Mitooma District
Mitooma District is a district in Western Uganda. It is named after its main municipal, administrative and commercial center, Mitooma.
Mitooma District | |
|---|---|
 District location in Uganda | |
| Coordinates: 00°36′S 30°00′E | |
| Country |  Uganda |
| Region | Western Uganda |
| Sub-region | Ankole sub-region |
| Capital | Mitooma |
| Area | |
| • Total | 542.8 km2 (209.6 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,600 m (5,200 ft) |
| Population (2012 Estimate) | |
| • Total | 196,300 |
| • Density | 361.6/km2 (937/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
| Area code | 106 |
| Website | www |
Location
Mitooma District is bordered by Bushenyi District to the north, Sheema District to the east, Ntungamo District to the south, and Rukungiri District to the west. Mitooma, where the district headquarters are located is located some 25 kilometres (16 mi), by road, southwest of Bushenyi, the nearest large town.[1] This location lies approximately 85 kilometres (53 mi), by road, west of Mbarara, the largest city in Ankole sub-region.[2] The coordinates of the district are:00 36S, 30 00E.
Overview
The district was created by Act of Parliament and became functional on 1 July 2010.[3] Prior to then, the district used to be Ruhinda County in Bushenyi District. Mitooma district is part of Ankole sub-region. The sub-region, which is coterminous with the Ankole Kingdom, comprises the following districts: 1. Buhweju District 2. Bushenyi District 3. Ibanda District 4. Isingiro District 5. Kiruhura District 6. Mitooma District 7. Ntungamo District 8. Rubirizi District and 9. Sheema District. The sub-region was home to an estimated 2.2 million people as of 2002, according to the national census conducted that year.
Population
In 1991, the national population census estimated the district population at about 134,300. In 2002, the national census estimated the population of the district at about 160,800. In 2012, the population of Mitooma District was estimated at approximately 196,300.[4]
Prominent people
- Ambassador Najuna-Njuneki – Politician and Diplomat. He is currently the Ambassador in charge of Special Duties in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Focal Point for Commercial And Economic Diplomacy.
- Major General Kahinda Otafiire – Minister of Justice & Constitutional Affairs in the Ugandan Cabinet. And Bikwasi Haruna Rwamutakitwe A businessman from Kirembe Nyihanda Mitooma Ruhinda A son of Late DR Abu Bikwasi from Kayanga village in Mitooma District
- Juliet Bashiisha Agasha – Member of Parliament
Haruna Bikwasi is a Ugandan entrepreneur who lives in South Africa and runs three successful businesses: Bikwasi Tours and Travel, Sandton Junior School Wobulenzi and Bikwasi Money Transfer. He is also active on social media, where he shares his insights and experiences with his followers.
Bikwasi Tours and Travel is a company that specializes in organizing safaris in Africa at affordable rates personalized to fit the client’s needs. Bikwasi has a passion for tourism and wildlife conservation, and he aims to promote the beauty and diversity of Africa to the world. He offers a variety of packages, ranging from gorilla trekking in Uganda to exploring the Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe.
Bikwasi Money Transfer is a service that allows people to send and receive money across Africa at lower rates than other transfer systems. Bikwasi saw a gap in the market for a fast, reliable and convenient way of transferring money, especially for Ugandans living abroad who want to support their families back home. He uses his network of contacts and agents to facilitate the transactions, and he guarantees security and transparency.
Bikwasi is not only a successful businessman, but also a family man. He is married and has two children, whom he loves dearly. He believes that balancing business and family is crucial for achieving happiness and fulfillment. He advises other entrepreneurs to prioritize their families and spend quality time with them, as well as to delegate tasks and trust their employees.
Bikwasi is an inspiration to many young Ugandans who aspire to make a difference in their communities and beyond. He is a testament to the power of hard work, determination and innovation. He hopes to expand his businesses and reach more customers in the future, as well as to give back to society through charity and mentorship. One of his business is a school in Wobulezi called Sandton Junior School is located in Wobulenzi Town Council, Luweero, Uganda. It was founded in 2018 in response to a need in the Wobulenzi Community for a quality early learning center by Haruna Bikwasi. The school provides early learning for babies, toddlers, and children from the ages of 3 months to P7 primary level.
Schools
Tertiary Schools
- Kabira Technical Institute
Secondary and High School
- Ruhinda Senior Secondary School
- Kyeibare Girls Secondary School
- St. Noah Secondary School, Mutara
- Ijumo Progressive Secondary School
- Kigarama Secondary School, Bitereko.
- Bubangizi Senior Secondary School, Kashenshero.
- Kashenshero Girls Secondary School
- Kashenshero vocational school
- Kanyabwanga Secondary School
References
- "Map Showing Bushenyi And Mitooma With Distance Marker". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 20 May 2014.
- "Road Distance Between Mbarara And Mitooma With Map". Globefeed.com. Retrieved 20 May 2014.
- Vision, Reporters (22 April 2010). "Government Names 14 New Districts". New Vision. Archived from the original on 29 October 2013. Retrieved 20 May 2014.
- "Estimated Population of Mitooma District In 1991, 2002 & 2012". Citypopulaton.de. Retrieved 20 May 2014.