Heritage Retail Since 1927
Uganda Bookshop
A century-strong reading landmark on Colville Street, serving schools, families, churches, and Ugandan authors with trusted books and learning materials.
Est. 1927
Plot 4 Colville Street
National Cultural Site
What We Stand For
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A Bookshop That Carries Uganda's Reading Culture
Uganda Bookshop began as a Church printing and book distribution point, then grew into one of the country's best known book destinations. Today it still balances mission and commerce: supplying quality reading resources while staying accessible to schools and families.
From Bibles and liturgical texts to classroom books, revision guides, and office stationery, the store remains a practical daily resource in central Kampala and an anchor within CCHCL's publishing ecosystem.
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Milestones Across One Century
A quick timeline of how Uganda Bookshop evolved while keeping literary and faith resources at the center of its identity.
The operation begins as one of the earliest organized church publishing and bookselling channels in Uganda.
The bookshop expands procurement and relationships with international publishers, broadening titles and supply reliability.
Coordination with Church publishing institutions strengthens content distribution and faith education resources.
Product mix now serves schools, offices, readers, and parishes while preserving shelf space for Ugandan authors.
Browse Our Core Shelves
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Faith & Worship Materials
Reliable access to Bibles, prayer texts, devotionals, and discipleship resources for individual reading and parish programs.
- Prayer and liturgy essentials for Anglican congregations
- Christian living and youth discipleship titles
- Gift and memorial editions for milestone events
Schools & Study Support
Term-by-term educational stock for learners, teachers, and institutions across primary and secondary levels.
- Curriculum-aligned textbooks and revision papers
- Exercise books and assessment support materials
- Bulk order facilitation for schools and diocesan programs
Office & Stationery Essentials
Professional and student-ready stationery for daily office operations, school administration, and personal productivity.
- Notebooks, files, pens, and presentation supplies
- Small office restocking for teams and institutions
- Seasonal exam and enrollment support packs
Ugandan Voices
The local shelf celebrates Ugandan authors and publishers, helping preserve national stories for future generations.
- Fiction and biographies from Ugandan writers
- Children's literature rooted in local context
- Community spotlight displays during key seasons
Colville Street Visit Point
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Address
Plot 4, Colville Street, Kampala
Near Kampala Road