Tooro’s Empango Celebrations
The kingdom of Tooro will celebrate the 25th anniversary of King Oyo this September
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Tooro’s Empango Celebrations
Where to Visit
Uganda is a diverse and beautiful country, with lots to see and do
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Where to Visit
Uganda and World War One
On 28th July 1914, World War One broke out, a war that would last four years, envelop 70 present day nations, and cost 10 million soldiers their lives. The colonies…
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Uganda and World War One
The Aboke Girls
The Aboke girls are the 139 secondary school students who were abducted from the dormitories of St Mary’s College in Aboke, Uganda on the night of 10th October 1996 by…
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The Aboke Girls
Uganda’s Jewish Community
At the foothill of Mount Elgon resides the Abayudaya, Uganda’s Jewish community, who have existed for 99 years. They number approximately 2,000, and are led by the Member of Parliament…
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Uganda’s Jewish Community
Uganda’s Muslim Martyrs
When one thinks of martyrs and Namugongo, you would be forgiven for thinking soley of the Christian martyrs, burnt to death for their faith in 1886, on the orders of…
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Uganda’s Muslim Martyrs
The Origins of Tooro
The kingdom of Tooro is in western Uganda, and is one of the five traditional kingdoms. Its seat is in Fort Portal, where the royal palace is built, and where…
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The Origins of Tooro
A brief history of the North
When you think of attacks in northern Uganda, the Lord’s Resistance Army and their bitter three decade war comes to mind. However, the LRA are far from the first to…
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A brief history of the North
How Jinja Became a Town
Jinja is famous as the start of the Nile’s 4000 km journey to the Mediterranean. It is the second largest urban area (with Njeru) after Kampala, and is the third…
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How Jinja Became a Town
Christianity Comes to Uganda
Christianity is now the dominant religion in Uganda, with around 85% of the population adhering to the faith. But Christianity is a rather recent import. The different tribes in what…
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Christianity Comes to Uganda