HAPPY INDEPENDENCE WEEK 🇺🇬 Tonight on @ubctvuganda at 10pm. Honouring the Past. Confronting the Present. Shaping the Future. - UGANDA @64: Independence Amid Debt, Unemployment & Rising Cost of Living — What Are We Celebrating? - Most Ugandans Are One Crisis Away from Poverty: How Do We Build a Self-Reliant Economy? Meet the panel @HonEchweru @edtabaro @teira2k @GKaruhanga1 @akampuliraPatience

Uganda gained independence alongside many of its neighbours, but like much of Africa, it faced setbacks soon after. Despite this, Uganda has navigated its way to become a proud island of peace in the Great Lakes region - @HonEchweru #UBCBehindtheHeadlines

If asked whether we are commemorating or celebrating, I would say both. We have many reasons to celebrate our independence, with peace at the top of the list. - @HonEchweru #UBCBehindtheHeadlines

Our foundation at independence was strong, but political games eroded it. In the 1980s, change was expected, but it was hijacked. They should have first brought everyone on board -@babuedward #UBCBehindtheHeadlines

The British deliberately prepared Uganda for independence under colonial administrator Andrew Cohen, whose administration saw the expansion of many social services - @edtabaro #UBCBehindtheHeadlines

I think we are independent, but we have not fully valued the efforts and challenges that built our foundation. We must learn from the past, end these challenges and move forward - Hon. @teira2k #UBCBehinetheHeadlines

Let us agree in principle that we would be better off as an independent nation. However, our priorities have not always been right, with certain groups either assuming or being allowed to exercise a monopoly. - Hon. @teira2k #UBCBehinetheHeadlines

On Air Now: UBC Behind the Headlines with @TimNyangweso Topic: Uganda @ 64: From the dreams of 1962 to the Uganda of 2076. watch live ~ youtube.com/live/EQ7AIUAIGeo… Tune in! | #UBCBehindtheHeadlines

The British wanted an East African Federation, but the Baganda resisted, leading to the King’s exile in 1953. Much of Uganda’s politics traces back to this period, as resistance and divide-and-rule policies deepened political divisions - @babuedward #UBCBehindtheHeadlines

I congratulate UBC on taking up this important responsibility. With one of our colleagues now King, UBC has a role in promoting his work and legacy. As he leads in the digital era, the Ministry of ICT is committed to working with UBC in this new chapter. - Hon. @JustineLumumba

"We need to recognize the reality that some cultural institutions are not limited to the geographical boundaries traditionally demarcated during the colonial era. Tooro is a multi-ethnic cultural society" - @edtabaro #UBCBehindtheHeadlines

In this video, late Mayombo said something very important, that the army should be able to step in whenever a govt violates the rights of citizens. His message should be trending and taken seriously by men and women in barracks and military offices in Uganda. Please stand up and defend your fellow countrymen🙏🏾

Happened last night on @ubctvuganda

If you study the history of Tooro, this is perhaps the 2nd very peaceful transition of power. Given that Tooro itself emerged as a breakaway from Bunyoro-Kitara, there have been periods of turbulence in the history of such monarchies - Dr. Robert Ojambo #UBCBehindtheHeadlines

The President emphasized the importance of documenting customs and preserving them as a vital part of our people’s identity and heritage - @edtabaro #UBCBehindtheheadlines

"I believe King Oyo’s legacy went beyond his territory. He stood for values such as environmental conservation, faith, and caring for others, while reaching out to both ordinary and influential people" - Muhoozi Christopher #UBCBehindt heHeadlines

There was some level of government involvement, but the government did not choose the King. The King was selected by a committee led by the Omusuuga. However, government involvement is inevitable in matters of this nature - Dr. Robert Ojambo #UBCBehindtheHeadlines

Becoming King at just three made Oyo hugely popular. His successor will face the challenge of stepping out of his shadow, but what happened that night in Tooro is a testament to the Batooro’s love for their new King. - Prof. Waswa Balunywa #UBCBehindtheHeadlines

Many people on social media commented without fully understanding the issue, treating it like a managing director was being replaced. Some focused heavily on the will, but have Tooro kings ever been chosen simply by reading a will? - Dr. Robert Ojambo #UBCBehindtheHeadlines

A great tribute to King Oyo. May he always rest in glory 🙏