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.

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 · 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.

4 days ago · KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Ebola cases in Uganda have risen to nine, while 265 other people were being monitored under quarantine, health authorities said Tuesday. The nine include the first victim, a male nurse who died the day before the outbreak was declared on Jan. 30. That man remains the only fatality.

Near the banks of Lake Victoria, Kampala, the capital of Uganda, is a lively city with a long history. Before the British, the city was the capital of the Buganda Kingdom, and remains so to this day. The city sits on several hills, each housing an important government or religious building.

Jan 20, 2025 · Kampala has many charms within the rolling seven hills on which it sits – each offering a unique history, point of view of the beautiful chaos and several attractions to keep you engaged for a few days. Here are our top picks.

Feb 2, 2025 · 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 Ebola, said Pontiano Kaleebu ...

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.

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.”