About Our Town
The town of Mukono is among the fastest growing towns in Uganda and is situated
in Mukono district 22 Km east of Kampala, the capital city of Uganda along the
Kampala-Nairobi highway.
The Town Council
The town has a lively atmosphere to live, work and go on holiday. It is endowed
with two 'three Star' hotels, a University, one of the most prominent district
Agricultural Research Development Centers (ADRC), several national leading educational
institutions, tourist attractions and hospitable people.
From its highest hills,
one is able to view Kampala City and its beautiful surroundings including a
view of the second largest fresh water body in the world, lake Victoria. It
is a busy town, which offers great opportunity for local, regional and international
business investment.
Located at the center of Mukono district, which is endowed with diverse ecosystems
and the agricultural heart land of Uganda, the town offers a range of investment
opportunities in eco-tourism, which provides some of the world's most rare but
diverse ecosystems and agri-business and processing for coffee, tea, vanilla
and fresh water fish.
The town has a pro-active and professional local government headed by a vibrant
and Progresive Mayor and town council. The leadership is determined to make
Mukono a livable town and maintain a high living standard for its inhabitants.Several
programs are in progress to ensure proper land use and efficient public works
and services. The leadership maintains a pro-people approach in all matters
regarding local governance and is a key partner to all those who yarn to succeed.
Mukono Afriendly Town
Mukono the legendary right 'hand' of the Kabaka of Buganda Kingdom
The town of Mukono has its origin from the legendary Ssekiboobo family, a prominent
County Chief who established his head quarters in Ggulu one of the territorial
wards of Mukono town today.
Ssekiboobo was a great confidant of the King and through him the subjects sought
favours from his master (the King). Believed to have been the seat of the first
King (a demi-god) of Buganda Kingdom, Ggulu meaning 'paradise' became a pride
to Ssekiboobo, who because of his relationship with the King made a reputation
as the right 'hand' (omukono) of the King. This reference to Ssekiboobo and
his village as the right 'hand' (omukono) of the King later evolved to be known
as Mukono as we presently know the place.
Mukono gained its importance as a business hub in 1927 when one Hamu Mukasa,
a prominent landlord, persuaded Indians, who had come to Uganda to construct
the historical 'Uganda railway', to start business in the area. In subsequent
years the growing trade in coffee, cotton and grain attracted businessmen in
the neighborhoods to settle at Mukono, leading to the emergence and development
of the trading center. Mukono became a township in 1958 with the influence of
the Buganda government. In 1967, it became a town board with a total population
of 2,000 people.
Mukono attained the status of a town council in 1989 with a population of about
40,000 people and is soon to be upgraded to Municipal status, when it will be
joined to its sister town of Sseeta. Mukono town has grown from the small trading
center of the 1920s to a modern town of about 31.4 sq. km and an approximate
population of more than 50,000 people todate.
Our Council
Mukono Town Council is divided into 4 administrative wards including Ggulu,
Nsuube/Kauga, Namumira/Anthony and Ntawo comprising 41 villages.
The council is composed of 28 councillors including the Mayor elected through
adult suffrage using secret ballot. Representation is shared equally between
males and females, with exception of the Mayor who could be either sex depending
on who gets elected for the office. The council serves a four years term of
office.
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