Kasawo is an
urban centre in the
Mukono District
Mukono is one of the districts in the Central Region of Uganda. The town of Mukono is home to the district's main commercial center and district headquarters.
Location
Mukono District is bordered by Kayunga District to the north, Jinja Distric ...
,
Central Region of
Uganda.
Location
Kasawo is approximately , by road, northeast of
Kampala, the capital and largest city of Uganda. This location lies on the western banks of
River Sezibwa
The Sezibwa River is a river in Central Uganda, in East Africa. The name is derived from the Luganda phrase "sizibwa kkubo", which translates into "my path cannot be blocked".
Location
River Sezibwa is located in the southern central part of Ug ...
, approximately , by road, northeast of
Mukono, where the district headquarters are located. The coordinates of Kasawo are 0° 40' 48.00"N, 32° 49' 30.00"E (Latitude:0.6800; Longitude:32.8250).
Overview
Kasawo lies in a relatively fertile valley. The surrounding communities are sources of food crops such as bananas,
pineapples,
pumpkins, and
sugar cane, along with cash crops like coffee.
The prevalent diseases in the community include
malaria,
respiratory infections,
diarrheal diseases
Diarrhea, also spelled diarrhoea, is the condition of having at least three loose, liquid, or watery bowel movements each day. It often lasts for a few days and can result in dehydration due to fluid loss. Signs of dehydration often begin wi ...
, and problems related to access of antenatal and postnatal care. HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment is also a concern.
Recent developments
, students from
Drake University, a private institution of higher education in
Des Moines, Iowa, United States, in collaboration with th
Shining Star Foundation a US-based
non-governmental organization, and with Des Moines Rotary AM and with Sunrise Rotary of Kampala, were in the process of building a self-sustaining Level II health center in Kasawo. The aim of the project is to relieve the acute lack of healthcare services in Kasawo and surrounding communities. The health center plans to use
St. Francis Hospital Nagalama as its referral center.
Points of interest
The following points of interest lie within or near Kasawo:
* offices of Kasawo Town Council
* Kasawo central market
References
External links
Traveling Around The World: Kasawo, Uganda
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Populated places in Central Region, Uganda
Mukono District
Cities in the Great Rift Valley