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.

5 days ago · KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Ugandan officials are preparing to deploy a trial vaccine as part of efforts to stem an outbreak of Ebola in the capital, Kampala, a top health official said Sunday.. A range of scientists are developing research protocols relating to the planned deployment of more than 2,000 doses of a candidate vaccine against the Sudan strain of …

Kampala, the largest city of Uganda, became that nation's capital city when it gained independence from Britain in 1962. The city is coterminous with the District of Kampala. It is located in Buganda, which is the kingdom of the Baganda people, the largest of the traditional kingdoms in present-day Uganda.

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.”

Kampala is the capital of Uganda. More than 1,800,000 people live there. The city is on the shore of Lake Victoria. The Ugandan National Theatre is in Kampala. There is also a university in the city. The home team; Kampala City Council (KCC) Football Club is …

Jan 30, 2025 · Kampala, Uganda — Uganda has confirmed an outbreak of Ebola virus disease in the capital Kampala, with the first confirmed patient dying from the disease on Wednesday, the health ministry said ...

Kampala, the City of Seven Hills, is the capital city of Uganda and is, by a very large margin, the largest city in the country. Secondary to it is Jinja to the east and Entebbe to the south. Kampala is in the south central part of Uganda, near the northern shores of Lake Victoria.

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.