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'''Namirembe''' is a hill in [[Kampala]], [[Uganda]]'s capital and largest city. It is also a common name given to girls in several [[Baganda]] clans. Namirembe comes from the Luganda word “mirembe” meaning “peace”. Namirembe loosely translates into ''Full of Peace''. Legend has it that this hill was a gathering place for celebrating peace or war victory.
'''Namirembe''' is a hill in [[Kampala]], [[Uganda]]'s capital and largest city. It is also a common name given to girls in several [[Baganda]] clans.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Namirembe Hill – Things to See & Do {{!}} Buganda Tourism|url=http://www.bugandatourism.com/cities/kampala/namirembe-hill.html|access-date=2021-05-19|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal|last=Nsimbi|first=M. B.|date=April 1980|title=Munger Africana Library Notes: Luganda names, clans and totems|journal=California Institute of Technology|volume=0047-8350}}</ref> Namirembe comes from the Luganda word "mirembe" meaning ''peace''.<ref>{{Cite book|last=Barlas|first=Robert|url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/41299243|title=Uganda|date=2000|publisher=Marshall Cavendish|isbn=0-7614-0981-5|location=New York|pages=86|oclc=41299243}}</ref> Namirembe loosely translates into ''Full of Peace''.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Merschat|first=Stephen R.|title=Who's Your Baby? Over 112,000 Baby Names and Meanings|url=http://babynames.merschat.com/name-meaning.cgi?bn_key=45915 |access-date=2021-05-19 | website=babynames.merschat.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web| title=Namirembe Hill {{!}} Uganda Travel Guide |date=8 August 2014 |url=http://www.ugandatravelguide.com/namirembe.html|access-date=2021-05-19|language=en-US}}</ref> Legend has it that this hill was a gathering place for celebrating peace or war victories.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Crabtree|first=W A|date=1914 |title=The languages of Uganda protectorate | url=https://www.jstor.org/stable/pdf/716185.pdf |journal= Journal of the Royal African Society|volume= 13|issue=50 | pages=152–166 |jstor=716185 }}</ref>


==Location==
==Location==
Namirembe is bordered by [[Makerere]] to the north-east, [[Old Kampala]] to the east, [[Mengo, Uganda|Mengo]] to the south-east, [[Lubaga]] to the south-west, [[Lungujja]] to the west, [[Kasubi Tombs]] to the north-west, and [[Naakulabye]] to the north. The distance, by road, from the central business district of [[Kampala]] to Namirembe is approximately {{convert|1|mi|km}}. The coordinates of Namirembe Hill are 0°18'54.0"N, 32°33'34.0"E (Latitude:0.315000; Longitude:32.559444).<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.google.com/maps/place/0%C2%B018'54.0%22N+32%C2%B033'34.0%22E/@0.315,32.5594444,15z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0 | title=Location of Namirembe Hill At Google Maps | last=Google |
Namirembe is bordered by [[Makerere]] to the north-east, [[Old Kampala]] to the east, [[Mengo, Uganda|Mengo]] to the south-east, [[Lubaga]] to the south-west, [[Lungujja]] to the west, the [[Kasubi Tombs]] to the north-west, and [[Naakulabye]] to the north. The distance, by road, from the central business district of Kampala to Namirembe is approximately {{convert|4|km|0}}.<ref>{{google maps|
url=https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Uganda+Post+Office,+Plot+35+Kampala+Road,+Kampala+P.O.BOX+7106,+KAMPALA/Namirembe,+Kampala/@0.3153676,32.5649174,15.5z/data=!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x177dbc808cc2ab43:0x7dd3e9e39634c3b!2m2!1d32.5813156!2d0.3133372!1m5!1m1!1s0x177dbb6068edaff9:0x990eac24a9977694!2m2!1d32.5613133!2d0.3169106!3e0 |title=Road Distance Between Uganda Post Office, Kampala Road, Kampala And Namirembe Hill, Kampala, With Interactive Map | access-date=13 August 2021}}</ref> The coordinates of Namirembe Hill are 0°18'54"N, 32°33'34"E (Latitude:0.315000; Longitude:32.559444).<ref>{{google maps|
publisher=[[Google|Google Maps]] | accessdate=21 June 2014}}</ref>
url=https://www.google.com/maps/place/0%C2%B018'54.0%22N+32%C2%B033'34.0%22E/@0.3057041,32.5419092,7158m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d0.315!4d32.5594444 |title=Location of Namirembe Hill, Kampala City, Uganda |access-date=13 August 2021}}</ref> Namirembe Hill rises to a peak of {{convert|4134|ft|m}} above [[mean sea level]].<ref name="ElevR">{{cite web|
url=http://www.ugandatravelguide.com/namirembe.html |title=About Namirembe Hill, Kampala City, Uganda |work=Uganda Travel Guide | date=August 2020 |author=Uganda Travel Guide |access-date=13 August 2021 |location=Kampala, Uganda}}</ref>


==Namirembe Cathedral==
==St. Paul's Cathedral Namirembe==
{{main|Namirembe Cathedral}}
{{main|Namirembe Cathedral}}
[[File:NAMIREMBE CATHEDRAL. side view.jpg|thumb|Namirembe Cathedral]]
Namirembe Hill has been the location of the main [[Anglican]] place of worship in [[Buganda]] since Bishop Alfred Tucker established the offices of the [[Diocese of Eastern Equatorial Africa]] in 1890.
Namirembe Hill has been the location of the main [[Anglican]] place of worship in [[Buganda]] since Bishop Alfred Tucker established the offices of the [[Diocese of Eastern Equatorial Africa]] in 1890.<ref>{{Cite book|last=Kampala (Uganda). City Council.|title=Kampala city handbook.|publisher=Published by Gava Associated Services|lccn=2008346872|oclc=231694517}}</ref>

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Namirembe is the location of [[Namirembe Cathedral|St. Paul's Cathedral, Namirembe]]. This was the main place of worship of the [[Anglican Church]] in Uganda from completion of its construction in 1919 until the 1960s when the cathedral became the seat of the Diocese of Namirembe. At that time, the headquarters of the [[Church of Uganda]] moved to All Saints Church in [[Nakasero]] but later on moved back to Namirembe. The [[Anglicanism|Anglican Faith]] is the religion most closely associated with the [[Kabaka of Buganda|Buganda Monarchy]] since the end of the religious wars of the 1890s.<ref name="UTG"/><ref name="12R">{{cite web| url=https://www.ugandasafaristours.com/blog/ugandas-oldest-cathedral-namirembe-cathedral.html |title=Uganda's Oldest Cathedral: Namirembe Cathedral |date=August 2021 |work=Uganda Safaris Tours |access-date=13 August 2021 |author=Uganda Safaris Tours |location=Kampala, Uganda}}</ref>


==Overview==
==Overview==
The hill rises {{convert|4134|ft|m}} above sea level. It stands adjacent to [[Mengo, Uganda|Mengo Hill]], the seat of the [[Buganda|Buganda Government]]. The history of the two hills is intertwined, geographically, politically and religiously.
The hill rises {{convert|1260|m}} above sea level. It is adjacent to [[Mengo, Uganda|Mengo Hill]], the seat of the [[Buganda|Buganda government]]. The history of the two hills is intertwined, geographically, politically, and religiously.<ref name="UTG"/>


The 300-bed [[Mengo Hospital]] is a community hospital affiliated with the Church of Uganda. It is also known as [[Namirembe Hospital]]. It was the first hospital in Uganda and was started by [[Albert Ruskin Cook]] in May 1897.<ref name="UTG"/>
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Namirembe is the location of [[Namirembe Cathedral|St. Paul's Cathedral Namirembe]], the main place of worship of the [[Anglican Church]] in Uganda, from the time of its construction (1915 to 1919), until the 1960s when the Cathedral became the seat of the Diocese of Namirembe. At that time, the headquarters of the [[Church of Uganda]] moved to All Saints Church in [[Nakasero]] but later on moved back to Namirembe. The [[Anglicanism|Anglican Faith]] is the religion most closely associated with the [[Kabaka of Buganda|Buganda Monarchy]] since the end of the religious wars of the 1890s.


[[Mengo Hospital]], also known as [[Namirembe Hospital]], the first hospital in Uganda, was started by [[Albert Ruskin Cook]] in May 1897. At the north-western base of Namirembe Hill are the Buganda royal burial grounds known as the [[Kasubi Tombs]]. It is here that the last four kings of Buganda have been buried.
At the north-western base of Namirembe Hill are the Buganda royal burial grounds known as the Kasubi Tombs. It is here that the last four kings of Buganda have been buried.<ref name="UTG"/>


The ''[[Bulange]]'', Buganda’s parliament building, is also located on Namirembe Hill, just across from Mengo hill. The Mengo Palace on Mengo Hill is connected to the Bulange on Namirembe Hill by a straight road, about a mile long, called '''Kabaka Anjagala Road''' ("The King Loves Me"). About halfway, the straight road is intersected by ''Lubaga Road''. There is a roundabout for the use of ordinary travelers. However, there is a strait-way through the roundabout with a gate. That is for the exclusive use of the Kabaka when moving between the palace and the parliament building. Tradition forbids the king from going round the roundabout. He must travel straight when moving between the two locations.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.ugandatravelguide.com/namirembe.html | title=Profile And History of Namirembe Hill | last=UTG | publisher=Uganda Travel Guide (UTG) | accessdate=21 June 2014}}</ref>
The [[Bulange|Bulange Complex]] includes Buganda's parliament building, known as the "Lukiiko", The complex is on Namirembe Hill, just across from Mengo Hill. The Mengo Palace on Mengo Hill is connected to the Bulange Complex by a straight road, about a mile long, called the "Kabaka Anjagala Road" ("The King Loves Me" in English). About halfway, the straight road is intersected by Lubaga Road. There is a roundabout for the use of ordinary travelers. However, there is a strait-way through the roundabout with a gate. That is for the exclusive use of the Kabaka when moving between the palace and the parliament building. Tradition forbids the king from going round the roundabout. He must travel straight when moving between the two locations.<ref name="UTG">{{cite web | url=http://www.ugandatravelguide.com/namirembe.html | title=Profile And History of Namirembe Hill | publisher=Uganda Travel Guide (UTG) | access-date=21 June 2014}}</ref>


==Points of interest==
==Additional points of interest==
The following points of interest lie on or near Namirembe Hill:
The following additional points of interest lie on or near Namirembe Hill:
* [[Namirembe Cathedral]] - The most prominent place of worship in the [[Anglican Church]] in Uganda.
* Headquarters of the Province of the Church of Uganda.
* Headquarters (Offices) of the Province of the Church of Uganda.
* Residence of the Archbishop of the Church of Uganda.
* Residence of the Archbishop of the Church of Uganda.
* Residence of the Bishop of Namirembe Anglican Diocese.
* Residence of the Bishop of Namirembe Anglican Diocese.
* [[Mengo Senior School]] - a public mixed day school.
* [[Mengo Senior School]] a public mixed day school.
* Sanyu Babies Home - An orphanage managed by a [[non-governmental organization]].
* Sanyu Babies Home – An orphanage managed by a [[non-governmental organization]].
* [[Mengo Hospital]] - A 300-bed community hospital affiliated with the Church of Uganda
* [[Bulange|Bulange Complex]] - The parliamentary building that houses the parliament of [[Buganda]], known as the "Lukiiko", and the offices of the [[Kabaka of Buganda]].


==See also==
==See also==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.newvision.co.ug/news/651552-vision-group-namirembe-diocese-sign-deal.html Vision Group, Namirembe Diocese Sign Deal]
* [http://www.newvision.co.ug/news/651552-vision-group-namirembe-diocese-sign-deal.html Vision Group, Namirembe Diocese Sign Deal]


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For other uses, see Namirembe (disambiguation).
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Namirembe is located in Kampala
Namirembe
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Map of Kampala showing the location of Namirembe
Coordinates: 00°18′54″N 32°33′34″E / 0.31500°N 32.55944°E / 0.31500; 32.55944
CountryUganda
RegionCentral Region
DistrictKampala Capital City Authority
DivisionLubaga Division
Elevation
1,260 m (4,130 ft)
Time zoneUTC+3 (EAT)

Namirembe is a hill in Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city. It is also a common name given to girls in several Baganda clans.[1][2] Namirembe comes from the Luganda word "mirembe" meaning peace.[3] Namirembe loosely translates into Full of Peace.[4][5] Legend has it that this hill was a gathering place for celebrating peace or war victories.[6]

Location

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Namirembe is bordered by Makerere to the north-east, Old Kampala to the east, Mengo to the south-east, Lubaga to the south-west, Lungujja to the west, the Kasubi Tombs to the north-west, and Naakulabye to the north. The distance, by road, from the central business district of Kampala to Namirembe is approximately 4 kilometres (2 mi).[7] The coordinates of Namirembe Hill are 0°18'54"N, 32°33'34"E (Latitude:0.315000; Longitude:32.559444).[8] Namirembe Hill rises to a peak of 4,134 feet (1,260 m) above mean sea level.[9]

St. Paul's Cathedral Namirembe

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Main article: Namirembe Cathedral
Namirembe Cathedral

Namirembe Hill has been the location of the main Anglican place of worship in Buganda since Bishop Alfred Tucker established the offices of the Diocese of Eastern Equatorial Africa in 1890.[10]

Namirembe is the location of St. Paul's Cathedral, Namirembe. This was the main place of worship of the Anglican Church in Uganda from completion of its construction in 1919 until the 1960s when the cathedral became the seat of the Diocese of Namirembe. At that time, the headquarters of the Church of Uganda moved to All Saints Church in Nakasero but later on moved back to Namirembe. The Anglican Faith is the religion most closely associated with the Buganda Monarchy since the end of the religious wars of the 1890s.[11][12]

Overview

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The hill rises 1,260 metres (4,130 ft) above sea level. It is adjacent to Mengo Hill, the seat of the Buganda government. The history of the two hills is intertwined, geographically, politically, and religiously.[11]

The 300-bed Mengo Hospital is a community hospital affiliated with the Church of Uganda. It is also known as Namirembe Hospital. It was the first hospital in Uganda and was started by Albert Ruskin Cook in May 1897.[11]

At the north-western base of Namirembe Hill are the Buganda royal burial grounds known as the Kasubi Tombs. It is here that the last four kings of Buganda have been buried.[11]

The Bulange Complex includes Buganda's parliament building, known as the "Lukiiko", The complex is on Namirembe Hill, just across from Mengo Hill. The Mengo Palace on Mengo Hill is connected to the Bulange Complex by a straight road, about a mile long, called the "Kabaka Anjagala Road" ("The King Loves Me" in English). About halfway, the straight road is intersected by Lubaga Road. There is a roundabout for the use of ordinary travelers. However, there is a strait-way through the roundabout with a gate. That is for the exclusive use of the Kabaka when moving between the palace and the parliament building. Tradition forbids the king from going round the roundabout. He must travel straight when moving between the two locations.[11]

Additional points of interest

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The following additional points of interest lie on or near Namirembe Hill:

  • Headquarters of the Province of the Church of Uganda.
  • Residence of the Archbishop of the Church of Uganda.
  • Residence of the Bishop of Namirembe Anglican Diocese.
  • Mengo Senior School a public mixed day school.
  • Sanyu Babies Home – An orphanage managed by a non-governmental organization.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Namirembe Hill – Things to See & Do | Buganda Tourism". Retrieved 2021-05-19.
  2. ^ Nsimbi, M. B. (April 1980). "Munger Africana Library Notes: Luganda names, clans and totems". California Institute of Technology. 0047–8350.
  3. ^ Barlas, Robert (2000). Uganda. New York: Marshall Cavendish. p. 86. ISBN 0-7614-0981-5. OCLC 41299243.
  4. ^ Merschat, Stephen R. "Who's Your Baby? Over 112,000 Baby Names and Meanings". babynames.merschat.com. Retrieved 2021-05-19.
  5. ^ "Namirembe Hill | Uganda Travel Guide". 8 August 2014. Retrieved 2021-05-19.
  6. ^ Crabtree, W A (1914). "The languages of Uganda protectorate" (PDF). Journal of the Royal African Society. 13 (50): 152–166. JSTOR 716185.
  7. ^ "Road Distance Between Uganda Post Office, Kampala Road, Kampala And Namirembe Hill, Kampala, With Interactive Map" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
  8. ^ "Location of Namirembe Hill, Kampala City, Uganda" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
  9. ^ Uganda Travel Guide (August 2020). "About Namirembe Hill, Kampala City, Uganda". Uganda Travel Guide. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
  10. ^ Kampala (Uganda). City Council. Kampala city handbook. Published by Gava Associated Services. LCCN 2008346872. OCLC 231694517.
  11. ^ a b c d e "Profile And History of Namirembe Hill". Uganda Travel Guide (UTG). Retrieved 21 June 2014.
  12. ^ Uganda Safaris Tours (August 2021). "Uganda's Oldest Cathedral: Namirembe Cathedral". Uganda Safaris Tours. Kampala, Uganda. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
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