Busega
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Location
Busega is bordered by unincorporated Wakiso DistrictWakiso District
Wakiso District is a district in Central Uganda that encircles Kampala, Uganda's capital city. The district is named after the town of Wakiso, where the district headquarters are located.-Location:...
to the north, Namungoona
Namungoona
-Location:Namungoona is bordered by unincorporated Wakiso District to the west, northwest and to the north, the Kampala-Hoima Road and Kawaala to the east, Kasubi to the southeast, Lubya and Lusaze to the south and Busega to the southwest. This location is approximately , by road, northwest of the...
to the northeast, Lungujja
Lungujja
-Location:Lungujja is bordered by Lubya to the north, Mengo to the east, Lubaga to the southeast, Nateete to the south and Busega to the west. This location is approximately , by road, southwest of Kampala's central business district....
to the east, Nateete
Nateete
Nateete is a location in the city of Kampala, Uganda's capital. The correct spelling is with two "e"'s. Unfortunately the location is often misspelled with one "e".-Location:Nateete is located on the southwestern edge of the city of Kampala...
to the south and Buloba to the west. This location is approximately 7.5 kilometres (4.7 mi), by road, southwest of Kampala's central business district. Busega is located in Lubaga Division
Lubaga Division
Lubaga Division is one of the divisions that makes up the city of Kampala, Uganda. The division takes its name from Lubaga, where the division headquarters are located...
. The coordinates of Busega are:00 18 36N, 32 31 12E (Latitude:0.3100; Longitude:32.5200).
Overview
Busega is primarily a low-income residential neighborhood, with a few middle-class residences. Closer to NateeteNateete
Nateete is a location in the city of Kampala, Uganda's capital. The correct spelling is with two "e"'s. Unfortunately the location is often misspelled with one "e".-Location:Nateete is located on the southwestern edge of the city of Kampala...
, small businesses, shops and bars also compete for space in the neighborhood. It has only one shopping mall called Kasumba Square Mall
Kasumba Square Mall
Kasumba Square Mall is located west of Kampala in Busega, Lubaga division on the intersection of Busega Round about and Northern Bypass Highway which was opened October 1, 2009. Mr Kasumba is the founder of the Mall together with his family who live in diaspora transformed once swampy area to the...
, which is located at the intersection of Busega Round about and Kampala Northern Bypass Highway
Kampala Northern Bypass Highway
Kampala Northern Bypass Highway, often referred to simply as the Northern Bypass, is a road in Uganda, forming a semicircle across the northern suburbs of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city...
. The Northern Bypass Highway, which was opened in October 2009, passes through Busega.
Busega was also the location of the first recorded killing of young Christians; Makko Kakumba, Yusuf Rugarama, and Nuwa Sserwanga, all of them belonging to the Anglican faith, who were dismembered and burned on 31 January 1885, on the orders of Kabaka Mwanga II
Mwanga II of Buganda
Danieri Basammula-Ekkere Mwanga II Mukasa was Kabaka from 1884 until 1888 and from 1889 until 1897. He was the thirty-first Kabaka of Buganda.-Claim to the throne:...
the Kabaka of Buganda
Kabaka of Buganda
Kabaka is the title of the king of the Kingdom of Buganda. According to the traditions of the Baganda they are ruled by two kings, one spiritual and the other material....
at that time.
Landmarks
- The Kampala Northern Bypass HighwayKampala Northern Bypass HighwayKampala Northern Bypass Highway, often referred to simply as the Northern Bypass, is a road in Uganda, forming a semicircle across the northern suburbs of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city...
- The 21 kilometres (13 mi) highway stretches from NateeteNateeteNateete is a location in the city of Kampala, Uganda's capital. The correct spelling is with two "e"'s. Unfortunately the location is often misspelled with one "e".-Location:Nateete is located on the southwestern edge of the city of Kampala...
/Busega to the west, to KirekaKirekaKireka is the name of a township in Central Uganda. It is one of the six townships or Wards that constitute Kira Municipality in Wakiso District...
/BweyogerereBweyogerereBweyogerere is the name of a township in south-central Uganda. It is one of the six townships or Wards that constitute Kira Municipality in Wakiso District...
, to the east. - The Entebbe-Kampala HighwayEntebbe-Kampala HighwayEntebbe-Kampala Highway, also known as Kampala-Entebbe Highway is a four-lane toll highway proposed to be built in Central Uganda, linking Entebbe International Airport, the country's largest civilian and military airport, with the city of Kampala Entebbe-Kampala Highway, also known as...
- The dual carriage toll-highway that begins at Entebbe International AirportEntebbe International AirportEntebbe International Airport is the principal international airport of Uganda.-Location:It is located near the town of Entebbe, on the shores of Lake Victoria, and about from the capital, Kampala...
, when completed, will join the Kampala Northern Bypass Highway at Busega - The Kampala-Masaka Highway - The road from KampalaKampalaKampala is the largest city and capital of Uganda. The city is divided into five boroughs that oversee local planning: Kampala Central Division, Kawempe Division, Makindye Division, Nakawa Division and Lubaga Division. The city is coterminous with Kampala District.-History: of Buganda, had chosen...
to MasakaMasakaMasaka is a town in Central Uganda, lying west of Lake Victoria. It is the chief town of Masaka District. Besides being the headquarters of Masaka District, the town is the regional headquarters and largest metropolitan area in Lyantonde District, Sembabule District, Lwengo District, Bukomansimbi...
comes off one of the roundabouts in Busega and continues in a southwesterly direction, towards KyengeraKyengeraKyengera is a town in Central Uganda. It is one of the urban centers in Wakiso District.-Location:The town is situated on the tarmacked, all-weather Kampala - Masaka Highway. Nsangi is located approximately , by road, southwest of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city...
, MpigiMpigiMpigi is a town in Mawokota County, Mpigi District, in Central Uganda. Mpigi is the municipal, administrative and commercial headquarters of Mpigi District. The district is named after the town.-Location:...
, NkoziNkozi-Location:The town is situated along the Kampala-Masaka Highway, approximately , southwest of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city. This location is approximately , north of Lake Victoria, at the point where River Katonga, exits the lake to begin its journey west to Lake George...
and MasakaMasakaMasaka is a town in Central Uganda, lying west of Lake Victoria. It is the chief town of Masaka District. Besides being the headquarters of Masaka District, the town is the regional headquarters and largest metropolitan area in Lyantonde District, Sembabule District, Lwengo District, Bukomansimbi...
. - The Kampala-Mityana Road - The road to MityanaMityanaMityana is a town in Uganda's Central Region. It is the main municipal, administrative and commercial center of Mityana District and the district headquarters are located there. The district is named after the town.-Location:...
, comes off a second roundabout in Busega and turns in a westerly direction, towards Buloba, Mityana, MubendeMubendeMubende is a town in Central Uganda. It is the main municipal, administrative and commercial center of Mubende District and is the location of the district headquarters. Mubende is the sister city of Tumwater, Washington, USA.-Location:...
and Fort PortalFort PortalFort Portal is a town in Western Uganda. It is the seat of both Kabarole District and Toro Kingdom.-Location:Fort Portal is located approximately by road, west of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city, on an all-tarmac two-lane highway...
. - Kasumba Square Mall - A private shopping mall
- Samona Products Limited - A company that manufactures women's accessories and hygiene products
See also
- Kampala Northern Bypass HighwayKampala Northern Bypass HighwayKampala Northern Bypass Highway, often referred to simply as the Northern Bypass, is a road in Uganda, forming a semicircle across the northern suburbs of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city...
- KampalaKampalaKampala is the largest city and capital of Uganda. The city is divided into five boroughs that oversee local planning: Kampala Central Division, Kawempe Division, Makindye Division, Nakawa Division and Lubaga Division. The city is coterminous with Kampala District.-History: of Buganda, had chosen...
- LungujjaLungujja-Location:Lungujja is bordered by Lubya to the north, Mengo to the east, Lubaga to the southeast, Nateete to the south and Busega to the west. This location is approximately , by road, southwest of Kampala's central business district....
- NateeteNateeteNateete is a location in the city of Kampala, Uganda's capital. The correct spelling is with two "e"'s. Unfortunately the location is often misspelled with one "e".-Location:Nateete is located on the southwestern edge of the city of Kampala...
- Uganda Martyrs