Kololo is a hill in Kampala , the largest city and capital of Uganda . The name also applies to the upscale residential and commercial neighbourhood that sits on that hill.
8-538: Kololo is close to the centre of Kampala, bordered by Naguru to the east, Bukoto to the north, Mulago to the north-west, Makerere to the west, Nakasero to the south-west, and Kibuli to the south. Kololo is in the Kampala Central Division . The coordinates of Kololo are 0°19'46.0"N, 32°35'41.0"E (Latitude:0.329445; Longitude:32.594725). Kololo Hill rises to a maximum height of 4,302 feet (1,311 m) above sea level. Kololo gets its name from
16-598: Is a hill in Kampala , the capital and largest city in Uganda . The name also applies to the commercial and residential neighborhoods that sit on that hill. Naguru is located in Nakawa Division , in the northeastern part of the city. It is bordered by Ntinda to the east, Nakawa to the southeast, Namuwongo to the south, Kololo to the southwest, Kamwookya to the west, Bukoto to the northwest and Kigoowa to
24-457: The Baganda started calling the location and the hill "Kololo", resulting in its name today. Since the 1950s, before Uganda 's Independence, Kololo has been an upscale residential area because of its central location in the city and to the views from the hill. Kololo is a popular location for diplomatic missions to Uganda, housing more than a dozen embassies and ambassadors' residences. During
32-465: The 19th century Acholi Chief Awich, from Northern Uganda. He, along with Kabalega of Bunyoro resisted British rule. Awich was arrested and brought to Kampala and incarcerated on top of Kololo Hill. He is alleged to have cried out in Luo , “An atye kany kololo”, which means “I am here alone.” Awich was lamenting over the fact that he had been left alone in the wilderness, miles away from home. His captors and
40-429: The 2000s, hotels, banks, hospitals, and other corporate entities began to infiltrate the hill, mainly to serve those who reside there, away from the noise and traffic congestion in the central business district located on the neighbouring Nakasero Hill . However, the introduction of business premises on Kololo Hill, especially restaurants and bars, has increased noise and has introduced heavy traffic that interferes with
48-399: The hill houses radio and telecommunication masts for the many communication companies in the city. The upper reaches of the hill are also the location of upscale residential mansions with manicured lawns. The well-landscaped hill also boasts of good guesthouses and recreation centers. These include: (a) Lugogo Rugby Club (b) Lugogo Tennis Club and (c) Lugogo Cricket Club. At the base of the hill
56-432: The north. Its location is approximately 4.5 kilometres (2.8 mi), northeast of Kampala's central business district . The coordinates of Naguru Hill are:00 20 48N, 32 36 20E (Latitude:0.34653331; Longitude:32.6055). Naggulu Hill rises 1,300 metres (4,300 ft) above sea level. The view from this hill is incredible; one can see the tops of most of the other hills: Kololo , Muyenga , Mbuya and Mutungo . The top of
64-468: The serenity and ambiance that was there before. Several irritated residents have jointly sued seven bars, accusing them of being the source of noise pollution . As of February 2019, the case was still winding through Uganda's court system. The following points of interest are found on Kololo hill: 00°19′46″N 32°35′41″E / 0.32944°N 32.59472°E / 0.32944; 32.59472 Naguru, Uganda Naguru , also Naggulu ,
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