Busia District, Uganda
Encyclopedia
Busia District is a district
in the Eastern region
of Uganda
. Like many other Ugandan districts, it is named after its main town, Busia
.
to the north, Busia District, Kenya
to the east, the Republic of Tanzania to the south, Namayingo District
to the southwest and Bugiri District
to the west. Busia, Uganda
, where the district headquarters are located, lies approximately 35 kilometres (21.7 mi), by road, south of Tororo
, the nearest large town. This location lies adjacent to the International border between Uganda
and Kenya
, immediately west of the Kenyan town of Busia, Kenya
. The coordinates of the district are:00 23N, 34 00E.
. The distance from the farthest parts of Busia District to the then district headquarters in Tororo
, was one of the persuasive arguments made to justify granting Busia district status. Administratively, the district is divided into three divisions, each division forming a constituency in the Ugandan Parliament, namely:
The indigenous tribe in the district are the Samia
and Bagwe with many clans, including:
Notable residents:
Districts of Uganda
Uganda is divided into 111 districts and one city across four administrative regions. Most districts are named after their main commercial and administrative towns....
in the Eastern region
Eastern Region, Uganda
Eastern Region is a region of Uganda. It is divided into the following districts:...
of Uganda
Uganda
Uganda , officially the Republic of Uganda, is a landlocked country in East Africa. Uganda is also known as the "Pearl of Africa". It is bordered on the east by Kenya, on the north by South Sudan, on the west by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, on the southwest by Rwanda, and on the south by...
. Like many other Ugandan districts, it is named after its main town, Busia
Busia, Uganda
Busia is a town in Eastern Uganda. It is the main municipal, administrative and commercial center of Busia District and the district headquarters are located there. The district is named after the town.-Location:...
.
Location
Busia District borders Tororo DistrictTororo District
Tororo District is a district in Eastern Uganda. Like most other Ugandan districts, it is named after its "chief town", Tororo.-Location:Tororo District is bordered by Mbale District to the north, Manafwa District to the northeast, the Republic of Kenya to the east, Busia District to the south,...
to the north, Busia District, Kenya
Busia District, Kenya
Busia is a district in the Western Province of Kenya. It borders Kakamega District to the east, Bungoma District and Teso district to the north, Busia District, Uganda to the west, and Lake Victoria to the south....
to the east, the Republic of Tanzania to the south, Namayingo District
Namayingo District
Namayingo District is a district in Eastern Uganda. The district is named after its 'chief town', Namayingo, where the district headquarters are located.-Location:Namayingo District is located along the Equator...
to the southwest and Bugiri District
Bugiri District
Bugiri District is a district in Eastern Uganda. Like most other Ugandan districts, it is named after its 'chief town', Bugiri, where the district headquarters are located.-Location:...
to the west. Busia, Uganda
Busia, Uganda
Busia is a town in Eastern Uganda. It is the main municipal, administrative and commercial center of Busia District and the district headquarters are located there. The district is named after the town.-Location:...
, where the district headquarters are located, lies approximately 35 kilometres (21.7 mi), by road, south of Tororo
Tororo
Tororo is a town in Eastern Uganda. It is the main municipal, administrative and commercial center of Tororo District. The district was named after the town.-Location:...
, the nearest large town. This location lies adjacent to the International border between Uganda
Uganda
Uganda , officially the Republic of Uganda, is a landlocked country in East Africa. Uganda is also known as the "Pearl of Africa". It is bordered on the east by Kenya, on the north by South Sudan, on the west by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, on the southwest by Rwanda, and on the south by...
and Kenya
Kenya
Kenya , officially known as the Republic of Kenya, is a country in East Africa that lies on the equator, with the Indian Ocean to its south-east...
, immediately west of the Kenyan town of Busia, Kenya
Busia, Kenya
Busia is a town in Western Kenya. It is the largest town in Busia District, Kenya and the district headquarters are located there.-Location:Busia, Kenya is located in Busia District, in Kenya's Western Province, approximately , by road, west of Nairobi, Kenya's capital and largest city...
. The coordinates of the district are:00 23N, 34 00E.
Overview
Busia District became operational in 1997. Prior to March 20, 1997, the district was Busia County in Tororo DistrictTororo District
Tororo District is a district in Eastern Uganda. Like most other Ugandan districts, it is named after its "chief town", Tororo.-Location:Tororo District is bordered by Mbale District to the north, Manafwa District to the northeast, the Republic of Kenya to the east, Busia District to the south,...
. The distance from the farthest parts of Busia District to the then district headquarters in Tororo
Tororo
Tororo is a town in Eastern Uganda. It is the main municipal, administrative and commercial center of Tororo District. The district was named after the town.-Location:...
, was one of the persuasive arguments made to justify granting Busia district status. Administratively, the district is divided into three divisions, each division forming a constituency in the Ugandan Parliament, namely:
- Samia Bugwe North
- Busia MunicipalityBusia, UgandaBusia is a town in Eastern Uganda. It is the main municipal, administrative and commercial center of Busia District and the district headquarters are located there. The district is named after the town.-Location:...
- Samia Bugwe South
Population
During the 2002 national census, the district had a population of estimated at 225,000. The Ugandan annual population growth rate has averaged 3% during the first decade of the 2000s. Given those statistics, it is estimated that the population of Busia District in 2010 was approximately 287,800.People
Ethnic groups:The indigenous tribe in the district are the Samia
Samia
Samia may refer to:People* Samia Gamal, an Egyptian belly dancer and actress* Samia Smith, a British actress* Samia tribe , , a Luhya tribe in Western Kenya and Southeastern UgandaPlaces...
and Bagwe with many clans, including:
- Balanda
- Balyali
- Banyanga
- Banyideti
- Bataabona
- Bakamondo
- Balucha
- Balundu
- Baleke
- Bahanja
- Bakangala
- Bamayi
- Bakemo
- Bafuta
- Bakombe
- Balindo
- Balumbi
- Bamulimba
- Basinywa
- Bahumachi
- Basyakhuba
- Bamwaya
- Bahauli
- Badira
- Banyihodo
- Bakombe
Notable residents:
- Benjamin Joseph OdokiBenjamin Joseph Odoki-External links:******-References:...
- Chief Justice of Uganda - James Munange OgoolaJames Munange OgoolaJames Ogoola is a Ugandan judge. He is an Acting Justice of the Supreme Court of Uganda.-References:...
- Principal Judge of Uganda - Aggrey Awori SiryoyiAggrey AworiAggrey Siryoyi Awori is a Ugandan politician and a member of the ruling National Resistance Movement party. He was the Minister for Information & Communications Technology in the Ugandan Cabinet, from 16 February 2009 until 27 May 2011. In the Cabinet reshuffle of 27 May 2011, he was dropped from...
- Former Uganda Minister of Information Technology (2009 - 2011) - Simon Mayende, former minister of state for Higher Education
- Gabriel OpioGabriel OpioGabriel Opio is a Ugandan economist and politician. He was the Minister of Gender, Labor & Social Development in the Ugandan Cabinet, from 16 February 2009 until 27 May 2011. In the cabinet reshuffle of 27 May 2011, he was dropped from the Cabinet and replaced by Syda Bbumba...
- Former Minister of Gender, Culture and Labour (2009 - 2011) - Alikipo Ochunju Ouma-late Judge of the High court and first lawyer from Samia
- Professor Patrick Mangheni - Renowned Ugandan Mathematician
- Fred Wabwire-MangenFred Wabwire-MangenFrederick Wabwire-Mangen is a Ugandan physician, public health specialist and medical researcher. Currently he is Professor of Epidemiology and Head of Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics at Makerere University School of Public Health...
- Professor of EpidemiologyEpidemiologyEpidemiology is the study of health-event, health-characteristic, or health-determinant patterns in a population. It is the cornerstone method of public health research, and helps inform policy decisions and evidence-based medicine by identifying risk factors for disease and targets for preventive...
, Makerere University School of Public HealthMakerere University School of Public HealthMakerere University School of Public Health is one of the schools that constitute the Makerere University College of Health Sciences... - James Aryada, the first Samia and only UgandaUgandaUganda , officially the Republic of Uganda, is a landlocked country in East Africa. Uganda is also known as the "Pearl of Africa". It is bordered on the east by Kenya, on the north by South Sudan, on the west by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, on the southwest by Rwanda, and on the south by...
n to ever obtain a first class mathematics degree from Oxford University. - Moses Mapesa Wafula - Executive Director, Uganda Wildlife AuthorityUganda Wildlife AuthorityThe Ugandan Wildlife Authority is one of the governing bodies that regulates wildlife conservation in Uganda.It was established in August 1996 by the Uganda Wildlife Statute, which merged the Uganda National Parks and the Game Department...
- John Wejuli Wafula - Managing Director and CEO, Uganda Clays LimitedUganda Clays LimitedUganda Clays Limited , commonly referred to as Uganda Clays, is a building materials manufacturer in Uganda. The company manufactures baked clay building products, using Italian-made heavy clay processing machinery. The clay is excavated using surface mining techniques...
- Amos Dayan Ngolobe - Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions
- Chango Macho W'Obanda - Senior Presidential Adviser
- Raphael Bwire Ouma -Long Serving HeadMaster at Old Kampala SSS, St.Peter's SSS Nsambya and Kalinaabiri and National Footballer
- Philip Were Mangeni - Former Commissioner, Ministry of Finance and aspiring District Chairman
- Dr. George William Nasinyama - Deputy Director, School of Graduate Studies, Makerere University
- Denis Masinde Onyango - Ugandan International Football goalkeeper. Played for Uganda Cranes and plies trade in South Africa
- Charles Wandera Nalyaali - Founder of Uganda Microfinance, now Equity Bank Uganda
- Major General Francis Nyangweso(1939–2011) - Former military officer, champion boxer and member of the International Olympic CommitteeInternational Olympic CommitteeThe International Olympic Committee is an international corporation based in Lausanne, Switzerland, created by Pierre de Coubertin on 23 June 1894 with Demetrios Vikelas as its first president...
. Served at one time as Chief of StaffChief of StaffThe title, chief of staff, identifies the leader of a complex organization, institution, or body of persons and it also may identify a Principal Staff Officer , who is the coordinator of the supporting staff or a primary aide to an important individual, such as a president.In general, a chief of...
of the Ugandan Armed Forces and Minister of Defense in the 1970s. - Barbara Oundo NekesaBarbara Oundo NekesaBarbara Oundo Nekesa is a Ugandan politician. She is the current State Minister for Karamoja Affairs in the Ugandan Cabinet. She was appointed to that position on 27 May 2011. She replaced Janet Museveni, who was appointed Minister for Karamoja Affairs...
- Current State Minister for Karamoja AffairsKaramojaKaramoja sub-region, commonly known as Karamoja, is a region in Northern Uganda.-Location:The subregion, is located in northeastern Uganda and comprises the following seven districts:* Abim District* Amudat District* Kaabong District...
& Busia District Women's Representative in Parliament (2011 - Present).
See also
- Busia District, KenyaBusia District, KenyaBusia is a district in the Western Province of Kenya. It borders Kakamega District to the east, Bungoma District and Teso district to the north, Busia District, Uganda to the west, and Lake Victoria to the south....
- Busia, UgandaBusia, UgandaBusia is a town in Eastern Uganda. It is the main municipal, administrative and commercial center of Busia District and the district headquarters are located there. The district is named after the town.-Location:...
- Busia, KenyaBusia, KenyaBusia is a town in Western Kenya. It is the largest town in Busia District, Kenya and the district headquarters are located there.-Location:Busia, Kenya is located in Busia District, in Kenya's Western Province, approximately , by road, west of Nairobi, Kenya's capital and largest city...
- Benjamin Joseph OdokiBenjamin Joseph Odoki-External links:******-References:...
- James Munange OgoolaJames Munange OgoolaJames Ogoola is a Ugandan judge. He is an Acting Justice of the Supreme Court of Uganda.-References:...
- Aggrey AworiAggrey AworiAggrey Siryoyi Awori is a Ugandan politician and a member of the ruling National Resistance Movement party. He was the Minister for Information & Communications Technology in the Ugandan Cabinet, from 16 February 2009 until 27 May 2011. In the Cabinet reshuffle of 27 May 2011, he was dropped from...
- Eastern Region, UgandaEastern Region, UgandaEastern Region is a region of Uganda. It is divided into the following districts:...
- Districts of UgandaDistricts of UgandaUganda is divided into 111 districts and one city across four administrative regions. Most districts are named after their main commercial and administrative towns....