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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 9th 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 9th October?
How was the Union Jack treated on 9th October?
How was the Uganda National Flag treated on 9th October?
How was the Uganda National Anthem treated on 9th 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
Why was Obote given the instrument of power?
He was the executive Prime Minister.