Independent bookshop in Kampala, Uganda
Operating since 1927, Uganda's oldest bookshop.
The Bookshop Atlas
Bookshops in Uganda
77 independent bookshops in 38 towns.
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Towns and cities, A–Z
Each has its own guide with a map and, where the shops are close enough, a walking route.
Towns and cities
- Arua1
- Base Camp 031
- Biira1
- Bugiri1
- Busitema1
- Fort Portal3
- Gulu4
- Hoima2
- Jinja1
- Jinja Central Division1
- Kabale1
- Kagoma1
- Kajjansi1
- Kakira Town Council1
- Kampala21
- Kasese1
- Kasonga3
- Kigumba1
- Kira2
- Kitebi1
- Lira1
- Luuka District1
- Luwero1
- Malaba Town Council1
- Masaka4
- Masaka1
- Masindi2
- Mayuge1
- Mbale2
- Mbale City3
- Moroto1
- Nakabugu1
- Nakabugu A1
- Ndejje1
- Nebbi3
- Tororo1
- Wakiso1
- Yumbe2
Finding bookshops in Uganda
- How many bookshops are listed in Uganda?
The Atlas currently lists 77 active bookshops across 38 towns and cities in Uganda. This is the number in our directory, not a claim that every shop in the area has been recorded.
- Can I find secondhand bookshops in Uganda?
No current listings are categorised as selling secondhand books. Some shops may carry used stock without that detail being recorded. Check the individual listings or suggest a missing shop.
- Are the opening hours and accessibility details checked?
The Atlas displays available source information. A listing without opening hours or access details is incomplete, not necessarily closed or inaccessible. Check each shop's website and confirm anything essential before travelling.
- Can I add a shop or correct a listing?
Yes. Send the shop's name, location and a reliable website or other source. Suggestions and corrections are reviewed before changing the Atlas.
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