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Buziga Parish | |
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Parish | |
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| Coordinates: 0°15′18″N 32°36′53″E / 0.254961°N 32.614694°E | |
| Country |  Uganda |
| Region | Central Region |
| District | Kampala |
| Division | Makindye Division |
| Government | |
| • LC3 Youth Chairperson | Mabonge Philip |
| • Parish Street Commander | Amwiine Faisal |
Buziga Parish is an administrative parish located in Makindye Division, within Kampala, the capital of Uganda. Situated on the slopes of Buziga Hill, the parish overlooks Lake Victoria and is one of the city's upscale residential areas. It is known for its affluent population, luxury homes, religious institutions, and proximity to major roads connecting to Ggaba and Munyonyo.[1]
Location
[edit]Buziga Parish lies within Makindye Division, approximately 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) southeast of Kampala Central. It borders Munyonyo, Ggaba, Konge, and Kansanga. The parish sits on the prominent Buziga Hill, one of Kampala’s highest points, offering panoramic views of Lake Victoria.[2]
Administrative structure
[edit]Buziga Parish is divided into several villages and zones, some of which are further subdivided into multiple cells. Based on data from the Kampala Capital City Authority and land conflict mapping, the main villages include:[2][3]
- Kakande
- Katuso: Includes Katuso A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and H.[4]
- Kiruddu: Includes Kiruddu A, B, D, F, G, H, I, and J.[5]
- Konge
- Munyonyo: Includes Mawanga A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and H.
- Sserwadda Zone
- Upper Buziga
- Upper Mawanga
- Lower Mawanga
Villages and cells with coordinates
[edit]The following table lists the major villages and their cells in Buziga Parish, along with approximate coordinates for each village center.
| Village / Zone | Cells | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|
| Kakande | – | 0°15′07″N 32°36′56″E / 0.2520°N 32.6155°E |
| Katuso | A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H | 0°15′13″N 32°37′05″E / 0.2535°N 32.6180°E |
| Kiruddu | A, B, D, F, G, H, I, J | 0°15′18″N 32°36′59″E / 0.2550°N 32.6165°E |
| Konge | – | 0°15′22″N 32°37′03″E / 0.2560°N 32.6175°E |
| Munyonyo | Mawanga A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H | 0°15′29″N 32°36′47″E / 0.2580°N 32.6130°E |
| Sserwadda Zone | – | 0°15′25″N 32°36′54″E / 0.2570°N 32.6150°E |
| Upper Buziga | – | 0°15′14″N 32°36′50″E / 0.2540°N 32.6140°E |
| Upper Mawanga | – | 0°15′11″N 32°36′45″E / 0.2530°N 32.6125°E |
| Lower Mawanga | – | 0°15′09″N 32°36′41″E / 0.2525°N 32.6115°E |
Demographics
[edit]Buziga Parish has a mixed population of middle-class and high-income residents. The parish has experienced rapid real estate development due to its proximity to Lake Victoria and its location in one of Kampala’s more secure neighborhoods.[6]
Notable residents
[edit]Buziga is home to a number of Uganda’s prominent figures, including wealthy businesspeople, politicians, and professionals:
- Godfrey Kirumira Kalule – Business tycoon, honorary consul of Namibia, chairman of the Kwagalana Group.[7]
- Patrick Bitature – Entrepreneur and founder of the Simba Group of Companies.[8]
- Hamis Kiggundu (Ham) – Real estate developer and CEO of Ham Group, owner of a lakeside mansion in Buziga.[9]
- Gordon Wavamunno – Owner of Spear Motors and one of Uganda’s leading industrialists.[10]
- Charles Muhangi (deceased) – Former national and African rally champion, who died at his home in Buziga.[11]
- Mabonge Philip – LC3 Youth Chairperson of Buziga Parish.[12]
- Amwiine Faisal – Parish Street Commander of Buziga.[13]
- Members of the **presidential family**, ministers, MPs, and senior army generals are also known to own residences in Buziga.
Economy and infrastructure
[edit]The parish hosts a range of commercial and service establishments, including schools, health centres, hotels, restaurants, and churches. The lakeside location also supports recreational facilities and high-end residential estates.[14]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Makindye Division Parish and Village Area Grades" (PDF). Kampala Capital City Authority. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
- ^ a b "Buziga Parish, Makindye Division". Land Conflict Mapping Tool. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
- ^ "National Population and Housing Census, Parish Details: Buziga". Uganda Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
- ^ "Katuso Village, Buziga Parish". Land Conflict Mapping Tool. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
- ^ "Kiruddu Village, Buziga Parish". Land Conflict Mapping Tool. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
- ^ "Division, Parish, Village, Street Area Grade Report". Policy Commons. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
- ^ "Godfrey Kirumira Kalule profile". Monitor. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
- ^ "Patrick Bitature profile". New Vision. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
- ^ "Hamis Kiggundu profile". ChimpReports. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
- ^ "Gordon Wavamunno profile". New Vision. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
- ^ "Rally champion Charles Muhangi dies". Daily Monitor. 19 January 2021. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
- ^ "Buziga Parish LC3 Youth Leadership" (PDF). Kampala Capital City Authority. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
- ^ "Buziga Parish Street Commanders" (PDF). Kampala Capital City Authority. Retrieved 30 August 2025.
- ^ "Millions of shillings spent on city garbage". New Vision. Retrieved 30 August 2025.