THE 1961 GENERAL ELECTIONS

THE 1961 GENERAL ELECTIONS

They were held to prepare Uganda for independence.

Democratic party won their first elections of 1961 with Benedicto Kiwanuka.

Ben Kiwanuka became the first chief minister (Leader of self government).

SELF GOVERNMENT

This is a government which prepared Uganda’s independence.

THE 1962 GENERAL ELECTIONS

The second general elections of 1962 were won by UPC.

How did UPC win the general elections in 1962?

UPC was an alliance government with KY.

On 9^th October 1962 Uganda was granted independence and Dr. Apollo Milton Obote became the first Executive Prime Minister.

Independence day celebrations were at Kololo Airstrip.

In 1963, Sir Edward Muteesa II as non executive President.

The president had no powers to make his own government.

AN ALLIANCE

Means coming together to achieve a common goal.

What important things or events happened on 9^th October?

1. Uganda got her independence.
2. The Uganda Anthem was sung for the first time.
3. The Uganda flag was flown for the first time.
4. Lowering of Union Jack.

How was the Union Jack treated on 9^th October?

1. It was lowered down.
2. It was replaced by Uganda National Flag.

How was the Uganda National Flag treated on 9^th October?

1. It was flown for the first time.
2. It was raised for the first time

How was the Uganda National Anthem treated on 9^th October?

It was sung for the first time.

Dr. Apollo Milton Obote received the instruments of powers from Duke of Kent who represented the Queen of England.

Instruments of power handed over to Obote on the Independence day

1. Uganda National flag.
2. National Constitution.
3. Key to state house.

Why was Obote given the instrument of power?

He was the executive Prime Minister.