Wakiso
District is a district that lies at the periphery of Kampala city in all directions.It is in central Uganda, rapidly becoming urbanized, with the main economic activities in trade and industry.
Housing estates fast mushrooming in Wakiso district |
Wakiso has residences of most high profile and middle class persons who work in or near Kampala. But notable among the indigenous residents are also some famous members of society like former vice president Prof. Gilbert Bukenya. He's the member of parliament for Busiro County North constituency in Wakiso district.
Busiro County North MP Prof. Gilbert Bukenya |
Wakiso borders Nakaseke and Luweero to the north,
Mukono to the east, Kalangala on Lake Victoria to the south,
Mpigi to the southwest and Mityana to the northwest.
District Headquarters:
Wakiso, 20 kilometres northwest of Kampala.
Namugongo Martyrs' shrine is located in Wakiso district |