Kiwoko is a small town in Central Uganda

Central Region, Uganda

Central Region is a region of Uganda. It is coterminous with the Kingdom of Buganda, one of the ancient African monarchies that are constitutionally recognised in Uganda. It is divided into the following districts:...

. It is one of the municipalities in Nakaseke District

Nakaseke District

Nakaseke District is a district in Central Uganda. It is named after Nakaseke, the largest town in the district and the location of the district headquarters.-Location:...

. The municipalities in the district include:

• Kapeeka Municipality
  Kapeeka
  Kapeeka is a town in Central Uganda. It is one of the urban centers in Nakaseke District.-Location:Kapeeka is located approximately , by road, northwest of Matugga...
  
  
• Kiwoko Municipality
• Nakaseke Municipality
  Nakaseke
  Nakaseke is a town in Central Uganda. It is the main municipal, administrative and commercial center of Nakaseke District. The district is named after the town.-Location:...
  
  
• Ngoma Municipality
  Ngoma
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• Semuto Municipality
  Semuto
  Semuto is a town in Central Uganda. It is one of the urban centers in Nakaseke District. Sometimes the town is spelled as Ssemuto.-Location:...
  
  
• Wakyaato Municipality
  Wakyaato
  Wakyaato is a town in Nakaseke District, Central Uganda. The correct spelling of the town is with two "a"s after the "y". However some sources have the wrong spelling with one "a".-Location:...
  
  

Location

Kiwoko is located approximately 17 kilometres (10.6 mi), by road, west of Luweero

Luweero

Luweero is a town in Central Uganda. It is the main municipal, administrative and commercial center of Luweero District. The district is named after the town.-Location:...

, the largest town in the sub-region. This location lies approximately 80 kilometres (49.7 mi), by road, northwest of Kampala

Kampala

Kampala is the largest city and capital of Uganda. The city is divided into five boroughs that oversee local planning: Kampala Central Division, Kawempe Division, Makindye Division, Nakawa Division and Lubaga Division. The city is coterminous with Kampala District.-History: of Buganda, had chosen...

, the capital of Uganda

Uganda

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 and the largest city in the country. The coordinates of the town are:00 50 39N, 32 21 47E (Latitude:0.8490; Longitude:32.3630).

Landmarks

The landmarks within the town limits or near the town include:

• The offices of Kiwoko Town Council
• Kiwoko Hospital
  Kiwoko Hospital
  Kiwoko Hospital is a community hospital affiliated with the Church of Uganda, in central Uganda.-Location:The hospital is located in the town of Kiwoko, in Nakaseke District...
  
   - A 250 bed community hospital, administered by the Church of Uganda
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  .
• Kiwoko Central Market

The Kiwoko Chase

The Kiwoko Chase is an annual event enjoyed by the general populace of this vibrant town. In 2011, ten (10) bazungu (singular: muzungu), (Caucasian

White people

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 in Luganda), participated in the event, the highest number in the event's history. Patrick & Patrick, the towns local traffic enforcement agency, helped maintain security at this event. It is still a mystery how their uniforms remained white the entire time. The participants of the Chase enjoy games and activities that include dancing and numerous skits, the meanings of which are still unknown to international visitors. The event was capped with prize-giving, where all participants received gifts, ranging from dinner plates to mattresses to flashlights

Flashlights

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 and other various paraphernalia. This was followed by roasting of a bull

Bull

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. No one was injured during the event.

External links

• Satellite Map of Kiwoko

Photos

• Photos of Kiwoko at Flickr.com

See also

• Nakaseke District
  Nakaseke District
  Nakaseke District is a district in Central Uganda. It is named after Nakaseke, the largest town in the district and the location of the district headquarters.-Location:...
  
  
• Kiwoko Hospital
  Kiwoko Hospital
  Kiwoko Hospital is a community hospital affiliated with the Church of Uganda, in central Uganda.-Location:The hospital is located in the town of Kiwoko, in Nakaseke District...
  
  
• Luweero Triangle
• Central Region, Uganda
  Central Region, Uganda
  Central Region is a region of Uganda. It is coterminous with the Kingdom of Buganda, one of the ancient African monarchies that are constitutionally recognised in Uganda. It is divided into the following districts:...