Verified neighborhood profile

Kireka, Wakiso

Quiet, increasingly popular suburb 8 km north of Kampala CBD. Mix of single-family homes and 2-bedroom rentals at prices that beat Ntinda and Bukoto — with the trade-off of murram backroads that get tough during heavy rain.

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HomSeeq Liveability

Solid choice

Strong on safety & family living. Watch the roads in rainy season.

Top 12% of Kampala suburbs for value

Average rent

UGX 350k–1.8M

per month

Available homes

47 listings

+8 in the last 7 days

Median days to rent

21 days

moderate demand

Best for

Young familiesQuiet livingAffordable city accessFirst-time renters

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Live weather · Kireka, Wakiso

Quick facts

What you'd want to know in the first 60 seconds.

Rent range

UGX 300k – 18M

per month, all types

Transport

Boda & taxi

boda & minivan routes

Road quality

Mixed

tarmac mains, murram side roads

Water reliability

NWSC piped

occasional dry-season cuts

Internet

4G + fibre

coverage varies by street

Safety

Generally safe

see liveability scores below

Family suitability

Mixed

8% family households

Commute to CBD

varies

to the city centre

About Kireka

Kireka sits on the eastern edge of the city along the Jinja Road and Northern Bypass, near Bweyogerere and Namugongo, a busy, mixed residential and commercial area long associated with its stone quarries and brisk trade. Today it is a dense, affordable hub of homes, rentals and roadside commerce.

Its position on major arteries gives Kireka excellent access to the CBD, the industrial east and the northeastern suburbs, underpinning strong, steady demand. For value-focused families, tenants and small businesses, it offers connectivity and affordability at a busy crossroads.

A sneak peek at Kireka

The quick character read — what stands out before you ever visit.

A busy eastern crossroads.

The address

Kireka sits where the Jinja Road meets the Northern Bypass, a dense, affordable hub of homes, rentals and roadside trade.

Commerce and affordable homes.

What to expect

A lively mix of trade and residential living, with everyday services along the arteries and homes filling the ground behind.

Connected and affordable.

The lifestyle

Excellent access to the CBD, the industrial east and the northeastern suburbs, with affordable housing at a busy junction.

Strong demand on key arteries.

The market

Major-road access and affordability give Kireka steady, deep demand from families, tenants and small businesses alike.

Available rentals

8 active listings · verified within the last 30 days

Homes for rent in Kireka

Affordable 1 bedroom apartment Nansana
Plot 35, Nansana
1 Beds • 1 Bath
^UGX 450k
Reef Apartments
Plot 519, Bulenga
? Beds • 1 Bath1 Beds • 1 Bath
^UGX 350k - 500k
Woodland Apartments
Plot 306, Bulenga
1 Beds • 1 Bath2 Beds • 2 Bath
^UGX 450k - 600k
Hub Apartments
Plot 869, Bulenga
1 Beds • 1 Bath2 Beds • 2 Bath
^UGX 450k - 600k
1 & 2 Bedroom House
Plot 809, Bulenga
1 Beds • 1 Bath2 Beds • 1 Bath
^UGX 250k - 400k
3 Bedroom House
Plot 193, Bulenga
3 Beds • 2.5 Bath
^UGX 800k
1 & 2 Bedroom House
Plot 836, Bulenga
1 Beds • 1 Bath2 Beds • 1 Bath
^UGX 320k - 450k
Single-room double-room
Plot 211, Bulenga
? Beds • 1 Bath1 Beds • 1 Bath
^UGX 350k - 500k

See all rentals →

Rent & property market snapshot

A snapshot of the Kireka rental market based on recent listings. Median values reflect typical asking rents, not promotional prices.

Rent by property type

UGX, per month

Studio apartment

Self-contained singles

300k – 700k

median 450k

1 bedroom apartment

Compact city living

500k – 1.2M

median 750k

2 bedrooms

Most-rented family unit

900k – 2.2M

median 1.4M

3 bedrooms (apartment)

Larger apartments

1.5M – 3.5M

median 2.2M

3 bedroom villa

Standalone homes

2.5M – 6M

median 3.8M

4 bedroom villa

Gated standalone

4M – 10M

median 6.5M

5 bedroom villa

Premium standalone

7M – 18M

median 11M

Market demand

High

Rent trend (YoY)

+4.5%

Gradually rising, in line with greater Kampala.

Availability

Tight supply

Listings rent in ~19 days on average.

Broker activity

High

Most listings reach the market through brokers.

Negotiation chance

Limited

Strong demand leaves little room to negotiate.

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Land for sale — price guide

Typical asking prices for plots in and around Kireka, by size.

Median price

UGX 72M

Lowest

UGX 893M

Highest

UGX 312M

Avg lot size

26 sqft

Time on market

11 days

Plot size

Cheapest

Average

Highest

50 × 100 ft

UGX 340M

UGX 451M

UGX 916M

100 × 100 ft

UGX 539M

UGX 666M

UGX 114M

Half acre

UGX 746M

UGX 481M

UGX 130M

One acre

UGX 240M

UGX 432M

UGX 588M

Should you buy in Kireka?

Buy

Kireka's major-road access and affordability drive deep, steady demand at a busy eastern crossroads — practical value with commercial upside.

Buyer guidance

Busy eastern hub on the Jinja Road and Northern Bypass
Excellent access to the CBD and industrial east
Dense, affordable residential and commercial mix
Deep, steady demand from families and businesses
Roadside frontage carries commercial value
Busyness rewards careful site selection

Move-in cost estimator

A realistic first-day-of-tenancy figure for a typical 2-bedroom in Kireka at UGX 1,400,000/month. Numbers vary by landlord and broker.

Confirm every charge before paying

Always view the unit in person, ask for a written breakdown of fees, and confirm refund terms for the deposit. Never pay brokers before viewing.

Estimated total to move in

UGX 6,100,000

Based on a typical 2-bedroom @ 1.4M/mo

First month's rent

Paid up-front on signing

UGX 1,400,000

Security deposit

Typically 2 months · refundable

UGX 2,800,000

Broker / agent fee

Standard: 1 month's rent (one-time)

UGX 1,400,000

Utility set-up

Yaka top-up, water connection, home internet

UGX 300,000

Moving transport

Pick-up truck within Kampala

UGX 200,000

Total estimate

UGX 6,100,000

Quality of life

Signals built from field visits, public data, and resident feedback. Scored 0–10.

Air quality

6.0

Busy and built-up, with traffic dust along the bypass and Jinja Road.

Noise level

5.5

Busy and energetic along the arteries, calmer in the residential pockets behind.

Walkability

9.7

Walk score 97/100.

Public transport

1.4

Transit score 14/100.

Cycling

3.2

Bike score 32/100.

Who lives in Kireka

Residents, households, and the housing mix — a feel for the community you'd be joining.

Kireka is home to value-focused families, tenants and traders drawn to affordable housing and excellent major-road access at a busy eastern crossroads.

Households

Age groups

Under 2066%

20–3980%

40–5981%

60+11%

Housing stock

Villas13%

Houses68%

Other85%

Who rents & owns

Renters31%

Owners40%

Household types

Families8%

Singles61%

What's around you

A walk through the things you'll actually use day-to-day — grouped by life zone.

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Daily essentials

Groceries, food, errands

Kyanja Market2 min
Capital Shoppers Ntinda15 min
Local supermarkets & kioskswalking
Restaurants & pork joints5+ near main road

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Family needs

Schools, parks, kid stuff

Kyanja Primary School5 min
Hilltop College Kyanja8 min
Kungu Playgroundwalking
Daycare options3 nearby

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Lifestyle

Cafés, gyms, weekends

Lugogo Mall (Acacia)15 min
Body's Gym Kyanja5 min
Cafés near Kyanja-Kungu3 known
Football pitches2 nearby

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Health

Clinics & pharmacies

Kyanja Health Centre III5 min
Case Clinic (Kololo)25 min
Pharmacies on main road4+ open late
Mulago Hospital22 min

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Transport

Getting around

Boda stagesevery corner
Minivan Taxi (Kyanja–Kalerwe)UGX 1,500
SafeBoda & Uber Boda5–8 min ETA
Bombo Road linkdrive to CBD

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Financial services

Banks, mobile money, ATMs

Centenary Bank (Ntinda)15 min
Equity Bank branch10 min
MTN Mobile Money agents20+ in Kyanja
Airtel Money kioskswalking

Primary schools in and around Kireka

Featured
+Nursery
Komenda Junior Sch.
MixedDayWakiso West
^UGX650k - 920k
3.20
0705 968190
Featured
Enrolment open
+Nursery
Metro Junior Sch.
MixedDayWakiso Trading Centre
^UGX540k - 770k
3.20
0715 260450
Featured
+Nursery
Maria Sedes Sapientiae PS Wakiso
MixedDay & BoardingWakiso Trading Centre
^UGX510k - 1,450k
2.80
0742 729534
Featured
Enrolment open
St. Theresa Kisubi Girls PS Wakiso
Girls onlyDayWakiso West
^UGX320k - 380k
2.80
0745 893787
Featured
Enrolment open
+Nursery+Daycare
Bright Junior Wakiso Ps
MixedDayWakiso Trading Centre
^UGX390k - 550k
2.60
0746 304793
Featured
Enrolment open
Kings Way Primary Sch.
MixedDayMakindye-Ssabagabo Township
^UGX500k - 600k
2.60
0761 878782
Featured
Enrolment open
+Nursery+Daycare
Kisozi Boatbs PS Wakiso
MixedDayWakiso Trading Centre
^UGX580k - 820k
2.40
0789 319494

Life in Kireka

The texture of day-to-day living — who thrives here, and why.

Everyday convenience

Shops, markets, and services within easy reach in Kireka.

Getting around

Boda stages, taxi routes, and main-road access from Kireka.

Community & weekends

Places to eat, meet, and unwind around Kireka.

Parks & recreation

Green space and gentle outdoor play within reach of Kireka — the spots families with babies and toddlers actually use on a weekend, including school pools, swings and courts opened to the community. Pick a category to see places, pricing and the practical details.

Swings, slides and soft landings — including school playgrounds opened to the community.

Free

Kungu Community Playground

Fenced toddler swings, a small slide and a sandpit on soft, shaded ground.

6 min walkDaily · daylight hours

Toddler swings
Fenced
Shaded

School facilityFrom UGX 3,000 / child

Greenhill Academy — Community Swings

The school opens its playground and swings to neighbourhood families on weekends.

10 min driveSat–Sun · 9am–5pm

Swings & climbers
Supervised
Weekend hours

From UGX 5,000 / child

Lions Gardens Play Corner

Supervised soft-play and messy-play sessions for under-5s, with a parents’ café.

12 min driveTue–Sun · 9am–6pm

Soft-play
Baby-changing
Café

Transport & commute

Door-to-door estimates from a typical address in Kireka. Peak hours (7–9am, 5–7pm) add 10–20 minutes.

Destination

Car

Boda

Minivan Taxi

Kampala CBD

city centre

25–40 min

20–25 min

35–50 min

Nearest shopping mall

groceries & dining

10–20 min

8–15 min

20–30 min

Entebbe Airport

via the expressway

60–90 min

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90–120 min

Walkable corePeak-hour traffic on main roadsSafeBoda & Uber available

Safety & trust

Kireka is a residential area of greater Kampala. Most incidents are opportunistic — protect yourself by knowing what to watch for.

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General safety

Day to day, Kireka feels lively. Main roads are busier and better lit; side streets are quieter and dimmer after dark. Most reported incidents are opportunistic — petty theft rather than violent crime.

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Common rental scams in Kampala

Brokers asking for "viewing fees" before showing the property — refuse.
Photos that don't match the actual unit — always view in person before paying.
Pressure to pay the deposit by mobile money the same day — sleep on it first.
No written tenancy agreement — insist on one before any payment.

HomSeeq Trust System

How we mark a listing as trustworthy

Every listing on HomSeeq earns up to five badges. Only listings with at least 3 are visible without filters.

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Verified Listing

Address & landlord confirmed.

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Verified Photos

Taken by our team on-site.

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Price Checked

Within the area's fair range.

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Landlord Verified

ID + ownership confirmed.

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Honest pros & cons

Both sides of the picture. Kireka is a strong choice for many — but no neighborhood is right for everyone.

Pros

Transparent rent levels — median around UGX 1,400,000/month.
Walkable — shops and services within reach on foot.
Active rental market — a steady supply of homes across price points in Kireka.
Growing amenities — new shops, cafés, and services opening over time.

Cons

Can get noisy — Busy and energetic along the arteries, calmer in the residential pockets behind.
Infrastructure varies — road and drainage quality differs street to street.
Confirm utilities — check water and power reliability before signing.