Due to lack of proper urban planning, it has grown into a commercial, industrial and residential township with poor infrastructure.

The lack of developed infrastructure and poor service provision has exposed the town dwellings and residents to several challenges including flooding and water borne diseases.

[1] Bwaise is bordered by Kawempe to the north, Kyebando to the east, Mulago to the southeast, Makerere to the south and Kasubi to the southwest.

This location lies approximately 5 kilometres (3.1 mi), by road, north of Kampala's central business district.

[3] Fast population growth has resulted in encroachment on the wetlands, the construction of unplanned buildings and poor drainage systems.