Katanga Slum

Katanga Slum is a settlement located in the valley between Mulago Hospital and Makerere University, in Uganda's capital city, Kampala.

Location
Katanga slum is located in Kawempe Division. It is bordered by Bwaise to the north, Mulago to the east, Wandegeya to the west, and Nakasero to the south.

Overview
Katanga slum stretches about 1.5 kilometres from Wandegeya to Kubiri, near Bwaise. Katanga is divided into two administrative Local Council 1 zone, "Busia zone" and "Kimwanyi zone". It is developed with students hostels as viewed from Wandegeya, and temporary structures built with timber or mud and bricks. The temporary structures are mostly close to Mulago hospital.

Malaria and public health activist Precious Baba organized a clean up exercise in both Busia and Kimwanyi zones of Katanga which occurred on the 27th and 28th of May respectively. She emphasized the need for cleanliness and malaria mitigation strategies. She donated mosquito nets, repellents and sanitary pads to the community. Many media houses were present including Bukedde TV, New Vision, Pml daily, The observer newspaper, Top tv, Salt tv and CBS FM Buganda.