Kibuye, Uganda

For other uses, see Kibuye.

Kibuye is an area within the city of Kampala, Uganda's capital.

Kibuye, Uganda
Kibuye, Uganda Map of Kampala showing the location of Kibuye.
Coordinates: 00°17′37″N 32°34′23″E
Country	Uganda
Region	Central Uganda
District	Kampala Capital City Authority
Division	Makindye Division
Elevation	1,180 m (3,870 ft)
Time zone	UTC+3 (EAT)

Location

Airtel Clock Tower, Kibuye

Kibuye is bordered by Katwe to the north, Nsambya to the east, Makindye to the south, Ndeeba to the west, and Mengo to the northwest. This location is approximately 3 kilometres (2 mi), by road, south of Kampala's central business district.^[1]

Overview

Kibuye is a low-income residential area, with emphasis on entertainment. Due to its proximity to the slum in Katwe and the business suburbs of Ndeeba and Makindye, Kibuye is a combination of these environments. There are numerous bars, pubs and nightclubs clustered in a fairly confined area of the city. As is the case with neighboring Katwe, Kibuye has a high crime rate.^[2]

Points of interest

The following points of interest lie in or near Kibuye:

• Kibuye Roundabout - The confluence of the Kampala–Entebbe Road, the Kampala–Masaka Road and the Kampala–Makindye Road.
• Good Samaritan Senior Secondary School - A private high school^[3]
• Kibuye central market - A fresh-produce market administered by the Buganda government^[4]
• Kibuye Primary School - A public elementary school^[5]
• The railway line from Kampala to Kasese goes through Kibuye

See also

• Kampala-Entebbe Road

References

1. "Road Distance From Amber House, Speke Road, Kampala, Uganda And Kibuye, Makindye Division, Kampala, Uganda" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
2. Kiwawulo, Chris (2 April 2009). "140 Suspected Criminals Rounded Up". New Vision. Archived from the original on 4 April 2009. Retrieved 17 June 2014.
3. Ojwee, Dennis (3 February 2009). "Fire Destroys Gulu IDP Camp". New Vision. Archived from the original on 17 June 2014. Retrieved 17 June 2014.
4. Paul Kiwuuwa, and Halima Shaban (3 January 2005). "Vendors' Strike Paralyses Owino Market". New Vision. Archived from the original on 10 February 2005. Retrieved 17 June 2014.
5. Kiwuuwa, Paul (3 September 2006). "Kibuye, Faith Trust Win Music Festivals". New Vision. Archived from the original on 17 June 2014. Retrieved 17 June 2014.

External links

• Know Your Hood: Kibuye, The Place Synonymous With Traffic Noises And Jams