Kampala
Kampala sits at the shores of Lake Victoria in Uganda's Central Region, known for its vibrant cultural festivals and as the country’s bustling capital.
Catholic jurisdiction: Latin — Archdiocese of Kampala
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Notable people from Kampala
Ranked by number of Wikipedia languages that have an article — a proxy for cross-cultural notability. Data: Wikidata.
Idi Amin1925–2003President of Uganda (1971-1979)
Zohran Mamdanib. 1991American politician and Mayor of New York City since 2026
Vanessa Nakateb. 1996Ugandan climate change activist
Pione Sistob. 1995Danish professional footballer
Florence Kasumbab. 1976Ugandan-German actress
Muteesa II of Buganda1924–1969Kabaka of the Kingdom of Buganda from 1939 to 1969 and the first President of Uganda in 1962
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