Kampala back to its partying ways like it's 2019

Rios Bar and Restaurant in Kampala, a popular hangout.

Rios Bar and Restaurant in Kampala, a popular hangout, was renovated ready for reopening. PHOTO | MORGAN MBABAZI | NMG

Kampala, Uganda’s capital and East Africa’s high octane entertainment centre, roared back to life, as the government removed restrictions that barred all social and night life.

On the first night of reopening, Ugandans were evidently thrilled to return to night time partying. Most city bars and nightclubs – which lured clients with free performances by local musicians – were packed to the rafters as revellers celebrated the return to nightlife in droves after two years of imbibing in seclusion and virtual partying.