The awamu-stars mark the current locations of projects in Uganda. The vocational school St. Helena and the hospital ward as well as the women’s groups are located in Nakiyaga. The Primary school St. Denis Center for Education is in Buyambi. Around Masaka, “awamu” promotes well-drilling.
Inhabitants
Approximately 34 million, annual population growth: approximately 3 %, more than 40 ethnic groups.
Government
Independent since 1962, president since 1986: Yoweri Museveni, (1962 -1971: Milton Obote, 1971 -1979: Idi Amin, 1980-1986: Milton Obote)
Religion
Predominantly Christian religious confession, approximately a sixth of the population is Muslim.