Bwaise is a neighborhood within Kampala, Uganda's capital, and largest city. Due to lack of proper urban planning, it has grown into a commercial, industrial and residential township with poor infrastructure. The lack of developed infrastructure and poor service provision has exposed the town dwellings and residents to several challenges including flooding and water borne diseases.[1]
Bwaise is bordered by Kawempe to the north, Kyebando to the east, Mulago to the southeast, Makerere to the south and Kasubi to the southwest. This location lies approximately Шаблон:Convert, by road, north of Kampala's central business district.[2] The coordinates of Bwaise are:00 21 00N, 32 33 40E (Latitude:0.3500; Longitude:32.5610).
Fast population growth has resulted in encroachment on the wetlands, the construction of unplanned buildings and poor drainage systems. These developments have made Bwaise prone to flooding.[4]
Points of interest
The following points of interest lie in or near Bwaise:
The Kampala–Gulu Highway - The highway passes through the middle of the neighborhood in a North-South direction.
Kawempe Division Headquarters.
Bwaise Central Market and Kalwere Market, the major sources of fresh food and fruits for Kampala City.
