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Uganda became an independent sovereign state on 9 October 1962. As a Commonwealth realm, [1] the British monarch, Elizabeth II, remained head of state as Queen of Uganda until the link with the British monarchy was severed on 9 October 1963 and the Kabaka (King) of Buganda, Sir Edward Mutesa II, became the first President of Uganda.
Milton Obote was elected Prime Minister in April 1962 and Uganda became a republic in October 1962, maintaining its Commonwealth membership. In succeeding years, supporters of a centralized state vied with those in favor of a loose federation and a strong role for tribally-based local kingdoms.
The Independence Monument was uncovered on 8 October 1962, a day prior to the day of independence of Uganda from the United Kingdom in 9 October 1962. [12] [13] [2] It was unveiled by Kalule Settaala who was the minister for culture and community development of that times and other officials. [5] [11] [14]
The coat of arms of Uganda was adopted three weeks before the proclamation of independence by the Uganda Legislative Council. On 1 October 1962 the arms were approved by Governor of Uganda Walter Coutts, and formally established by law on 9 October. [3] The shield and spears represent the willingness of the Ugandan people to defend their country.
1 Pre-1962. 2 Twentieth century. 3 Twenty-first century. ... This is a timeline of History of Uganda. Each article deals with events in Uganda in a given year. Pre-1962
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Uganda portal; History portal; Geography portal; 1960s portal ... Pages in category "1962 in Uganda" The following 3 pages are in this category, out of 3 total.
The original independence election of 1962, therefore, was the last one held in Uganda until December 1980. On the home front, Obote issued the " Common Man's Charter ," echoed the call for African socialism by Tanzanian President Julius Nyerere , and proclaimed a " move to the left " to signal new efforts to consolidate power.