Modern Uganda

Modern Uganda

At the close of the 19th century Britain established a protectorate over Ugandan territory. Through the British, Uganda's rich agricultural potential was tapped. In 1962 Uganda became independent within the British commonwealth. In 1967 Uganda became an independent republic with a new constitution. The first president of Uganda was Milton Obote. Obote was overthrown in 1971 in what began several decades of hardships for the people of Uganda. [BM] {UA}