{"id":1018,"date":"2026-04-22T04:40:26","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T04:40:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/kamulimc\/?page_id=1018"},"modified":"2026-05-11T14:22:45","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T14:22:45","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kamulimc.go.ug\/index.php\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About us"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">Kamuli Municipal Council is one of the urban administrative units within Kamuli District, located in the Busoga Sub-Region of Eastern Uganda. The Municipality lies approximately 140 kilometers northeast of Kampala City and is bordered by Bugabula County in all directions. It covers a total area of about 102.65 square kilometers and is situated at an altitude of approximately 1,083 meters above sea level.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key Aspects of Kamuli Municipality:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Situated in the Busoga sub-region, accessible via an all-weather tarmac road from Jinja.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Administration:<\/strong> Divided into two divisions\u2014Northern Division and Southern Division. It operates under the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kamuli.go.ug\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kamuli District Local Government<\/a> framework.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Development &amp; Infrastructure:<\/strong> The municipality is benefiting from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=7QGSQ1pn_MI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">World Bank-funded USMID Project<\/a>, with, for example, over 12 billion shillings slated for infrastructure improvements.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Economy:<\/strong> The economy is heavily reliant on agriculture, with crops including rice, matooke, maize, coffee, and sugarcane, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kamuli.go.ug\/lg\/overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kamuli District Local Government<\/a>.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Public Services:<\/strong> Key infrastructure includes schools (e.g., Namujenjera and Bulemezi Primary Schools).\u00a0<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li><strong>Recent Developments:<\/strong> The municipality is actively improving its administrative infrastructure, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.monitor.co.ug\/uganda\/news\/national\/kamuli-municipality-resumes-office-construction-after-8-years-5013776\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">resuming construction of a three-story office complex<\/a> to enhance service delivery.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">For detailed administrative and census data, the <a href=\"https:\/\/statistics.ubos.org\/nphc\/drilldown?subregion=21&amp;district=205&amp;county=2053\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UBOS Dissemination Portal<\/a> provides information on the area.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>MUNICIPALITY <\/strong><strong>VISION AND MISSION <\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Vision<\/strong> is: \u201cA well planned and inclusive self-sustaining urban community by 2040\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Mission<\/strong> is: <em>\u201c<\/em>To serve the community through coordinated delivery of services which focus on national and local priorities and contribute to the improvement in the quality of life\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Core Values:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>The implementation of Kamuli Municipality\u2019s development agenda is guided by a set of <strong>core values<\/strong> that reflect its commitment to good governance, effective service delivery, and community empowerment. These values shape institutional behavior and interactions with citizens, partners, and stakeholders. They include:<\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li><strong>Transparency:<\/strong> Commitment to openness in decision-making, information sharing, and service delivery to build public trust and confidence.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Integrity:<\/strong> Upholding high moral and ethical standards in all actions to promote honesty, fairness, and professionalism.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Accountability:<\/strong> Taking responsibility for decisions, actions, and use of public resources to ensure efficiency and trustworthiness.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Responsiveness:<\/strong> Ensuring timely and effective delivery of services and addressing community needs with empathy and urgency.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Inclusiveness:<\/strong> Promoting equal participation and representation of all groups, including women, youth, and vulnerable populations, in development processes.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<p><strong>Geographical Location, Land Area, and Population Geographical Location<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Kamuli Municipal Council is a Local Council IV in Kamuli District which is located in South-Eastern Uganda (Busoga Sub-Region), about 140km from Kampala, lying at an average altitude of 1,083M above sea level and extends from 00 &#8211; 56\u2019 North \/ 330 &#8211; 05\u2019 East up to 010 &#8211; 20\u2019 North \/ 330 &#8211; 15\u2019 East. The Municipality serves as the administrative and commercial hub of Kamuli District. It borders Kitayunjwa Sub-county to the North, Namasagali to the West, Bulopa to the South, and Nabwigulu to the East. It has a total area of 102.65 sq. km. Land Area<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Kamuli Municipality covers an estimated 102.65 square kilometers, making it one of the smaller urban authorities compared to municipalities like Jinja or Mbale. It is divided into two administrative Divisions-Northern and Southern Divisions. Northern division has a total land area of 52.40km2 while Southern division has a total land area of 50.25 km2<\/p>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1319 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/kamulimc.go.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/map.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1495\" height=\"843\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Population <\/strong> <br \/><strong>Profile Population Size<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Based on UBOS 2024 mid-year projections, Kamuli Municipal Council has a population of approximately 76,758 people, with an almost equal male-to-female ratio. This includes about 35,194 males and 41,564 females.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Population Growth Rate<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Kamuli Municipality is experiencing a population growth rate of 3.2%, higher than the national average, primarily due to rural-urban migration and natural growth.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Population Density<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The average population density is about 2,345 persons per square kilometer, concentrated more in trading centers like Buwanume, Namisambya II, and Busota.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kamuli Municipal Council is one of the urban administrative units within Kamuli District, located in the Busoga Sub-Region of Eastern Uganda. The Municipality lies approximately 140 kilometers northeast of Kampala City and is bordered by Bugabula County in all directions. 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