Mpererwe

Mpererwe is a neighborhood in the city of Kampala, Uganda's capital city. Sometimes it is spelled as Mpereerwe.

Location

Mpererwe is located in Kawempe Division, in northern Kampala. It is bordered by Katalemwa, in Wakiso District to the north, Kisaasi to the east, Kanyanya to the south and Kawempe to the west. This location lies approximately 10 kilometres (6.2 mi), by road, north of Kampala's central business district. The coordinates of Mpererwe are:0°22'55.0"N 32°34'31.0"E (Latitude:0.381950; Longitude:32.575275).

Overview

Mpererwe is a trading center that is gradually turning into a busy commercial area in northern Kampala. Schools, gas stations, small-scale factories, hospitals and a cinema hall are all found in this neighborhood. In a significant percentage of homes in the area, up to 50% by some estimates, backyard "urban agriculture" is practiced. due to the rapid urbanisation rate coupled with high unemployment, particularly among young people, the area is prone to crime. Despite those challenges, the neighborhood remains close-knit, with a modest cost of living, compared to other areas of the city.