White House, Uganda

White House Uganda
Top: the front facade facing the Kampala-Entebbe Express Highway; Bottom: the rear facade facing the Ham Agro-Processing Industries in Akright City
White House, Uganda is located in Uganda
White House, Uganda
Map of Uganda showing the location of The White House
General information
AddressPlot 1636 Block 405 Akright City, along Entebbe–Kampala Expressway
Uganda
Coordinates0°10′0″N 32°30′52″E / 0.16667°N 32.51444°E / 0.16667; 32.51444
Current tenantsHam Group of Companies, Ham Agro-Processing Industries
Construction started13 December 2019; 5 years ago (2019-12-13)
Completed21 September 2021; 3 years ago (2021-09-21)
OwnerHamis Kiggundu
Design and construction
Architect(s)Christopher Omara
EngineerIvan Ssewankambo (ISB Construction)

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

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][5]

History

Construction began in December 2019 drawing inspiration from the American presidential residence, Kiggundu's project aimed to create a landmark that combines cultural symbolism with functional business use. It was completed in September 2021.[6][7][8]

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.[9]

References

  1. ^ "Ham Enterprises Limited: Hamis Kiggundu" (PDF). Forbes Africa Magazine. 10 March 2021. p. 24. Retrieved 20 March 2020.
  2. ^ "Why Has Hamis Kiggundu Built the White House in Uganda?". Real Muloodi News Network. 24 October 2021. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
  3. ^ Osoro, William (6 April 2023). ""You can make it in Africa": Tycoon Hamis Kiggundu builds White House replica". Tuko.co.ke - Kenya news. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
  4. ^ Mandela, Nelson (9 May 2022). "All you need to know about tycoon Ham's White House". PML Daily. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
  5. ^ Asiteza, Remmy (9 May 2022). "Tycoon Hamis Kiggundu reveals why he built his "White House", a Replica of US President's official residence". Daily Express. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
  6. ^ Oko, Nelson (6 April 2024). "Hamis Kiggundu". Bizmart: Business in Motion. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
  7. ^ iWitness (8 November 2021). "Ham's multi-billion Ugandan White House leaves netizens in awe". Galaxy FM 100.2. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
  8. ^ Musaasizi, Brian | (10 May 2022). "Tycoon Ham's 'White House' In Uganda, A Carbon Copy Of US President's Official Residence Brings Excitement in East Africa". ONLINE. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
  9. ^ Mandela, Nelson (12 November 2021). "Meet Hamis Kiggundu, the 37-year-old Investor transforming Uganda through Real Estate". PML Daily. Retrieved 16 April 2024.