Kampala being the capital of Uganda means that it holds the most notable, popular people in the city. These include celebrities, leaders and noble men. Here are the 100 most popular people in Kampala and the list is as follows;
- Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi, the Kabaka of Buganda. He was crowned on 31st July 1993 and he is the leader of the Buganda Kingdom, the largest kingdom in Uganda.
- Bobi Wine real names Kyagulanyi Robert Ssentamu. A musician and politician, leader of the National Unity Party. He is the leading opposition leader and the most popular Member of Parliament representing the people of Kyadondo East Constituency.
- H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni – The president of Uganda since 1986. He came to power on 26th January 1986 and has been leading the country for the past 35 years.
- Eddy Kenzo
- Sheebah Karungi
- Idi Amin Died – Though he died at 78 years in 2003 Idi Amin is surprisingly one of the popular Ugandans. (1925-2003)Idi Amin Dada was the third President of Uganda, ruling from 1971 to 1979. Amin joined the British colonial regiment, and worked as the Army Commander till he ousted Amin in 1971.
- Rtd. Col Dr. Kiiza Warren Kifefe Besigye – The Leader of the Forum for Democratic Change. He has been the most popular opposition leader till Bobi Wine emerged in 2017. He is still a popular contender for the presidential bid come 2021.
- Erias Lukwago – The Mayor of Kampala. This politician and lawyer is among the most popular people in Kampala.
- Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga
- Bebe Cool
- Bad Black
- Kiprotich
- Spice Diana
- Nabagereka Sylivia Naginda
- Muhammad Nsereko
- Archbishop Kizito Lwanga
- Rema Namakula
- Jose Chameleon
- Sudhir Ruparelia
- Emmanuel Cardinal Wamala – The Archbishop of the Catholic Church of Uganda
- Fresh Kid
- Betty Nambooze
- Sheila Gashumba
- Lawrence Mulindwa
- Tamale Joseph Mirundi
- Emmanuel Mutebire
- Pastor Bugingo Aloysius
- Denis Onyango
- Steven Kiprotich
- Zari the Boss Lady
- Prophet Mbonye
- Dr. Joseph Sserwadda
- Maama Fiina
- Winnie Nwagi
- Faridah Nakazibwe
- Stella Nyanzi
- Rebecca Kadaga
- Full Figure
- Ivan Ssemwanga
- Sheikh Nuhu Muzaata
- Kasirye Ggwanga
- Winnie Nwagi
- David Lutalo
- MC Kats
- Bryan White
- VJ Junior
- John Black