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White House Ugansa | |
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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 and business landmark in Uganda, modeled after the White House in Washington, D.C.[1][2] Initiated by Ugandan entrepreneur Hamis Kiggundu, it functions both as a tourist attraction and the headquarters for Ham Agro-Processing Industries, among other ventures he owns.[3][4][5]
Location
The Ugandan White House 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. The coordinates of the neighborhood are:0°10'21.0"N, 32°31'06.0"E (Latitude:0.172504; Longitude:32.518333).[2][6][3]
The neighborhood is located about 21 kilometres (13 mi), northeast of the town of Entebbe, the nearest large town.[7] This is approximately 20 kilometres (12 mi), southwest of Kampala, the capital and largest city in the country.[8]
History
The project, inspired by the American presidential residence, was designed to serve both cultural and practical business purposes.[9] The construction of The White House Uganda represents a notable development in the country's architectural and business sectors.[10] It was intended to symbolize the modern aspirations of Ugandan entrepreneurship and economic growth. Once completed, the building became the central office for Kiggundu's business operations.[11][12]
Construction Timeline
Construction of The White House Uganda began in December 2019 and was completed in September 2021.[13][14]
See also
References
- ^ Penresa.com (10 March 2021). "Ham Enterprises Limited: Hamis Kiggundu" (PDF). Forbes Africa Magazine. p. 24. Retrieved 20 March 2020.
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ a b Kazooba, Lawrence (2021-11-07). "Billionaire Ham Kiggundu sets up posh HQs to send message of building Uganda's fastest growing group of companies". Watchdog Uganda. 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, Real Muloodi (2021-10-24). "Why Has Hamis Kiggundu Built the White House in Uganda?". Real Muloodi News Network. Retrieved 2024-04-16.
- ^ Google (26 April 2016). "Location of Akright City, Wakiso District, Uganda" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 26 April 2016.
- ^ GFC (26 April 2016). "Distance between Entebbe, Central Region, Uganda and Akright City, Central Region, Uganda". Globefeed.com (GFC). Retrieved 26 April 2016.
- ^ GFC (26 April 2016). "Distance between Kampala Road, Kampala, Central Region, Uganda and Akright City, Central Region, Uganda". Globefeed.com (GFC). Retrieved 26 April 2016.
- ^ 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.
- ^ watchdog (2020-10-16). "Tycoon Ham Kiggundu Starts Shs440 bn integrated Agro Processing Plant". Watchdog Uganda. Retrieved 2024-04-16.
- ^ BigEye, Ug1 (2022-05-10). "Why Ham Built A Ugandan White House". Retrieved 2024-04-16.
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: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Reporter, NELSON MANDELA | PML Daily (2020-10-16). "PICTORIAL: Tycoon Ham starts $120M integrated Agro Processing Plant". PML Daily. Retrieved 2024-04-16.
- ^ 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.
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