Great things to do or you should know about Kampala City

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Kampala is Uganda’s national capital city and the heart of all the country’s economic activities. It is the largest city in Uganda covering a total area of 189km (73 square miles) which is divided into five divisions; Kampala central, Kawempe, Nakawa, Rubaga, and Makindye division which accommodate an estimation of 6,709,00people as reported by the Uganda Bureau of statistics in 2019.

Kampala is a city full of life and a lot of wonderful activities carried out day and night. Kampala as a city never totally goes to rest and so do its people. Kampala is the epicenter of every activity in Uganda. It is like the brain that controls everything in the human body. So whatever activity is carried out in Uganda either has a base or link in Kampala of some sort.

Not finding things to do in  Kampala can only be said by a person who is an introvert focusing on him or herself alone and not concerned about what goes on around or a person who does not really know Kampala perhaps hasn’t explored enough  Kampala or someone who doesn’t really want to do anything in or around Kampala. Here we take you through well-classified things you can do in  Kampala.

Visiting  Religious sites; no one can deny the existence and involvement of God in our day-to-day lives. Kampala big as it is is a very religious place accommodating almost all religious domains, those founded here in Uganda and the foreign. someone hungry for religious answers or one interested in the religious history of Uganda has to visit these religious sites. visiting such places can help uplift the spirit and renew one’s love for God. Taking a moment to sit in a mosque, church or temple can really bring tranquility, and getting involved in the religious activities that are normally placed there can boost the bond of a man with God. The list below here provides some religious sites that can be tried out when you visit Kampala. Uganda National Mosque is also called the old Kampala mosque. It is the largest mosque in East Africa situated on Kampala hill approximately 2km from the downtown. One can view all the 7 hills that make up the capital city on the minerat. The visit will make you appreciate the topography of the city. secondly is st Paul’s Namirembe cathedral, many people can visit also  Namirembe cathedral. it is situated in Kampala on  Namirembe Hill. It is Uganda’s eldest cathedral. Rubaga Cathedral is also another site that one needs to visit while in Kampala. It is also known as St.mary cathedral Rubaga and is located on Rubaga Hill. Anyone who wishes to know the history of the white fathers and the catholic faith in Uganda should visit this.

Attending music concerts and festivals; life without music is no life at all, you, therefore, need music to feel emotions of love, happiness, and hope. It’s something that keeps memories alive. Music can med a  broken heart and mend broken relationships. Kampala is the heart of the music industry in Uganda. Everyone yearning to become a  music star must first establish himself in Kampala. It’s the source of every requirement in music like music studios like Jah live studios in salaam, masters entertainment in Ntinda. The best video shooting sites are found in Kampala and thebest musicians like Bobi Wine, chameleon, and Bebe cool have all established themselves in Kampala therefore for music lovers everything you need to do is in Kampala. The good clubs like fame and levels lounge are situated in Kampala. Kampala is always filled with music concerts that attract both local and international party animals. It is no surprise that Kampala is referred to as the city of those that don’t sleep. The clubs host a number of musicians and DJs on a daily basis that plays music throughout the night. A lot of international musicians have been hosted in Kampala.  A lot of festivals happen in Kampala like the Kampala capital city festival, Rolex festival, blankets, and wine have attracted a lot of people both local and international to come and be part of the fun activities that come with these festivals like face painting, dancing, and singing, food testing. It is no wonder that a lot of people in Kampala are called “party animals” because of the various music concerts and festivals that happen in  Kampala. Very many Ugandans who work from the diaspora, the “Basama” as many prefer to call them, flock to Kampala in December to spend cash in bars and clubs. So in case you want to be part of these activities, Kampala is the place to be.

Family outings and gates always; living the same circle of life can be monotonous. Having to do the same activities every other day. let your family members relax their minds, exercise their bodies, and have a reconnection with their parents, that assures them of their love aside from the orders that they have to take at home. Parents too need quality time with their children to get to know them better and know their likes and dislikes and innermost feelings which can help re-establish a strong family. The wonderworld amusement park is one of the best places parents can evidence how happy their children can be. Having lunch at Cafe Java’s or Kampala Sheraton, Hilton hotel, or Serena hotel can help build a strong bond between family members and create everlasting memories as you are enjoying a delicious meal in a cool ambiance. For family get-togethers, centenary Park is among the best options for your child to meet with the rest of the family and interact. Don’t let your family dwell in a cave of boredom. Try out Kampala can bring and make them experience heaven on earth.

Art and craft; people have genuinely admired the handmade crafts from Uganda and this explains why the local people and the foreign have adopted the culture of putting locally made crafts like necklaces, dresses, and amulets because of their rich material. A Lot of people come to Kampala to buy arts and crafts as gifts for their family and friends. Kampala is filled with places where you can African-made arts, crafts, and souvenirs for example the Africa village located along Kampala road, and the Friday craft market that takes place every Friday along Ggaba road among so many others. people who sell souvenirs can always be part of these markets and exhibit what they are selling as many people especially those from abroad are always looking for such things. people who need inspiration, especially artists and fashion designers have days when they feel less creative or uninspired, visiting such places that are full of arts and crafts can be a big opportunity for them to pick inspiration from these works like paintings and clothes since they can easily relate with them. A lot of social-cultural attractions that have been crafted are situated in Kampala which makes art and crafts one of the sure things to do in Kampala for example kasubi tombs. Kampala is really full of creative and artistic people that one needs to look at and appreciate while in Kampala.

Shopping; Whoever said that money can’t buy happiness simply didn’t know where to go shopping. changing your closet once in a while isn’t a thing for the first family only. You can do it too. A lot of shopping malls and arcades have the things that you just need to light up your life a little more. They are well stocked with the latest trends of clothes, kid’s toys, and the modern supermarkets that are well stocked with a wide range of groceries that you made need for your family. Avemar shopping center, ham shopping mall among others are just there for you.

Sports; sports activities are among the fastest-growing activities not only in Uganda but also internationally. Today the richest people mentioned in the world include sportsmen and women like Lionel mess, Serena Williams, and many others. In Uganda, we have athletes like Stephen diprotic, A Lot of sports activities are mainly carried out in Kampala like golf, basketball at Nsambya sharing hall, and football at Lugogo cricket oval among others. connections to better sports opportunities are mainly found in Kampala. The most trending of all sports activities, sports betting is mainly established in Kampala. Those looking for the best sports equipment, look no further than Kampala.

Work; Kampala is the epicenter of almost all economic activities in Uganda both on a large and small scale. Chapati vendors are almost everywhere, and fruit vendors and large factories that employ a large number of people like Mukwano industries have provided a lot of jobs to the people who reside in Kampala and outside.it is no wonder that Kampala alone contributes almost 80% of the total revenue collected from the country making it the heart of Uganda’s economy. since the majority of people in Kampala are involved in informal business, you can not fail to get something to do. Kampala is not a city of only leisure and fun it’s also a city of work; what you earn is what you spend anyway.

Cinema; life without fun is a really boring life. Don’t dwell in a monotonous circle of life of waking up, watching TV, gossiping, and then going to sleep at night. Don’t fill your day with books and work, sitting on a computer to complete anything and everything. Don’t grow wrinkles just because of a bad day or a yell from your wife or boss. Let your body relax by having fun, go catch a movie at acacia mall or ham cinema Uganda, and relax.

Tourism; the world is a book and those who don’t travel read only one page; by Saint Augustine. Tourism is an increasing contributor to Uganda’s economy. The 1.5 million international arrivals. Tourists come from Africa and beyond to look at the pearl of Africa for an adventurous Uganda Safari Tour. Uganda is a country full of peace and no wonder a lot of tourists are interested in coming to Kampala. A lot of people come to Kampala to look at new places and sceneries, meet with other people, experience new cultures and relax their minds. Kampala is the best place to experience all this with its a number of places like kasubi tombs, Gaddafi Mosque, Bahai Temple, and the Kabaka’s palace among so many others. The city is endowed with first-class hotels that will help you relax. Kampala Sheraton is among the hotels one needs to visit, Mestil hotel and residences should not miss o  the list of the hotels one needs to relax in while in Kampala.

Study; Education in Kampala is provided by a vast number of both public and private institutions offering a wide range of educational training both theoretical and practical under the regulation of the Ministry of education and sports. for kids, pre-primary is only offered by private entities. There are a lot of them in Kampala and getting involved can really be fun, especially with the melodious voices of the little angels trying to grasp the alphabet. schools like victorious and Kampala kindergarten. Primary and secondary schools offer both the local and international Curriculum that attracts students from Uganda and other countries to come to Kampala to get this quality education it is no surprise that Kampala is always ranked among the best districts whenever Uganda National Examination Board realizes results. Kampala also accommodates prestigious tertiary institutions and universities like the prestigious Makerere University in Uganda. This has attracted students from Uganda and other countries to come and get this quality education .other universities like Kampala international university have attracted a lot of foreign students from Somalia, and South Sudan among others. Therefore while looking for quality education look no further than Kampala

Fashion and design. The industry is growing at a rapid and steady speed in Kampala. A Lot of designers have come up and changed the history of fashion and design in Uganda for example Anita Beryl of the luxury fashion brand, Sylvia Owri of zipping modeling Agency among very many others. One needs to come to Kampala and explore what it really means when it comes to fashion and design and that is no other than Kampala. Designers like Abrayns organize fashion awards that attract both local and international revelers

Gym; Kampala has amazing weather all year round and you would love to go for a jog or run outside every morning or evening. The terrain in some parts of the city makes it impossible to jog or run. So if you don’t wanna risk your life sign up at a local gym in Kampala. The city has a lot of gyms in Kampala that will help you get your fitness goals and will not cost you an arm or leg. Paradise fitness Bcym has all that one needs to attain a  perfect sharing gym at Nsambya that will ensure your body fitness. All that is nowhere other than Kampala