Suam, Uganda is a border crossing between Uganda and Kenya. The settlement sits directly across the Suam River from Suam, Kenya. Su…Suam, Uganda is a border crossing between Uganda and Kenya. The settlement sits directly across the Suam River from Suam, Kenya. Suam is located in Bukwo District, in the Eastern Region of Uganda, approximately 13 kilometres, by road, southeast of Bukwo, the location of the district headquarters. Suam lies approximately 142 kilometres, by road, northeast of Mbale, the nearest large city. This location lies approximately 370 kilometres, by road, northeast of Kampala, the capital and largest city of that country. The coordinates of Suam, Uganda are 1°13'02.0"N 34°43'56.0"E. The average elevation of the settlement is 2,160 metres above sea level.