Community · Kampala, Uganda
Indians in Kampala
The Indian and South Asian community in Kampala, in one place: 3 Indian businesses and services. Everything is local — ranked by how far it is from you in the app.
Uganda’s Indian community, rebuilt since the 1980s after the 1972 expulsion: the temples and gurdwaras of the city centre, and Diwali across Kampala.
About 39,000 overseas Indians (Indian citizens and people of Indian origin) live in Uganda: 38,800 in the Indian Ministry of External Affairs’ estimate for January 2026. That is a national figure, not one for Kampala alone. Source: Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India — population of overseas Indians
Festivals in Kampala
- Diwali in Kampala 2026
Sunday, 8 November 2026
Indian businesses and services in Kampala
The directory →Dolphin Indian food
Restaurants · Kampala
KBB Grill Bar
Restaurants · Kampala
Piato
Restaurants · Kampala
Questions
How many Indians live in Kampala?
About 39,000 overseas Indians (Indian citizens and people of Indian origin) live in Uganda: 38,800 in the Indian Ministry of External Affairs’ estimate for January 2026. That is a national figure, not one for Kampala alone. That is 29,800 Indian citizens and 9,000 people of Indian origin. Source: Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India — population of overseas Indians.
When is Diwali 2026 in Kampala?
Diwali 2026 falls on Sunday, 8 November 2026. Community celebrations in Kampala are usually on the nearest weekends — each one is listed with its own date.
Where can I find Indian shops and services in Kampala?
The Namaste Community directory lists 3 Indian businesses and services in Kampala — grocers, restaurants, tailors, beauty, tutors and more — with reviews from members.
Everything in Kampala, ranked by distance from you — events, groups, questions and businesses, in the app.
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