This is approximately 28 kilometres (17 mi), by road, south of Kabale, the largest city in the sub-region.

Around 1600AD, the first Bakiga (named after their ancestor Kashyiga) arrived from Rwanda, came to the hills of Kagarama and Rwanyena, fearing to cross the big lake which they named Bunyonyi, (too big that small birds could not cross it), they discovered a shorter route along the plains where there was a tree under which they rested, played and prayed giving thanks to their ancestors before they could proceed to the hills.

That time, they migrated from Rwanda in places like Byumba, Murindi, Ruhengyere, Mukaniga and Buganza (especially from the Bumbogo Kingdom) in search of fertile land and to escape natural hazards and internal political conflicts.

When Chief Rubunga was sending envoys to Mpororo, it is at Gatuna under the command of the now called the Abagyesera and Abasigi clans that the first group disobeyed and went towards Ankore.

Kamuganguzi on the other hand, is along the main road to Kigali and the inhabitants are believed to be more sociable compared to those in Rubaya.

These sons and daughters include:[5] Katuna is also famous for very fertile lands that are used for dairy cattle keeping and the growing of Irish potatoes.

On one side of the road are very steep and rocky mountains that make the construction of houses very tedious and expensive.

To construct houses on the swampy side of the road, one has to first fill the place with rocks and a lot of soil.

This young university has distinguished itself by winning a World Bank grant for promoting the use of information technology.

The hilly terrain that has earned Kigezi the nickname "Switzerland of Africa" is evident around Katuna.

The terraced hills look beautiful with the wide variety of food crops and forest cover.

There are modest hotels, such as Katuna Inn, where tourists can relax for a drink and local dishes.

Foreign exchange transactions are conducted by money changers who deal with currencies including United States Dollars, Rwandan francs and Ugandan shillings.