"Kampala–Jinja Expressway The Kampala–Jinja Expressway, also known as the Jinja–Kampala Expressway, is a proposed four-lane toll highway in Uganda, linking Kampala, the capital and largest city of Uganda, with the town of Jinja in the Eastern Region of Uganda. The expressway will start at Nakawa, a neighborhood in Nakawa Division in the eastern part of Kampala, go through Namanve and Mukono in Mukono District, and end at the New Jinja Bridge in Njeru. The entire expressway will be a four-lane, dual carriageway, with limited access. The current Kampala-Jinja Highway, highway A109 on the map, forms part of the Northern Corridor"
"July 2010 Kampala attacks The July 2010 Kampala attacks were suicide bombings carried out against crowds watching a screening of the 2010 FIFA World Cup Final match at two locations in Kampala, the capital city of Uganda, on 2010. The attacks left 74 dead and 71 injured. Al-Shabaab, an Islamist militia based in Somalia that has ties to Al-Qaeda, claimed responsibility for the blasts as retaliation for Ugandan support for AMISOM. In March 2015, the trial of 13 Kenyan, Ugandan and Tanzanian alleged perpetrators of the bombings began at the High Court of Uganda. The Al-Shabaab militant group grew into"
"within or near Katwe: The background of the story in the 2016 movie Queen of Katwe starring David Oyelowo and Lupita Nyong'o, is set in Katwe. Katwe Katwe is an area in the city of Kampala, Uganda's capital. Katwe, located in Makindye Division, is bordered by Nakasero to the north, Nsambya to the east, Kibuye and Makindye to the southeast, Ndeeba to the south and Mengo to the west. The road distance between Kampala's central business district and Katwe is approximately . The coordinates of Ndeeba are:0°17'48.0""N, 32°34'32.0""E (Latitude:0.296667; Longitude:32.575556). At the time of Uganda's Independence from Britain in 1962,"
"Katwe Katwe is an area in the city of Kampala, Uganda's capital. Katwe, located in Makindye Division, is bordered by Nakasero to the north, Nsambya to the east, Kibuye and Makindye to the southeast, Ndeeba to the south and Mengo to the west. The road distance between Kampala's central business district and Katwe is approximately . The coordinates of Ndeeba are:0°17'48.0""N, 32°34'32.0""E (Latitude:0.296667; Longitude:32.575556). At the time of Uganda's Independence from Britain in 1962, Katwe was a center of African ingenuity, where artisans, craftsmen and technicians repaired imported electronics, automobiles, televisions, refrigerators and all kinds of appliances. The more ingenious"
"clustered in a fairly confined area of the city. As is the case with neighboring Katwe, Kibuye has a high crime rate. The following points of interest lie in or near Kibuye: Kibuye, Uganda Kibuye is an area within the city of Kampala, Uganda's capital. Kibuye is bordered by Katwe to the north, Nsambya to the east, Makindye to the south, Ndeeba to the west, and Mengo to the northwest. This location is approximately , by road, from Kampala's central business district. The coordinates of Kibuye are 0°17'37.0""N, 32°34'23.0""E (Latitude:0.293611; Longitude:32.573056). Kibuye is a low-income residential area, with emphasis on"
"generally a modified equatorial climate. Uganda takes its name from the Buganda kingdom, which encompasses a large portion of the south of the country, including the capital Kampala. The people of Uganda were hunter-gatherers until 1,700 to 2,300 years ago, when Bantu-speaking populations migrated to the southern parts of the country. Beginning in 1894, the area was ruled as a protectorate by the UK, who established administrative law across the territory. Uganda gained independence from the UK on 9 October 1962. The period since then has been marked by intermittent conflicts, including a lengthy civil war against the Lord's Resistance"
"the capital of Kampala. In 1949 Makerere College was granted university status and its name became Makerere College, University of East Africa. In the same year, the Bataka Party had been banned by the British Protectorate government, because of acts of riot and arson committed after a Bataka protest gathering. The university was closed three times between 2006 and 2016. Beginning on 1 August 2016, the non-teaching staff went on strike demanding their back pay. The strike lasted three weeks and the government agreed to pay them by the end of October; however, the government failed to do so. This"
"Kamwookya Kamwookya, sometimes spelled as Kamwokya, is a location within the city of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest metropolitan area. Kamwookya is bordered by Kyebando to the north, Bukoto to the northeast, Naguru to the east, Kololo to the southeast, Nakasero to the south and Mulago to the west. This location is approximately , by road, northeast of the Kampala's central business district. The coordinates of Kamwookya are:0°20'33.0""N, 32°35'20.0""E (Latitude:0.342500; Longitude:32.588889). Kamwookya is a mixed residential and commercial area of the city, with a large number of small Information Technology (IT) businesses. Kamwookya is also the location of a central"
"Kampala Accord The Kampala Accord was an agreement made in Kampala, Uganda in line with the Transitional Federal Charter of the Somali Republic to bring and end to the transitional phase of the Transitional Federal Government on 20 August 2011. It was signed on 9th June 2011 by HE Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, President of the Transitional Federal Government, Hon Sharif Hassan Sheikh Aden, Speaker of the Transitional Federal Parliament, H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, President of the Replublic of Uganda and Dr Augustine Mahiga, Special Representative of the Secretary General of the United Nations. One of the conditions of the Kampala"
"Kampala, the capital and largest city of Uganda. The coordinates of the ministry headquarters are: 0°19'08.0""N, 32°35'49.0""E (Latitude:0.318889; Longitude:32.596944). The ministry is divided into three directorates and four departments: The ministry works closely with these government agencies and entities. Ministry of Internal Affairs (Uganda) The Ministry of Internal Affairs is a cabinet-level government ministry of Uganda. It is responsible for the facilitation of ""legal and orderly movement of persons to and from Uganda, regulate the residence of immigrants in the country, verify and process Uganda citizenship and enforce national and regional immigration laws for the development and security of Uganda""."
"Namuwongo Namuwongo is a location in Kampala, the capital of Uganda and the largest city in that country. Namuwongo is located in Makindye Division, one of the five administrative divisions of Kampala. It is bordered by Lugogo to the north, Nakawa to the northeast, Kiswa and Bugoloobi to the east, Muyenga to the southeast, Kisugu and Kabalagala to the south, Kibuli to the west and Kololo to the northwest. The neighborhood is located approximately , by road, southeast of the central business district of the city. The coordinates of Namuwongo are:0°18'29.0""N 32°36'44.0""E (Latitude:0.308050; Longitude:32.612223). Namuwongo is a Kampala neighborhood that"
"Kibuye, Uganda Kibuye is an area within the city of Kampala, Uganda's capital. Kibuye is bordered by Katwe to the north, Nsambya to the east, Makindye to the south, Ndeeba to the west, and Mengo to the northwest. This location is approximately , by road, from Kampala's central business district. The coordinates of Kibuye are 0°17'37.0""N, 32°34'23.0""E (Latitude:0.293611; Longitude:32.573056). Kibuye is a low-income residential area, with emphasis on entertainment. Due to its proximity to the slum in Katwe and the business suburbs of Ndeeba and Makindye, Kibuye is a combination of these environments. There are numerous bars, pubs and nightclubs"
"Mpererwe Mpererwe is a neighborhood in the city of Kampala, Uganda's capital city. Sometimes it is spelled as Mpereerwe. Mpererwe is in Kawempe Division in northern Kampala. It is bordered by Katalemwa in Wakiso District to the north, Kisaasi to the east, Kanyanya to the south, and Kawempe to the west. This location is approximately , by road, north of Kampala's central business district. The coordinates of Mpererwe are 0°22'55.0""N 32°34'31.0""E (Latitude:0.381950; Longitude:32.575275). Mpererwe is a trading centre that is gradually turning into a busy commercial area. Schools, gas stations, small-scale factories, hospitals, and a cinema hall are in this"
"of Buganda, one of the constitutional traditional monarchies in 21st century Uganda. The most significant landmark on Kasubi Hill are the Kasubi Royal Tombs, the official burial place of the Kings of Buganda. As of June 2014, four consecutive Kings of Buganda are buried at Kasubi: Other points of interest in the neighbourhood include: Kasubi hill Kasubi is a hill in Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city. Kasubi is bordered by Kawaala to the north, Makerere to the east, Naakulabye to the southeast, Lusaze to the southwest, Lubya to the west, and Namungoona to the northwest. The hill is approximately"
"Kampala, the capital and largest city of Uganda. Before 1 July 2017, Bunyangabu was a county in neighboring Kabarole District. On that day, the new district became operational. Bunyangabu comprises Rwimi, Kibiito, Buheesi, Kiyombya, Kisomoro, Kabonero, Kateebwa sub-counties and the urban centers of Rwimi, Kibiito and Rubona. During the first 12 months of operations, the new district has been allocated USh12,758,591,000. The national census and household survey conducted on 27 August 2014, enumerated the population of the district (at that time, Bunyangabu county in Kabarole District) at 171,292 people. Notable people who hail from Bunyangabu include: (1) Adolf Mwesige, the"
"Kololo Kololo is a hill in Kampala, the largest city and capital of Uganda. Kololo is close to the centre of Kampala, bordered by Naguru to the east, Bukoto to the north, Mulago to the north-west, Makerere to the west, Nakasero to the south-west, and Kibuli to the south. Kololo is in the Kampala Central Division. The coordinates of Kololo are 0°19'46.0""N, 32°35'41.0""E (Latitude:0.329445; Longitude:32.594725). Kololo gets its name from the 19th century Acholi Chief Awich. From Northern Uganda, he, along with Kabalega of Bunyoro resisted British rule. He was arrested and brought to Kampala and incarcerated on top of"
"Kulambiro Kulambiro, sometimes spelled as Kkulambiro, is a neighborhood within the city of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city. Located in Nakawa Division, the location is traversed by the Kampala Northern Bypass Highway. The highway passes between Kulambiro to the north and Kigoowa to the south, as it courses its way from Kiwaatule to the east, towards Kisaasi and Bukoto to the west of Kulambiro. Kulambiro is bordered by Komamboga to the north, Najjeera to the northeast and east, Kiwaatule to the southeast, Kigoowa to the south, and by Kisaasi and Kanyanya to the west. This location is about ,"
"Division of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city. The coordinates of the headquarters are 0°18'58.0""N, 32°35'13.0""E (Latitude:0.316111; Longitude:32.586944). As of October 2016, the Office of the Prime Minister oversaw several cabinet ministries and sub-ministries, including: Prime Minister of Uganda The Prime Minister of Uganda chairs the Cabinet of Uganda, although the President is the effective head of government. Ruhakana Rugunda has been the Prime Minister since 18 September 2014. The post of Prime Minister was created for the first time in 1962. In 1966, Prime Minister Milton Obote suspended the Constitution, abolished the post of Prime Minister, and declared himself"
"of interest lie on Kibuli Hill: Kibuli Kibuli is a hill in the center of Kampala, the capital and largest city in Uganda. The name also applies to the commercial and residential neighborhoods on that hill. Kibuli Hill is bordered by Kololo to the north, Nakawa and Mbuya to the northeast, Namuwongo to the east, Muyenga to the southeast, Kabalagala to the south, Nsambya to the southwest, the Queen's Clock Tower to the east and Nakasero to the northeast. Kibuli is located approximately southeast of Kampala's central business district. The coordinates of Kibuli Hill are:0°18'36.0""N, 32°35'42.0""E (Latitude:0.3100; Longitude:32.5950). Kibuli Hill"
"northern and eastern slopes of Nakasero Hill house the majority of the diplomatic missions to Uganda and the residences of most ambassadors accredited to Uganda. The numerous landmarks in Kampala's central business district, located on Nakasero hill, include but are not limited to the following: Nakasero Nakasero is a hill located in central Kampala, the capital and largest city of Uganda. Nakasero is important to Uganda's economy and politics, as it is home to Kampala's central business district and several government offices, including the Ugandan Parliament Buildings. Nakasero is bordered by Mulago to the north, Makerere to the northwest, Old"
"The following additional points of interest are located in or near Kiwaatule: Kiwaatule Kiwaatule is a township within the city of Kampala, Uganda's capital. Kiwaatule is bordered by Najjera to the north, Naalya to the east, Banda to the south, Ntinda to the south-west, Kigoowa to the west, and Kulambiro to the north-west. It is approximately , by road, north-east of Kampala's central business district. The coordinates of Kiwaatule are 0°21'56.0""N, 32°37'31.0""E (Latitude:0.365556; Longitude:32.625275). Kiwatule is mainly a middle class residential neighborhood with a smattering of commercial establishments. The Kampala Northern Bypass Highway traverses the neighborhood. The People's Progressive Party,"
"Kizito, Gyaviira Musoke, Mbaga Tuzinde, and Mugagga Lubowa were secretly baptized by Charles Lwanga, at that time the leader of Uganda's Christian community. Landmarks in or near Munyonyo include: Munyonyo Munyonyo is an area on the northern shores of Lake Victoria and part of the metropolitan area of Kampala, in Makindye Division. Kampala is the capital and largest city of Uganda. Munyonyo is bordered by Lake Victoria to the south, Bulingugwe Island to the southeast, Ggaba to the east, Salaama to the northeast, Buziga to the north, Makindye to the northwest, and Lubowa to the west. Munyonyo is approximately ,"
"hotels, banks, shopping malls, educational institutions, and hospitals and the improvement of war torn buildings and infrastructure. Traditionally, Kampala was a city of seven hills, but over time it has come to have a lot more. Kampala has a tropical rainforest climate (Af) under the Köppen-Geiger climate classification system. A facet of Kampala's weather is that it features two annual wetter seasons. While the city does not have a true dry season month, it experiences heavier precipitation from August to December and from February to June. However, it's between February and June that Kampala sees substantially heavier rainfall per month,"
"Kampala, Uganda, under the leadership of President Yoweri Museveni, who was then the Chairman of the OAU in April 1991. In attendance were about 500 African notables from all walks of life, including representatives of the private sector, intergovernmental and non-governmental associations, political leaders from different ideological persuasions, scholars, students, peasants and presidents. The body adopted the Kampala Document, which set out a vision of a free and prosperous Africa based on accountable government, implementation of democratic reforms and a thriving civil society as a road map for Post Cold War Africa. The Document was presented to the OAU Summits"
"Muyenga Muyenga is a hill in Kampala, the capital of Uganda and the largest city in that country. The name also applies to the upscale community that sits on that hill. Muyenga is located in Makindye Division, one of the five administrative divisions of Kampala. It sits about , by road, southeast of the central business district of the city. It is bordered by Bukasa to the east, Kiwuliriza to the north, Kisugu and Kabalagala to the west, Kansanga to the southwest, Kiwafu to the south and Kyeyitabya to the southeast. The coordinates of Muyenga Hill are:0°17'38.0""N, 32°36'41.0""E (Latitude:0.293900; Longitude:32.611400)."
"Nateete Nateete is a location in the city of Kampala, Uganda's capital. The correct spelling is with two ""e""'s but the word is commonly spelled with one ""e"". Nateete is located in Lubaga Division, on the southwestern edge of the city of Kampala. It is bordered by Busega to the north, Lungujja to the northeast, Lubaga to the northeast, Ndeeba to the southeast, Mutundwe to the south and Buloba to the west. The road distance between Kampala's central business district and Nateete is approximately . The coordinates of Nateete are:0°17'54.0""N, 32°32'06.0""E (Latitude:0.298325; Longitude:32.534989). Nateete lies on the main highway (A-109),"
"from Roman Catholic congregations abroad. Later, the missionaries also built a hospital and a nursing school on the hill. Today, Lubaga remains the seat of the headquarters of the Catholic Church in Uganda. It is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Kampala. The remains of the first African Catholic bishop in Uganda, Bishop Joseph Nakabaale Kiwanuka and those of the first African Catholic Cardinal, Cardinal Emmanuel Kiwanuka Nsubuga are kept in the Catholic Mission on the hill. The following points of interest are located on Lubaga Hill: Lubaga Lubaga is a hill in Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest"
"widespread poaching Environment - international agreements: ""party to:"" ""signed, but not ratified:"" Geography - note: Uganda is one of six African states that lies on the equator. Most of Uganda is north of the equator. Uganda's population density is 172.44 person/km2. Uganda's mostly populated cities are located in the Central and Eastern regions of the country. Kampala is Uganda's most populated city, also it's national and commercial capital. It's population is around 1,353,189. Uganda Top 10 Cities (By Population) Uganda climate is a warm tropical place with temperatures around 25-29°C (77- 84°F). With the hottest days in December to February,"
"Buganda at a cost of US$5 million, which was a colossal sum at that time. Also located on Namirembe Hill is Mengo Hospital, a private, non-profit community hospital administered by the Anglican Church in Uganda. Landmarks on Mengo Hill or near the hill include: Mengo, Uganda Mengo is a hill in Lubaga Division, Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city. The name also applies to the neighborhood on that hill. Mengo is bordered by Old Kampala to the north, Nsambya Hill to the east, Kibuye to the south-east, Ndeeba to the south, Lubaga Hill to the west, and Namirembe Hill to"
"on account of opposition amongst legislators to the Kampala decision, the accord would be brought before Parliament for deliberation. He also indicated that the agreement would not be implemented unless approved by lawmakers. Kampala Accord The Kampala Accord was an agreement made in Kampala, Uganda in line with the Transitional Federal Charter of the Somali Republic to bring and end to the transitional phase of the Transitional Federal Government on 20 August 2011. It was signed on 9th June 2011 by HE Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, President of the Transitional Federal Government, Hon Sharif Hassan Sheikh Aden, Speaker of the Transitional"
"maintain branches in the area due to the booming business in commercial and retail banking in the neighborhood. Uchumi, a leading supermarket chain in East Africa, maintains a branch in the neighborhood. Nateete boasts of the following points of interest: Nateete Nateete is a location in the city of Kampala, Uganda's capital. The correct spelling is with two ""e""'s but the word is commonly spelled with one ""e"". Nateete is located in Lubaga Division, on the southwestern edge of the city of Kampala. It is bordered by Busega to the north, Lungujja to the northeast, Lubaga to the northeast, Ndeeba"
"Kansanga Kansanga is a location in Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city. Kansanga is bordered by Kabalagala and Kisugu to the north, Muyenga to the north-east, Kiwafu to the east, Bbunga to the south-east, Konge to the south, Lukuli to the south-west, Kibuye to the west, and Nsambya to the north-west. The road distance between Kampala's central business district and Kansanga is approximately . The coordinates of Kansanga are 0°17'14.0""N, 32°36'28.0""E (Latitude:0.287225; Longitude:32.607778). During the 1950s and 1960s, Kansanga was primarily a middle-class residential neighborhood. During the 1990s, the neighborhood transformed into an upscale residential area and began to accommodate"
"Janani Luwum Church House Janani Luwum Church House, or simply Church House, is a commercial building in Kampala, the capital of Uganda. The building is owned by the Anglican Church in Uganda, known as the Church of Uganda. The skyscraper is located at 34 Kampala Road, the main business street in Kampala. This location lies within Kampala Central Division, in the central business district of Uganda's capital city (2011 est. pop: 1,659,600). The coordinates of Church House are:0°18'49.0""N, 32°34'46.0""E (Latitude=0.313625; Longitude:32.579449). Church House is owned by the Provincial Office of the Church of Uganda. Shares in the holding company, Church"