Karuma

Karuma is a town in Uganda, located in the Western Region within Kiryandongo District. It lies on the Victoria Nile near Karuma Falls, a rapid area along the river before it flows toward the north. The town functions as a market center for agriculture and a service point for travelers and residents in the surrounding rural areas.

The local economy is largely based on agriculture, with crops such as maize, cassava, and beans, and livestock farming common in the surrounding countryside. Commerce, transport services, and small-scale enterprises support the town’s economy. Infrastructure and development in the area include improvements in road connectivity and energy projects; the vicinity is known for the Karuma Hydroelectric Power Station, a major national project on the Nile aimed at expanding Uganda’s electricity generation.

Transport and connectivity: Karuma sits on transport corridors that connect western and northern Uganda, linking major urban centers and facilitating trade and mobility. Education and health: Local facilities include primary and secondary schools and basic health clinics that serve residents and nearby communities. Geographical notes: Karuma is near the Karuma Falls on the Nile, an area recognized for its natural scenery and its role in regional development.

See also: Karuma Hydroelectric Power Station, Victoria Nile, Kiryandongo District.