Mubende District Information and Travel Guide Mubende is a district in central Uganda. Like other Ugandan districts, it is named after its 'chief town', Mubende. Mubende was reduced in size in July 2005 with the creation of the new District of Mityana. What’s Your Opinion about this area in Uganda? Are you a citizen of this area? Do you have a business here? Do you want the world to know you and your business for free? If you have anything you want to tell us about this place or to advertise your business in this area or any other place in Uganda, feel free to write. It is free and the good thing is that, it will stay at our site for ever. "Just click here to start your advert, story, comment or criticism about this area on any other place you’ve ever visited in Uganda. ________________________________________________ _________________________________________________
Location Mubende is bordered by Mityana District to the east, Kiboga District to the north, Kibaale District to the northwest, Kyenjojo District to the west, Sembabule District and Mpigi District to the south. General Overview The district covers an area of approximately 4,645 square kilometres (1,793 sq mi). It has fifteen (15) lower Local Governments which include. Mubende Town Council •Kitumbi Local Council •Bukuya Local Council •Kalwana Local Council •Kassanda Local Council •Nabingoola Local Council •Kiganda Local Council •Kasambya Local Council Population In 2002 the national census estimated the population of the district to be 436,493 people of whom 219,460 (50.3%) were males and 217,033 (59.7%) were female, with an annual population growth rate of 3.6%. With those statistics, it is estimated that in 2009, the population of the district is about 559,109. TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN MUBENDE UGANDA The key tourist attractions of the district are given below1. Nakaima Tree The Nakaima tree is located on a hill lying 2 kilometers from Mubende district headquarters on Mubende hill. The site is believed to have been a Fort for the Chwezi dynasty (1350-1400). The place became the official residence of Nakaima, a Princess to Ndahura the last King of the empire. One of the trees at Nakayima’s shrine survived modern developments of the colonial era and was named after her by believers of Cwezi supernatural powers (cult). The activities at the tree include sacrifice of animals and traditional worship for wealth and good health. There is also story telling about the Chwezi dynasty and the Bunyoro Kingdom. 2. Tanda Pits Tanda Pits are located 8 kilometers to Mityana town, 92 kilometers from Mubende and 3 kilometers off the Kampla-Mubende highway. The legendary stories explain their existence on one Walumbe (“Death”) who is said to have been the sister to the wife (Nambi) of the first Ganda to live on earth from heaven. The pits were created as Walumbe kept escaping from a brother (Kayikuzi) who had come to return him to heaven. Kayikuzi dug the pits in an effort to capture Walumbe who is believed to have disappeared underground and remained on earth and began the death of people on earth. The pits whose bottom cannot be seen with naked eyes currently number about 266. Some unknown number of pits were earlier filled to provide land for cultivation and 20 of the currently existing ones have been tampered with since Department of Museums and Antiquities ceased to assume the caretaking role. Most magnificent about the pits is their similarity in size and precise equality in diameter. 3. Magonga Shrines The shrines are located 120 kilometers from Mubende, at Nnono Village, Maganga Parish, Malangala Sub-County. The shrines are believed to be the burial place of Kintu, the first King of the Ganda tribe. The site comprises a tile-roofed house where Kintu’s grave is found and other graves. Near the shrine is a forest where the dead Kings are believed to disappear when they die. 4. Mubende Forest Reserve The forest reserve is a natural tropical one stretching over 50 kilometers along the Mubende-Kyenjojo road. Wildlife in the forest includes Primates and a wide variety of bird species. The forest has been encroached on the human development especially the highway being constructed and settlements. 5. Lake Wamala Lake Wamala is said to have been born. The lake is found in Busimbi Sub-County. It is of cultural significance to the Ganda tribe who link its origin to existence of the first King. 6. Muyinayina and Butorogo Rocks Muyinayina and Butorogo rocks are found 20 kilometers from Mubende town, in Kasambya Sub-County. Muyinayina rocks are said to have been a place where the Kings of Bunyoro used to play the Drafts (Mweso). The Drafts holes are dug in the rocks and are visible up to today. The Butorogo rocks have no particular cultural significance but have an attractive scenic view of the surroundings. The rocks are a popular camping site for local residents and foreign non-residents working in the district. 7. River Katabalanga The river flows through areas close to Mubende town council. Legendary stories link it to the heritage of the Buganda Kingdom and is said to be the place where Isimbwa killed his brother Kayikuzi. 8. Crafts and Souvenirs Industry There were no independent crafts and souvenirs shops in the district at the time of the survey. However, the district has potential for development of the crafts and souvenirs industry based on sustainable use of available wetland and other vegetation. 9. Hotel and Catering Industry The district had 21 accommodation business establishments with a capacity of 475 beds, at the time of the survey. The industry employed 147 people. Mityana Kolping House and Nakayima Hotel were the most outstanding accommodation business establishments. Economic activity The major economic activity in Mubende is agriculture with emphasis on food crops like: •Sweet potatoes •Beans •Cassava •Maize •Bananas •Groundnuts •Onions •Cabbage •Tomatoes Cash crops grown in the district include: •Coffee Tea. OTHER UGANDAN DISTRICT BY PROVINCE
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