Kampala (UK: / kæmˈpɑːlə /, [ 3 ][ 4 ] US: / kɑːmˈ -/ ⓘ) [ 3 ][ 5 ] is the capital and largest city of Uganda. The city proper has a population of 1,875,834 (2024) [ 6 ] and is divided into the five political divisions of Kampala, Kawempe, Makindye, Nakawa, and Rubaga.

Jan 30, 2025 · Kampala, capital and largest city of Uganda. It occupies a series of hills at an elevation of about 3,900 feet (1,190 meters) and is situated in the southern part of the country, just north of Lake Victoria. Kampala lies just north of Mengo, the capital of the kingdom of Buganda in the 19th century.

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 ethnic groups, before Bantu and Nilotic groups arrived around 3,000 years ago.

Jan 30, 2025 · Uganda, country in east-central Africa. Its physical features vary from the tall volcanic mountains of the eastern and western frontiers to the densely forested swamps of the Albert Nile River and the rainforests of the country’s central plateau. Kampala is the capital.

18 hours ago · A common characteristic of gold imported into Uganda, Bwesigye says, is that it comes from countries undergoing conflicts. Flowing from across the world, gold has fueled the establishment of gold refineries in Kampala. President Yoweri Museveni opened the African Gold Refinery, the first gold refinery in Uganda in 2017.

Kampala may not be your intended destination when traveling to Uganda, but it is likely you will pass through or spend a night there during your trip. Take advantage of an organized city tour or use our guide to help you explore some of the awesome things Kampala has to offer!

Feb 3, 2025 · KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Ugandan authorities on Monday began a clinical trial of a vaccine against the Sudan strain of Ebola that has killed one person in the outbreak declared last week. Health workers and others exposed to the Ebola strain are being targeted in the study, which began four days after Uganda announced the death of a nurse in ...

Kampala is a dynamic and engaging city centered on Uganda’s cultural and political intrigue, commercial activity, and intellectual excellence. It’s a forward-looking capital transforming into a thriving, modern place befitting the capital of the “Pearl of Africa.”

Known as the "City of Seven Hills," Kampala is the capital metropolis where traditional charm meets creative modernity. Visitors can explore town marketplaces, indulge in award-winning cuisine, and experience the city’s rich heritage through museums and landmarks.

Uganda is experiencing an outbreak of Sudan virus disease (SVD) in Kampala, Mbale, and Wakiso (see map). SVD is a type of Ebola disease caused by infection with the Sudan virus. No vaccines or therapeutics have been approved for the prevention or treatment of SVD.