Kasese is a district in western Uganda. Like most other Ugandan districts, it is named after its 'chief town', Kasese, where the district headquarters are located.

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Location of Kasese

Kasese is located along the Equator. It is bordered by Kabarole District to the north, Kamwenge District to the east, Bushenyi District to the south and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west. The district headquarters at Kasese are located approximately 359 kilometres (223 mi), by road, west of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city. The coordinates of the district are:00 11N, 30 05E.

Overview of Kasese

The district has a total land area of 2,724 square kilometres (1,052 sq mi), of which 885 square kilometres (342 sq mi) is reserved for Queen Elizabeth National Park and 652 square kilometres (252 sq mi) for Rwenzori Mountains National Park.Kasese District is part of the Kingdom of Toro, one of the ancient traditional monarchies in Uganda. The other districts that make up Toro are:

•Kabarole District

•Kamwenge District

•Kyenjojo District

Population of Kasese

The 2002 national census put the population of the district at 532,993. Kasese is a multi-ethnic district with many people of different ethnic backgrounds.

The main languages and ethnic groups that dominate the area are Lutooro and Lukonjo, the languages of the [Batooro]] and the Bakonjo people respectively. However, there are other ethnic groups in the district who include the Banyankole, the Basongora and the Bakiga. There is also common usage of English, Swahili and Luganda.

Economic activities in Kasese

Kasese is mainly agricultural with over 85 percent of the people being peasant farmers who depend on subsistence farming for their livelihood. It has two rainy seasons that come between March to May and August to November. Temperatures normally range between 23°C and 30°C. Crops grown include:

•Millet

•Cassava

•Maize

•Sorghum

•Groundnuts

•Beans

•Irish Potatoes

•Sweet potatoes

•Matooke

•Passion fruit

•Tomatoes

•Cabbage

•Cotton

•Coffee

•Chili peppers

•Mangoes

•Pineapples

•Pears

•Apples

Most of the agricultural produce is either sold locally or transported for sale in Kampala and to other cities and towns in Uganda. Fish farming is slowly taking root in the district and demand for the fish is high both locally and in neighboring countries. Livestock kept in the district includes: Cattle, goats, pigs and poultry.

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