Happy TravellerWelcome to Kireka, a bustling township located in Central Uganda. As one of the six townships that make up Kira Municipality in Wakiso District, Kireka is a vibrant and diverse community with plenty to offer visitors. Situated on the Kampala-Jinja Highway, approximately 11 kilometers east of Kampala, Uganda’s capital and largest city, Kireka is easily accessible and well-connected. Here’s everything you need to know about this fascinating destination.
Overview
Kireka is a busy township that grew out of a shopping center in the 1950s and 1960s. Today, it is predominantly a working-class city suburb with shops, restaurants, internet cafes, banks, several gas stations, and a post office. There is a large central market where farmers bring their produce to sell to the city folk. Whether you’re looking to experience local culture, sample delicious cuisine, or simply soak up the atmosphere, Kireka has something for everyone.
Population
During the 2002 national census, Kireka comprised 38.4% of the population of Kira Municipality, with around 54,000 people. In 2011, the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) estimated the population of Kira Municipality, of which Kireka is a part, at 179,800. Therefore, it is estimated that in 2011, the population of Kireka Township was approximately 68,000.
Points of Interest
Kireka is home to a range of fascinating points of interest, including:
The Kireka-Namugongo Road – The road to the Uganda Martyrs Basilica at Namugongo leaves the Kampala-Jinja Highway at Kireka
A branch of Barclays Bank
A branch of Centenary Bank
A branch of Crane Bank
A branch of Stanbic Bank
A palace of Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II; the Kireka Palace
Mandela National Stadium, the largest sports stadium in Uganda, with a maximum capacity of 45,000, lies in the neighboring neighborhood of Bweyogerere
Kireka Central Market
Kireka Seventh Day Adventist Church – A place of worship affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church
Club Zinc – A nightclub dating back to the 1970s
Whether you’re interested in history, sports, or nightlife, Kireka has something to offer. So why not plan your visit today and discover all that this fascinating destination has to offer?
References
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kireka
External Links
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g3170745-Kireka_Central_Region-Vacations.html
