Kawanda

Kawanda is a place name of Ugandan origin, most commonly associated with a suburb located in the Kawempe Division of Kampala, the capital city of Uganda. Kawanda is known for housing the Kawanda Agricultural Research Institute (KARI), one of the main research centers for the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO) of Uganda. The area is characterized by agricultural land use, residential areas, and associated commercial activity. It is situated north of Kampala's central business district. The name "Kawanda" likely refers to a geographical feature or historical significance in the local Luganda language. Further research into local history and language would be needed to determine the precise etymology.