Kyegegwa District
Kyegegwa District is a district in Western Region of Uganda. The town of Kyegegwa hosts the district headquarters. Location Kyegegwa District is bordered by Kibaale District to the north, Mubende District to the east, Kiruhura District to the south, Kamwenge District to the south-west, and Kyenjojo District to the north-west. Kyegegwa is approximately , east of Fort Portal, the largest town in the Toro sub-region. Overview Kyegegwa District was created by an act of the Ugandan Parliament, on 1 July 2009. Before then, the district was part of Kyenjojo District. Kyegegwa District is part of the Tooro sub-region, which is coterminous with Tooro Kingdom. Population In 1991, the national population census estimated the district population at 63,500. The national census in 2002 estimated the population at 110,900. In 2012, the mid-year population was estimated at 159,800. Administration The current District Chairperson is Byamukama Kisoke John elected for 2016–2021 and 2021-2026 on NRM ticket. The economic activities Livestock farming cultivation mainly; maize, bananas, fruits, beans, groundnuts, cassava, millet, iris potatoes, sweet potatoes. Aquaculture/Fish farming Business in agricultural produce and livestock Apiculture (beekeeping): The District has a total number of 200 active beekeepers with estimated honey production of 30 tonnes per year.