Kamwokya, sometimes spelled as Kamwokya, is a location within the city of Kampala, Uganda’s capital and largest metropolitan area.
Location of Kamwokya Area in Kampala City Uganda
Kamwookya is bordered by Kyebando to the north, Bukoto to the northeast, Naguru to the east, Kololo to the southeast, Nakasero to the south and Mulago to the west.
This location is approximately 4.5 kilometres (2.8 mi), by road, northeast of the Kampala’s central business district.
The coordinates of Kamwookya are:00 20 28N, 32 35 13E (Latitude:0.3410; Longitude:32.5870).
Overview and General Info about Kamwokya Kampala Area
Kamwookya is a mixed residential and commercial area of the city, with a large number of small Information Technology (IT) businesses.
Kamwookya is also the location of a central market, restaurants, shops, dry-cleaners and sports bars, many of them, upscale.
Closer to the city center, one can find several foreign embassies, government buildings and a private hospital.
Landmarks and other Places Not to Miss in Kamwokya
The Landmarks in or near Kamwookya include:
- The British High Commission
- The High Commission of the Republic of Rwanda
- The Uganda National Museum
- The headquarters of Uganda Wildlife Authority
- The Women’s Hospital and Fertility Center – A private hospital specializing in the care of infertile couples.
- Katego Family Planning Clinic – A medical facility
- S&J; Strategies Limited – A communications consulting firm
- The Kampala Northern Bypass Highway – The highway passes through the northern reaches of Kamwookya.
- Saint Francis Students Community Center – A public community center for area and visiting students.
- Makerere Guest House – A private lodging facility (not to be confused with Makerere University Guest House, located on the campus of Makerere University).
- Kampala City View Guest House – A private lodging facility, at the corner of Kira Road and Tufnell Drive.