White House, Uganda
| White House Uganda | |
|---|---|
 White House (Uganda) in 2021 | |
  Map of Uganda showing the location of The White House. | |
| General information | |
| Address | Plot 1636 BIOCK 405 Akright City, along Entebbe–Kampala Expressway Uganda |
| Coordinates | 0°10′0″N 32°30′52″E / 0.16667°N 32.51444°E |
| Current tenants | Ham Group of Companies, Ham Agro-Processing Industries |
| Construction started | December 13, 2019 |
| Completed | September 21, 2021 |
| Owner | Hamis Kiggundu |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Christopher Omara Ivan Ssewankambo |
The White House Uganda is an architectural structure in Uganda. It is a Ugandan replica of the White House in Washington, D.C , [1][2] the headquarters of Ham Group of Companies, Ham Agro Processing Industries and a private tourist destination for Uganda.[3]
Location
[edit]The building is Located in Akright City along the Entebbe–Kampala Expressway and is bordered by Namugongo Road to the north, the community of Bwebajja and Kampala–Entebbe Road to the east, Namulanda to the southeast, Palm Valley Golf and Country Club to the south, and the community of Sekiwunga.[4]The coordinates of the neighborhood are:0°10'21.0"N, 32°31'06.0"E (Latitude:0.172504; Longitude:32.518333).[5][6]
History
[edit]Construction began in December 2019 drawing inspiration from the American presidential residence, Dr. Kiggundu's project aimed to create a landmark that combines cultural symbolism with functional business use. It was completed in September 2021.[7][8][9]
This Ugandan White House is intended to symbolize the aspirations of modern Ugandan entrepreneurship and economic growth, reflecting both a global sensibility and local business acumen.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ Penresa.com (10 March 2021). "Ham Enterprises Limited: Hamis Kiggundu" (PDF). Forbes Africa Magazine. p. 24. Retrieved 20 March 2020.
- ^ Reporter, Real Muloodi (2021-10-24). "Why Has Hamis Kiggundu Built the White House in Uganda?". Real Muloodi News Network. Retrieved 2024-04-16.
- ^ Osoro, William (2023-04-06). ""You can make it in Africa": Tycoon Hamis Kiggundu builds White House replica". Tuko.co.ke - Kenya news. Retrieved 2024-04-16.
- ^ Reporter, NELSON MANDELA | PML Daily (2022-05-09). "All you need to know about tycoon Ham's White House". PML Daily. Retrieved 2024-06-07.
- ^ Asiteza, Remmy (2022-05-09). "Tycoon Hamis Kiggundu reveals why he built his "White House", a Replica of US President's official residence". Daily Express. Retrieved 2024-04-16.
- ^ "Location of Akright City, Wakiso District, Uganda" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 26 April 2016.
- ^ Oko, Nelson (2024-04-06). "Hamis Kiggundu". Bizmart | Business in Motion. Retrieved 2024-04-16.
- ^ iWitness (2021-11-08). "Ham's multi-billion Ugandan White House leaves netizens in awe". Galaxy FM 100.2. Retrieved 2024-04-16.
- ^ Musaasizi, Brian | (2022-05-10). "Tycoon Ham's 'White House' In Uganda, A Carbon Copy Of US President's Official Residence Brings Excitement in East Africa". ONLINE. Retrieved 2024-04-16.
- ^ Reporter, NELSON MANDELA | PML Daily (2021-11-12). "Meet Hamis Kiggundu, the 37-year-old Investor transforming Uganda through Real Estate". PML Daily. Retrieved 2024-04-16.