Uganda’s Attorneys General
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, 1971-1974
Godfrey S. Lule, 1974-1977
Matthew B. Matovu, 1977-1979
Dani Nabudere Wadada, 1979
George W. Kanyeihamba, 1979-1980
Stephen Omoding Ariko, 1980-1985
Samuel K. Kutesa, 1985-1986
Joseph N. Mulenga, 1986-1988
George W. Kanyeihamba, 1988-1991
Abubakar Kakyama Mayanja, 1991-1994
Joseph Kalias Ekemu, 1994-1996
Bert Magunda Katureebe, 1996-2000
Francis Joash Ayume, 2000-2004
John Patrick Amama Mbabazi, 2004-2005
Edward Khiddu Makubuya, 2005-2011
Peter Nyombi: 2011 until 2015
Fred Ruhindi: 2015 until 2016
William Byaruhanga: 2016 – 2021
Kiryowa Kiwanuka: 2021 – to date
National Theatre Awards (1976-1993)
Source: The Uganda Almanac, 1997
1976
Best actor: Christopher Mukiibi, Ekinyumu
Best actress: Rose Mbowa, Hamlet
Best production: Ngoma Players, The City Game
Best script: Kings’ College Budo, Destined To Your Mother’s Breast
1977
Best actor: Aroma Sezzibwa, Enkomero Ya Byona
Best actress: Vivian Mbiire, Kasokka Mbirya
Best production: Masaka Dramactors, Ejjembe Lya Sessanga
Best script: Maya Dramatic Society, Keziya Yabyesombera
1978
Best actor: Sam Kagoda, Kaliisoliiso
Best actress: Deborah Sentumbwe, Amaka Mazibu
Best production: Namasagali College, Song Of The Bantu
Best script: Asiita Theatre Company, Engule Ya Kamukuukulu
1979
Best actor: Joseph Kayiru, Saamanya
Best actress: Stella Nanziri, Dan-Dina-Don
Best production: Namasagali College, Song Of The Gospel
Best script: Jinja Dramatic Society, Akafa Omukuto
1980
Best actor: Joseph Walugembe, Endless Nights
Best actress: Judith Naluggya, The Skin Of Our Teeth
Best production: Asiita Theatre Company, Ensolo Za Maziga
Best script: D. Kiwanuka-Sembali, Mulumba Omutukirivu Ne Banne; Fagil Mandy, Endless Night
1981
Best actor: Badru Ntege, Ndibassa Ekitta Bonna
Best actress: Halima Nassuna, Ekitangaala Mu Nzikiza
Best production: Black Pearls, Ekitangaala Mu Nzikiza
Best script: Simon Kawagga-Byansewa, Life After Death
1982
Best actor: Harry Matovu, Ennaku Y’Obugamba
Best actress: Domine Ngamije, Omuzadde N’Omwana
Best production: Namasagali College, Song Of Impi
Best script: Simon Kawagga-Byansewa, Life After Death
1983
Best actor: Stephen Ogwang, The Marriage Of Anansewa
Best actress: Jane Nansubuga, Ebweru Telemerwa
Best production: Makerere University Music, Dance and Drama Department, The Marriage Of Anansewa
Best script: Jacob Bulezi-Kasozi, Essanyu Lya Ssanyu
1984
Best actor: Actor unknown, Omugwetwa Noha
Best actress: Joyce Kikomeko, Lubwama
Best production: Linda Dramatic Society, Ngana Gumwoyo
Best script: Kabalega Secondary School, Behind The Reed Fence
1985
Best actor: Andrew Benon Kibuuka, Akasambattuko
Best actress: Teddy Nassuuna, Ejjembe Lya Gaboggola
Best production: Namasagali College, Land Of Make Believe Revisited
Best script: Uganda Music and Drama Society, Nalunga Wa Jjuko
1986
Best actor: Charles Wakhata, Abagiri
Best actress: Prossy Nassali, Agaali Amakula
Best production: Bakayimbira Dramactors, Agaali Amakula
Best script: Lugazi Dramatic Society, Embuga Ya Kiwandagala
1987
Best actor: Jackson Ndawula, Enjawulo Ye’mu
Best actress: Jacqueline Lule, At Mama Kapi’s
Best production: Linda Dramatic Society, Yee Ye
Best script: Student Theatre Company, The Rejection
1988
Best actor: Solomon Nkoyooyo, Liz
Best actress: Reste Kaddu, Fences
Best production: Unknown group, Fences
Best script: Christopher Mukiibi, Unknown script
1989
Best actor: Jenkins Oryem, Great Caesar
Best actress: Unknown
Best production: Unknown
Best script: Espaliers, Bazibu
1990
Best actor: Abbey Kakande, Musayi Gwange
Best actress: Agnes Nalubega, Omunala
Best production: Black Pearls, The Divided Family
Best script: Bakayimbira Dramactors, Omunala
Uganda’s Olympic and Commonwealth Games Medalists
Olympic Games medalists
1968: Mexico City, Eridadi Mukwanga, Boxing, Silver
1968: Mexico City, Leo Rwabwogo, Boxing, Bronze
1972: Munich, John Akii-Bua, Athletics, Gold
1972: Munich, Leo Rwabwogo, Boxing, Silver
1980: Moscow, John Mugabi, Boxing, Silver
1996: Atlanta, Davis Kamoga, Athletics, Bronze
Commonwealth Games medalists
1954: Vancouver, Patrick Etolu, Athletics, Silver
1958: Cardiff, Thomas Kawere, Boxing, Silver
1962: Perth, George Oywello, Boxing, Gold
1962: Perth, Peter Odhiambo, Boxing, Gold
1962: Perth, Francis Nyangweso, Boxing, Bronze
1962: Perth, Kesi Odong, Boxing, Silver
1962: Perth, Amos Omolo, Athletics, Bronze
1962: Perth, Benson Ishiepai, Athletics, Bronze
1962: Perth, John Sentongo, Boxing, Bronze
1966: Kingston, Alex Odhiambo, Boxing, Bronze
1966: Kingston, Mathias Ouma, Boxing, Bronze
1966: Kingston, Benson Ocan, Bronze
1970: Edinburgh, Judith Ayaa, Athletics, Bronze
1970: Edinburgh, James Odwori, Boxing, Gold
1970: Edinburgh, Leo Rwabwogo, Boxing, Silver
1970: Edinburgh, Deogratias Musoke, Boxing, Silver
1970: Edinburgh, William Koskei, Athletics, Silver
1970: Edinburgh, Mohamed Muruli, Boxing, Gold
1970: Edinburgh, Benson Masanda, Boxing, Gold
1974: Christchurch, Silver Ayoo, Athletics, Silver
1974: Christchurch, Men’s 4x400m, Athletics, Bronze
1974: Christchurch, James Odwori, Boxing, Silver
1974: Christchurch, John Byaruhanga, Boxing, Bronze
1974: Christchurch, Ali Rojo, Boxing, Silver
1974: Christchurch, Shadrack Odhiambo, Boxing, Silver
1974: Christchurch, Ayub Kalule, Boxing, Gold
1974: Christchurch, Mohamed Muruli, Boxing, Gold
1974: Christchurch, Benson Masanda, Boxing, Bronze
1982: Brisbane, Ruth Kyalisima, Athletics, Silver
1982: Brisbane, Peter Rwamuhanda, Athletics, Silver
1982: Brisbane, Victor Byarugaba, Boxing, Silver
1990: Auckland, Justin Juuko, Boxing, Gold
1990: Auckland, Godfrey Nyakana, Boxing, Gold
1990: Auckland, Abdu Kaddu, Boxing, Bronze
1990: Auckland, Charles Matata, Boxing, Bronze
1994: Victoria, Frederick Muteweta, Boxing, Bronze
1994: Victoria, Charles Kizza, Boxing, Bronze
1998: Kuala Lumpur, Jackson Asiku, Boxing, Bronze
2002: Manchester, Joseph Lubega, Boxing, Silver
2002: Manchester, Mohamed Kayongo, Boxing, Silver
2006: Melbourne, Dorcus Inzikuru, Athletics, Gold
2006: Melbourne, Boniface Kiprop, Athletics, Gold
2006: Melbourne, Martin Mubiru, Boxing, Bronze
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 Musoke, 1979-1980
Boniface Aaron Okoth-Ogola, 1980-1985
Luke Ofungi, 1985-1990
David Psomgen, 1990
Apollo Byekwaso, 1990-1992
John Cossey Odomel, 1992-1999
John Kisembo, 1999-2000
Lieutenant-General Edward Katumba Wamala, 2000-2005
Major-General Edward Kale Kayihura, 2005-2018
Martin Okoth Ochola, March 2018 to date
Do You know Uganda’s Local Musical Instruments
Uganda has a number of traditional instruments which aren’t well known but tend to make appearances in local bands and world music. Abraham Sekasi specialises in these instruments and helps make introductions to them.
Drum: In Buganda, we called the drum, Engoma, and it’s one of the most treasured instruments in the African community. In my tribe, it was used to communicate events and tragedies that either happened, were happening, or about to happen – like hunting, war, and worship. A tune, or percusive melody, was played and each melody could indicate a different event in order that the community could respond.
Akogo/Kalimba/Mbira: In English, this is called the ‘Thumb Piano’ and it is a small, hand-held, hollow box with metal prongs that are plucked by the musician. This was originally used mostly by nomads because it was simple, compact and could be easily carried. When they sat down to rest they could simply take out the instrument and play to forget the past and pass the time. In Uganda, this instrument is more normally found and used by West Nile tribes and those from the north of the country.
Endingidi: This is a stringed fiddle and it is easily recongisable as it usually has one string stretched along a wood piece between a base and the instrument’s top. It is played with a bow. The Endingidi is tuned on a pentatonic scale which has five notes per octave rather than the normal seven. It is mostly used by the Baganda and the Basoga people in their traditional orchestras.
Mbaire (Lusoga) / Madinda (Luganda): This is also known as the Marimba or Xylophone in English. This tends to be the lead instrument in many traditional orchestras in Uganda as it is used to tune the other instruments.
Adungu: This is also known as the African bow harp and it originated from the Northern and Western Nile areas. It plays on the diatonic scale which has eight notes in it. You can recognise it as the player holds the base and then plucks the many strings that are attached to its curved bow. The Adungu has specific stories and dances that accompany it.
Entongooli: This is known as the Lyre. In Uganda it usually has a round base and a triangular frame on which the strings are attached. It is mostly played by the Baganda and Basoga. In Kenya, it is mostly played by the Kikuyus.
These are some of the main instruments but don’t even touch on the wind section with the Enkwanzi (Panpipes), Omulele (Flutes) and Agwara (Horns).
The wood instruments, such as the Madinda and Endingidi are made from the native Ugandan Musambya tree – also known as the Nile Tulip or the Bell Bean Tree.
If you’d like to see a whole orchestra of traditional instruments played the best place to go is the Ndere Centre in Kisaasi on Sunday nights for their family show from 4pm to 9pm. If you’d like lessons or to know more about traditional instruments contact Abraham Sekasi: . Email: abramsek@gmail.com. Or phone: +256 (0) 774 146 040.
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