching and commenting ❤️ 🙏🏻

[@kitandwe0779922115]

The economy is shit

[@philbland]

Straight to the point 😆 thanks so much for watching and commenting ❤️ 🙏🏻

[@adamlub6192]

The entrance of the mall looks like an entry into a toxic refuse site, Ugandans should do better

[@daphinsleem3054]

Hahaha, 😂😂😂Naye banange

[@philbland]

Wow that’s a strong comment 🤣 thanks so much for watching and commenting ❤️ 🙏🏻

[@sirajseguya4890]

thats stolen money from govt used to build those malls

[@philbland]

Hmmm could be not sure of the details 🤷🏻‍♂️ thanks so much for watching and commenting 🙏🏻 ❤️

[@sirajseguya4890]

@@philbland thats the fact brother that is why there businesses dont prosper cos the money is evil

[@lusilk7954]

phil where you are is not the real uganda 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@philbland]

Haha not everywhere is so beautiful 😍 thanks so much for watching and commenting ❤️ 🙏🏻