Considering the COVID-19 global public health crisis, this assessment examines the socio- economic impact of the pandemic on communities in Uganda. The living conditions of people in Kireka-C that make it problematic for them to adhere to public health measures will be analyzed. Since COVID-19 is perceived as “imported”, residents are assumed as its potential transmitters, consequently experiencing heightened stigma and isolation. The lockdown has affected people livelihoods and increased income insecurity, sexual and gender based violence and anxiety. Given the paucity of government-led services to contain the epidemic, it is argued that contingency planning must involve refugees and their communities to access accurate and relevant information in appropriate languages. This assessment obtained findings from the people via mini interviews and also used the available literature on the socio-economic impact of COVID-19 in Uganda. The findings were later discussed and interventions were suggested basing on the findings obtained.

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