Obote: The Premier’s Own Story
The Premier’s Own Story – as told to “Argus” Reporter John South The European secretary came into the small office at 3 p.m. carrying a tray on which was a pot of tea and three cakes. “This is my breakfast, lunch and possibly my dinner”, said the Prime Minister as he ate the three cakes. For 37-year-old Apolo Milton Obote, Prime Minister of Independent Uganda, is...Read More
Uganda’s Inspectors General of Police
Uganda has been served by several Inspectors-General and Commissioners of Police. Here is a list of Inspector Generals of Police since the country attained its independence in October 1962. Michael J. Macoun, 1959-1964 Lt. Col. Wilson Erinayo Oryema, 1964-1971 Benjamin Othieno, 1971-1974 Luke Ofungi, 1974-1975 Kassim Musa Obura, 1975-1977 Odria, 1977-1979 David Nsubuga Barlow, 1979 William...Read More
Sir Edward Muteesa II’s Speech on Independence Day – 9th Oct 1962
Sir. Edward Fredrick Luwangula Muteesa II is the first president of Uganda. He was also the Kabaka of Buganda Kingdom, the largest ethnic group in Uganda. Here is his first speech as the president of Uganda. Ever wondered how the founder of Modern day Uganda was/has been honored and commemorated? Well, well, thanks to Buganda Archives, the writing is on the wall. We commemorate the Founder of...Read MoreList of Uganda’s Attorney Generals
The attorney general of Uganda is the principal legal advisor of Uganda’s government. The office of the attorney general is a cabinet level position. Here is the list of the different attorney generals that have served Uganda since independence. P.J. Wilkinson, 1954-1961 C.G.F.F Dreschfield, 1961-1962 Godfrey Lukongwa Binaisa, 1962-1967 Lameck Lubowa, 1967-1971 P.J. Nkambo Mugerwa,...Read More
What is the Easiest Car to Maintain in Uganda?
4×4 Toyota Rav4 is the easiest rental car to maintain in Uganda. Toyota Rav4 is among the best Toyota models available for hire. Premio car is also popular for its easy maintenance. Compared to most cars, at least Toyota Rav4 and Premio rental cars have spare parts available and also mechanics with vast knowledge with such models. When choosing the rental car in Uganda for your road trip,...Read More
8 Things that Influence Car Rental Price in Uganda
It is often hard to be completely objective and determine the price for your rental car in Uganda. We tend to think about how expensive the repairs are, how much time and effort we have invested in it, how much it costs us, how much we spend on insurance, road tax, maintenance among others. Very simple advice would be – please set a lower price for the first rentals and then you can increase...Read More