the completion of constructing the Uganda Railway? Plan Of Investigation The essay “What were the main reasons for the Asian community not returning to India after the completion of constructing the Uganda Railway?” Analyzes the main reasons for the Asian community not returning to India after the completion of constructing the Uganda Railway. After this analysis we will come to know why some Asians did not go back to their homeland but chose to stay in Uganda after building the railway. It will
Admissions Essay - Ugandan Culture and Medicine My trip to Uganda proved to be an extremely rewarding experience. We spent the first part of the Crossroads program at Hofstra University in Long Island for a two-day orientation, during which we met our group members and shared our interests and experiences. After knowing each other for only 48 hours we embarked upon our "journey". We flew from New York to London, to Entebbe airport, roughly one hour from the capital, Kampala. The next morning we
protagonist Sabine, tells the story of racial tensions in Uganda in the summer of 1972 and Sabine’s journey of self-discovery and growth can be compared to Anne Frank in The Diary of Anne Frank. Sabine is forced to abandon everything she knows and through this experience learns so much about herself, the world around her and explores the themes of race, class, loyalty, identity and fate. The story begins when the military dictator of Uganda, Idi Amin, declares to the people that he has had a dream
sustain ongoing conflicts. Africa’s rebel groups are responsible for over 10,000 murders and for the abduction of more than 24,000 children in Uganda (Wessells, p. 363). One of the world’s most notorious rebel groups is armed with children and is run by a very dangerous man by the name of Joseph Kony in northern Uganda. Joseph Kony was born in 1961 in Odek Uganda, a village east of Gulu. Kony fell under the sway of apocalyptic religious leaders and in 1986 gathered followers for his own rebellion (Wessells
The overriding challenge Uganda faces today is the curse of poverty. Poverty, ‘the lack of something”(“Poverty.”), something can be materials, knowledge, or anything one justifies as necessary to living. Associated with poverty is the question of what causes poverty and how to stop poverty? The poverty rate in Uganda has declined from the year 2002 from the year 2009, which shows the percent of residents living in poverty has decreasing. Yet, the year is 2014 and the poverty rate could have drastically
There are many interesting things about Uganda. In this research paper, I'm am going to talk about Uganda's history, government, geography, religions and customs. Uganda is like the United States in some way even though they are 8,180 miles away. Uganda gained its independence from the United Kingdom on October 9, 1962. Under the leadership of Sir Edward Mutesa, he was the president that led Uganda to the most powerful kingdom at the time. When Uganda gained its independence from the United Kingdom
on the 4th of August 1972 when the president of Uganda Idi Amin ordered the expulsion of his country’s Asian Minority giving them not more than 90 days to get out if his country. The ethnic cleansing of Indians in Uganda was conducted by the government which claimed that the Indians were hovering and hoarding the wealth and goods of Ugandan and for that they were bringing down the Uganda economy. Many of the British Asians were brought to Uganda during the imperial period of the British empire
of decolonisation in Africa. For the purpose of this article, the neighbouring countries of Rwanda and Uganda in East Africa have been chosen as case-studies. Both countries experienced different European imperialist influences as well as different decolonisation processes. Moreover, in post-independence both countries developed a saliency of indelible conflict. Conflict in both Rwanda and Uganda was not only an outcome of colonial legacies, but was also a consequence of historical circumstances and
geographical heart of the African continent, Uganda has long been a cultural melting pot, as evidenced by the existence of 30-plus different indigenous languages belonging to five distinct linguistic groups, and an equally diverse cultural mosaic of music, art, and handicrafts.”(“People and Culture.” Welcome to The Pearl of Africa: official tourism guide from the Uganda Tourism Board”) From its wide variety of different cultures to its mosaic of arts and music, Uganda is still known as the “Pearl of Africa”
Despite its economic progress, Uganda is still one of the least developed countries in the world. From the latest report from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), Uganda has once again been listed among some of the least developed countries in the world. A per capita income of under US$170 makes Uganda today is one of the poorest countries in the world much like many of its neighboring African countries. It is a living testament today of the havoc caused by the political
Like a fairy tale at the top of a railroad, Uganda is a land of pristine beauty and astonishing ecosystems. From tall volcanic peeks in the East and Western borders, to the wetlands of the Albert Nile River, and the densely growth of rainforests of the North; Uganda has a rich soil that combined with its geographical location of central Africa has the ability to have coffee that has become both a mainstay of the agricultural economy and a favorite of connoisseurs around the world. The languages of
Music is not a new happening in the world, but has a rather deep history. Lovers of music, including composers, singers, and listeners always have various reasons as to why they are attracted to music. However, the music industry has always attracted critics with some claiming that music classes are a waste of time and that the major aim of music is to enhance life enjoyment. In this essay, I will argue that in real sense, music can be much more than just sweet melodies and dances can be more than
In this quote Theodor Herzl made it his goal, to live up to his statement. The British offered an area in Eastern Uganda to the Jews as a temporary refuge so they could be safe from the anti-Semitism and pogroms in Europe; there is a dispute as to whether it was the right decision to refuse such an offer, but the Seventh Zionist congress made the correct choice for declining Uganda as a Jewish refuge. In the late 1800’s many Jews in Europe were exposed to events regarding anti-Semitism. In the Papal
Throughout history, homosexuals have been persecuted relentlessly for their supposed immoral and grossly indecent behaviour. December 20th, 2013 saw the Uganda Anti-Homosexuality Act-2014 (previously noted as “Kill the Gays Act” by Barry Malone, 2011) being passed with a hefty penalty of life imprisonment for individuals found guilty of same-sex relations. Crippling economic sanctions placed on the country, local newspapers “outing 200 top gays” (Fry, M: 2014) and the associated international outrage
My Country, Culture, and History Most people have not had a chance to know their country's history especially when they don't live in their home countries. I am fortunate enough to know even the pioneers of the land presently known as Uganda. Uganda lies on the equator, east of Africa, bordering Kenya in the east, Tanzania in the south, The Dominican Republic of Congo in the west and Sudan in the north. According to my fifteen years of adventure in Uganda, I will say it is a very good place to
Republic of Uganda (Word Count 1574) The Republic of Uganda is located on the Central- East region of Africa. Home to 35.6 million individuals of Christian and Muslim descent , it is run by President Yoweri Musevni and his Prime Minister Amama Mbabazi as a Presidential democracy. Since becoming president in 1986, Yoweri Museveni has introduced several political and social reforms and has been credited with improving the standard of living for middle class Ugandans. Since the late 1980s Uganda has rebounded
Uganda has a diverse culture with extreme health and conflict obstacles that must be overcome in order for the country to be successful in future endeavors. The capital of Uganda is Kampala, and the country is located in East Africa along the equator. Uganda is bordered on the west by the Congo, on the north by Sudan, on the south by Rwanda and Tanzania, and on the east by Kenya. The national flag is made up of six stripes and a circle in the center with a bird inside of it. The stripes are yellow
to take control over their territory. Colonization of Africa began as there were competitive rivalries within Europe that developed over political power, and the desire for new raw materials Africa had to offer. In particular, the colonization of Uganda created profound effects on African politics, society, and the economy. Throughout this essay, I will argue that arbitrary borders, economic inheritance, weak links between states and civil society, and formation of states elites during the colonial
quite some time, I have been paying attention to a story in Uganda that has been playing out in the media over the past few years. It started in 2009, when David Bahati, a Ugandan politician, proposed the Anti-homosexuality bill. This made it illegal to have sexual relations with a person of the same gender and if caught, they could be imprisoned or receive the death penalty. Since 2009, this bill has received attention from both Uganda and Western media. Looking at affect and the media, I decided
Idi Amin’s Rule in Uganda A Term Paper by the Critically Acclaimed Researcher; Connor Arndell. Although Idi Amin promised to end political corruption, and bring stability to Uganda; during his decade long rule, he did neither. Instead, he destroyed the newly independent country’s economy, and drove Uganda into a state of political disarray. While in office, Amin used Uganda’s budget to live a lavish lifestyle, buying expensive foreign cars for his favorite political associates and building an obscenely