Kampala ("The Capital of Uganda")
Uganda’s capital city, Kampala derives its name from the Luganda language, “Kasozi ka Impala” or “Hill of Antelopes”. It was so named because in the 19th century, Buganda Kings once grazed Impala on the slopes of the hill near the Mengo Palace.
The name “Kasozi ka Impala” specifically referred to a hill on which the British colonial officer, Captain Fredrick Lugard established his fort in December 1890 (today it is known as Old Kampala Hill). The fort at Kampala Hill attracted hundreds of people who formed a small township out of which modern Kampala developed. A guided tour will point out the highlights including Kasubi Tombs on the Hoima Road, Uganda Museum, Independence Monument, Lugards Fort, Kabaka’s Palace, Kibuli Mosque, Rubaga Cathedral, Namirembe Cathedral, and other areas of cultural interest.
Uganda Parliament buildings. This is the home of the legislative arm of the Uganda government. Photo by Deogratius Lutwama.
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