Kasese District

Kasese District is a district in Uganda. It is located in the western region of Uganda. The district is home to Mountain Rwenzori, the highest mountain in Uganda. The headquarters of the district is located in Kasese Municipality, the largest town in the district. Other urban centres in the district include; Hima Town Council, Bwera Town Council and Mubuku Town Council. The neighbouring districts are; Kamwenge, Rubirizi, Ntoroko, Kitagwenda and Bunyangabu.

Kasese district was formed in 1974 under the Provincial Administration of Rwenzori district that was curved out of Kabarole District. Prior to this, it was part of Toro.