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The City of Kampala covers a total area of 189 km 2 (73 square miles), comprising 176 km 2 (68 square miles) of land and 13 km 2 (5.0 square miles) of water. Kampala is a hilly place with its valleys filled with sluggish rivers/ swamps.
The affairs of the capital city of Kampala were brought under the direct supervision of the central Ugandan government. The city clerk, formerly the highest financial officer in the city, was replaced by the executive director, who is answerable to the Minister of Kampala Capital City Authority, currently Hajat Minsa Kabanda. [5]
1962 - Kampala becomes capital of Uganda. [3] 1963 - City becomes part of republic of Uganda. [8] 1964 Uganda Public Libraries Board headquartered in city. [9] Nommo Gallery established. [10] 1965 - Apollo Hotel in business. 1966 - Battle of Mengo Hill. 1967 East African Development Bank headquartered in Kampala. Ugandan National Theatre ...
Map of Uganda Kampala, Capital of Uganda Parliament of Uganda, Kampala Mbarara Kampala, Capital of Uganda. This is a list of cities and towns in Uganda: The population data are for 2014, except where otherwise indicated. The references from which the estimated populations are sourced are listed in each article for the cities and towns where the ...
As of 2024, it has a population of over 49 million, of which 8.5 million live in the capital and largest city, Kampala. Uganda is named after the Buganda kingdom, which encompasses a large portion of the south, including Kampala, and whose language Luganda is widely spoken; the official language is English. The region was populated by various ...
The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), was established in 2011, replacing the defunct Kampala City Council (KCC). During the first three years the leaders of the new KCCA and of the Central division, have focused on improving sanitation and garbage disposal, preserving the environment and enforcing existing building and zoning laws. [2]
Makindye Division is in the southeastern corner of the city, bordering Wakiso District to the south and west. The eastern boundary of the division is Murchison Bay, a part of Lake Victoria. Nakawa Division lies to the northeast of Makindye Division. Kampala Central Division lies to the north and Lubaga Division lies to the northwest.
The city of Kampala, Uganda's capital, is administered by the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA). KCCA is administratively divided into five divisions, each headed by a mayor. The whole city is then headed by the Lord Mayor. The current Lord Mayor of Kampala is Erias Lukwago. [1] [2]