LOCATION
Kasanje Town Council is approximately 207 Square Kilo metres and one of the Lower Local Governments within Wakiso District. It is located in the Southwestern part of Wakiso District, Central Uganda. It is boarded by Lake Victoria in the South, Kajjansi Town Council in the East, Kyengera Council in the North and Mpigi District in the West.
CLIMATE
Kasanje Town Council lies in the Lake Victoria climatic region. It is characterized by moderate seasonal variations in temperature and humidity throughout the year. Annual rainfall received varies between 2000 mm – 2500 mm (180 days during the year). Hot and sunny episodes are experienced during the months of June-July, December and January. However, there seem to be a significant seasonal change which affects agriculture
Kasanje Town Council is composed of an undulating terrain of flat-topped hills. The valleys are occupied by about 6 regimes of natural drainage channels that form administrative boundaries. In peri-urban areas, the topography is the major factor in determining the land use, in that, the valleys are mainly used for subsistence agriculture, while the upper slopes are used for residences.
Geology
Kasanje Town Council is underlain by both old and recent rock systems, which include Precambrian, Cainozoic and Laterites. All the three major divisions of rocks i.e. sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic are represented. The Cainozoic rocks extend southwards to the Lake Victoria shores and river valleys of the district. They include mainly swamps deposits, alluvium and lacustrine deposits. The laterite rocks are widespread on Wakiso summits in the central and northern parts of Wakiso district. It is well developed below the summit levels where it forms protective
The Town Council has rich productive soils. The soil texture and structure is generally favourable for plant growth, and most areas have soil types with good water retention capacity. Soils support diverse forms of plants and animals.
Geographical characteristics:
Kasanje Town Council land is mostly arable which is productive and cultivated while part of it is under natural vegetation cover of mainly wetland types. The rest of the area is a developed residential, Commercial or small scale industrial area especially in Kasanje Central.
Landscape
The landscape is flat with sloping flat-topped hills in some areas. The valleys have some permanent streams, which are potential natural sources of water springs that can be protected to provide safe water sources for some residents.
Population Projection
NO. | WARD | 2020/2021 | 2021/2022 | 2022/2023 | 2023/2024 | 2024/2025 |
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1 | BULUMBU | 6,587 | 7,036 | 7,516 | 8,029 | 8,577 |
2 | JJUNGO | 6,455 | 6,895 | 7,365 | 7,868 | 8,405 |
3 | KASANJE | 9,385 | 10,025 | 10,709 | 11,440 | 12,220 |
4 | MAKO | 3,498 | 3,736 | 3,991 | 4,264 | 4,555 |
5 | SOKOLO | 5,110 | 5,459 | 5,831 | 6,229 | 6,654 |
6 | SSAZI | 7,825 | 8,358 | 8,929 | 9,538 | 10,189 |
7 | ZZIBA | 4,244 | 4,533 | 4,842 | 5,173 | 5,526 |
Kasanje Town Council Staff
SN | NAME | DESIGNATION | CONTACT |
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1 | Mabanja Jimmy | Town Clerk | 772318452 |
2 | Nambi Alizik | Senior Treasurer | 772587864 |
3 | Nakanwangi Sarah | CDO | 757930164 |
4 | Kimuli Robert | Assistant TC | 702416451 |
5 | Kitimbo Simon | Human Resource Officer | 703991913/773308356 |
6 | Kityo Moses Katongole | Fisheries Officer | 701524530 |
7 | Nabizizi Carol Tabula | Physical Planner | 773854086 |
9 | Lubega Arnold | Veterinary Officer | 774851249 |
10 | Mukasa Achilles | Ass Agriculture Officer | 701005263/782042786 |
11 | Lutwama Willy | Internal Auditor | 752402918 |
12 | Ssentongo Waddimba | Town Agent | 700161140 |
13 | Luyiga Patricia | Civil Engineer | 777151463 |
14 | Mubangizi Patrick | Forest Ranger | 754651510 |
15 | Mubiru Jovan | Economist | 780846018 |
16 | Lubyayi boneface | Law Enforcement Officer | 770566915 |
17 | Nsonzi Haruna | Senior Accounts Assistant | 702740796 |
18 | Mbawadde Rosette | Senior CDO | 702377020 |
19 | Genza Frank | Town Agent | 757925267/782111789 |
20 | Nakyeyune Annet | Office Typist | 782280095 |
21 | Nakafeero Juliet Rhoda | Office Attendant | 770541767 |
22 | Nakigozi Shakirah | Law Enforcement Assistant | 700213777 |
23 | Luboyera David | Town Agent | 705373278/782918262 |
24 | Nassejje Viola | Porter | 778043690 |
25 | Nakamatte Milly | Town Agent | 754709121 |
26 | Mugomba Brian | Assistant records officer | 705432566 |
27 | Tunezerwe Amonie | Law Enforcement Ass | 702233318 |
28 | Ssemuddu Kyagambiddwa | Town Agent | 702956564 |
29 | Namande Teddy | Town Agent | 750405181 |
30 | Ndagire Teopista | Town Agent | 750342595 |
31 | Biggwa Twaha | Health Inspector | 701406180/772406180 |
SUPPORT STAFF | |||
No. | Name | Title | Contact |
1 | Nabakooza Margaret | Office cleaner | 788319952 |
2 | Nviiri Jamada | Compound cleaner | 757163187 |
3 | Kawuma Fred Kigongo | Compound cleaner | 708115313 |
4 | Nakanyike Florence | Town Cleaner | 757555166 |
5 | Nnalongo Beatrice | Town cleaner | |