Kampala is also the seat of parliament of Uganda, state house and all government ministries. History of Kampala in a nutshell. Kibuli Hill, which is home to the Kibuli Mosque. Islam was brought to Uganda before the Christian missionaries came. Namirembe Hill, home to the Namirembe Anglican Cathedral. The Protestants were the first of the Christian Missions to arrive. That population has not returned. Kampala is today the home of the East African Development Bank.
Skip to content Kampala, Uganda. Do you find this information helpful? A small donation would help us keep this accessible to all. Forego a bottle of soda and donate its cost to us for the information you just learned, and feel good about helping to make it available to everyone! Sahle, T. Kampala, Uganda Hang out at a kafunda. A kafunda is typically a small roadside bar with one fridge, a small scattering of plastic chairs and tables, and one speaker blaring out Ugandan pop music, reggae, or dancehall.
Alternatively, Uganda Waragi—a locally produced gin—can be bought in small sachets or quarter- and half-liter bottles, depending on how big a night you have in mind. You can start a conversation with anyone at the kafunda without coming off as strange or creepy.
Pig out on pork. This is normally a group affair, so bring all your friends along. Order grilled skewers and ask for bigenderako sides. You can choose from avocado, cassava, grilled matooke or kachumbari a mix of chilli, chopped tomatoes, and onion.
Do not use a fork. Someone will come with a small jerry can with warm water and soap for you to wash your hands once the feast is done. Get everything at Owino Market. Owino Market in downtown Kampala is the biggest open market in Uganda. Most of the clothing comes from Europe and the United States, so you will find most major brands. Thanks to affordable smart-phone access, many sellers 60 percent of stallholders are women know the international value of big-ticket labels and will drive a hard bargain.
Dress wisely. If you leave Kampala with the impression he is short of supporters, you may be correct—but the picture elsewhere is somewhat different. See the nightlife. Exploring the city is as much about seeing it at night as by day. Kabalagala is a strip of bars, clubs, and restaurants, and a night out here will not end before sunrise.
The streets are lined with young men grilling pieces of chicken on charcoal stoves, rolex-makers, and ladies of the night. Congo Vision, Cheri, and Capital pub are some of the most famous bars on the street. I like Cheri because it has a fantastic view of Kabalagala below. Speak loudly and carry a small handbag. Most bars restrict the size of bags they allow inside, for security reasons.
Bar owners say people use large bags to stash stolen wallets and phones. So keep your tote small, keep a close eye on your phone and wallet, and dance away. Be aware. There is a small, generally underground, LGBTQ community in Kampala, but their efforts to celebrate Pride in were forcibly shut down by the police.
Pick up the Red Pepper. Pick up a copy. If you want a more conventional take on the news, the Daily Monitor and the Observer offer fairly impartial coverage. The New Vision is the government mouthpiece.
Get high. Kampala, like Rome, was originally built on seven hills, but the city has now sprawled out over more than Many have great views, particularly these three in the west of the city: Lubaga, Namiremebe, and Old Kampala, which also host some important religious landmarks. Rubaga Cathedral on Lubaga is the oldest Roman Catholic diocese in the city; Namiremebe Cathedral was built in ; and the Uganda National Mosque previously named Gaddafi Mosque after former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, who funded its construction can hold 15, worshippers.
Each is worth the climb, but the panoramic views of the city from the mosque are the best.
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