Mbale travel guide

This article refers to the town of Mbale. For the corresponding district, see Mbale District.
Mbale is a town in south eastern Uganda and the chief town of the Mbale District. It lies 190 km (120 mi.) northeast of Kampala, on the Tororo-Pakwach railway near Mount Elgon. It is known for its nightlife, and has a clock tower in the centre of town. Its 1991 census population was 53,634. Mbale is home to the Islamic University in Uganda, as well as the Moses synagogue around which most of the Abayudaya live. The population includes members of the Gishu ethnic group, mainly the Bamasaaba and Bagisu.
An early scene in Casino Royale (2006) is set in Mbale. James Bond (Daniel Craig) himself is not in the scene. (...) more....

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