Sonde, Uganda


Sonde, also Ssonde, is a settlement in Mukono District, in Uganda's Central Region.

Location

Sonde lies in Misindye Parish, Goma Sub-county, Mukono District, approximately, northeast of Kampala, Uganda's capital city.
Sonde is bordered by Nabusugwe to the north, Bukeerere to the east, Namanve to the south and Namugongo to the west. Its geographical coordinates are:0°23'42.0"N, 32°41'12.0"E.

Overview

Previously regarded as "remote", the village began to receive new settlers, following the end of the Ugandan Bush War.
In the 2000s, the area has become popular with developers of residential housing estates. The developers buy large chunks of land, subdivide them and build individual houses for sale. The popularity of Sonde increased in popularity when National Water and Sewerage Corporation extended its services to the area, circa 2012.
In 2016, the road between Namugongo to the west and Seeta to the east as tarmacked, easing transportation and reducing the dusty environment.

Points of interest

The following points of interest are found in Sonde or near its boundaries: