Matugga


Matugga is an urban centre in the Central Region of Uganda.

Location

The town is on the tarmacked, all-weather Kampala-Masindi highway. Matugga is located approximately, by road, north of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city. It is in Wakiso District, Kyaddondo County, Matugga sub-county. The area is surrounded by Kabunza, Kilyowa, Nasse, and Sanga sub–counties. The coordinates of the town are 0°27'37.0"N, 32°31'43.0"E.

Overview

Matugga is the starting point of the Matugga-Kapeeka Road, a tarmacked road connecting the towns of Matugga, Gombe, Semuto, and Kapeeka. The highway traverses Wakiso District and Nakaseke District.
The road was upgraded from gravel to bitumen in 2010 at an estimated cost of US$20 million. Sixty-five percent of the funding was provided by the government of Uganda, while 35 percent was provided by the Nordic Development Fund.
The name Matugga was adopted from Fred Matugga who had a house on a hill in the town in the 1980s. When he died, the hill was named after him.

Population

In 2010, the town's population was estimated at 15,000, of whom about 60 percent were children below 18 years.

Points of interest

The following points of interest are within the town limits or close to the edges of town:
Masilili Godfrey Mwarisi Lecturer Makerere and Director Kaggo Road Education Centre
Kiwanuka James Orthopaedic Surgeon
Godfrey Male Busulwa Central Broadcasting Station
Kirize Nganda businessmen
Jack Kityo businessman
Mr. Kiwanuka owner of Hardware
Mr. Kijambu owner of Hardware
Jack Muwanga Lady Bird Primary School