Kayunga District Information and Travel Guide

Kayunga district in central Uganda ,Like other Ugandan districts, it is named after its 'chief town', Kayunga. Kayunga was carved off from Mukono District in December 2000. The district consists of two counties, Ntenjeru and Bbaale.

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Kayunga lies approximately 74 kilometres (46 mi) northeast of Kampala, on an all-weather tarmac highway. The district is bordered by Mukono District in the south, Jinja District in he east, Kamuli District in the northeast, Apac District in the north, Nakasongola District in the northwest and Luweero District in the west.

Population

According to the 2002 national population census, Kayunga had a total population of 297,081 people, of which 144,609 (48.7%) were males and 152,472 (51.3%) were females. The urbanization level is 6.7% indicating that the majority of the population lives in rural areas. There is one municipality in the district (Kayunga Town).

Economic Activity

Agriculture is the main economic activity in Kayunga and represents 90% of the total employment. Kayunga practices two types of agriculture: (a) animal husbandry or livestock farming and (b) crop husbandry of subsistance agriculture. Some of the crops raised in the district include:Vanilla, Cassava, Matooke, Pineapples, Maize, Millet, Watermellon, Passion fruit.

Secession from BugandaIn September 2009, Kayunga declared its secession from the traditional Kingdom of Buganda. The King attempted to visit but was banned by the Ugandan government, provoking riots in Kampala.Click here for more information about Baganda people in Uganda and their culture