Godfrey Lukongwa Binanisa QC, the man who ascended to state power against furious opposition from his countrymen in Buganda. He is known for being the architect of the movement ideology that he termed ” Ekigaali” or “Umbrella “, which was later adopted by the President Yoweri Museveni and his colleagues while in in the bush […]
This page introduces you to Ugandan survival phrases. A glimpse into what the languages are about; giving you the basics you need to start learning Ugandan languages. Learning a new language can be exiting especially starting with the survival phrases – they can be quite handy ice breakers, introducing you to the local community and […]
Mpigi District is one of the districts of Uganda situated in the Central Region of the country, that is the Buganda Region and is among the 112 districts of Uganda. By the act of parliament, the district was split into Wakiso and Mpigi Districts in November 2000 and on 01/07/2010 Mpigi District was further split […]
Boda Boda For short distances and in rush hours bodabodas are the most convenient means as they are not affected by traffic jam and they are faster around the city. However they are relatively more expensive than taxis and the buses. For any short distance, one is charged Shs1000 the fares increase with increasing distance. […]
Kidepo Valley National Park is situated in the North-eastern side of Uganda, bordering South Sudan and Kenya. It was gazetted in 1962 and is nestled in a rugged semi-arid Valley extending for 1442 square kilometers (144,200 hectares). It is characterized by different habitats such as the open savannah Riparian woodland, rocky granite outcrops, semi-desert scrubs, […]
Visa Requirements for Uganda Visitors Nationals of Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, the Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Burundi, Comoros, Cyprus, Eritrea, Fiji, the Gambia, Grenada, Hong Kong, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Malta, Mauritius, Rwanda, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Swaziland, Tanzania, Tonga, Vanuatu, Zambia and Zimbabwe may enter Uganda […]
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The Baganda had a centralised system of government which by 1750 was the most well organised in the interlacustrine region. The head of the state was the king known as Kabaka. Previously the Bataka had a lot of political influence. They enjoyed a position almost simlilar to that of Kabaka. However after 175O, the Kabaka […]
Are you an adventurous tourist willing to go off-the-beaten track to hike some of Uganda’s mountains? You might have hiked other mountains across the World but if you haven’t tried the ones in Uganda, then you haven’t lived. With the many mountains and Volcanoes, Uganda offers outstanding and unforgettable mountaineering experience. Many tourists know Uganda […]
Uganda Info is a free, local authoritative and comprehensive resource to Uganda dedicated to offering free information about the country. Our editors regularly update to bring essential information about Uganda including history, facts, geography and more.
This year’s annual martyrs celebrations on 3rd June were led by Bishop Giussepe Filippi of Kotido located North Eastern Uganda. He was accompanied by the diocesan choir and a troupe of Karimojong warriors donned in traditional garb in a gallantry of hymn, dance and worship to the delight of Pilgrims. This year attendance hit the […]
Bantu are a group of people who speak related languages and have similar social characteristics. They occupy a large part of Zaire and southern as well as eastern Africa. The Bantu are said to have originated from somewhere in the Congo region of central Africa and spread rapidly to southern and eastern Africa. Today, more […]
Uganda Info is a free, local authoritative and comprehensive resource to Uganda dedicated to offering free information about the country. Our editors regularly update to bring essential information about Uganda including history, facts, geography and more.
Uganda Info is a free, local authoritative and comprehensive resource to Uganda dedicated to offering free information about the country. Our editors regularly update to bring essential information about Uganda including history, facts, geography and more.
