[2] Masindi is approximately 211 kilometres (131 mi) northwest of Kampala, Uganda's capital and largest city, on an all-weather tarmac highway.

[3] This location is approximately 57 kilometres (35 mi) north-east of Hoima, the largest city in the Bunyoro sub-region.

[1] As capital of Bunyoro, Masindi was visited by Samuel and Florence Baker, British explorers and anti-slavery campaigners, from 25 April 1872 to 14 June 1873.

[2] During World War II, Masindi was the location of the second-largest refugee camp for Poles escaping from Soviet-occupied Poland in East Africa.

Three out of four divisions in town; Kigulya, Karujubu and Nyagahya are unable to generate enough revenue to meet service demands.

[2] The District Council equally joins the Government to promote Education for all its citizens in partnership with parents and others members of the community.