Celebrating Ugandan Independence Day

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Every 9th of October, we commemorate our independence. This independence was obtained in 1962 on 9th October from the long time masters from 1884; The Britain. After much effort put in by many Ugandans, especially Dr. Milton Obote and comrades, Uganda managed to get independence; to mean it became self-sufficient. This a very important day in Uganda especially for the Ugandans, but since we are in Uganda, we are made Ugandans by our presence regardless of our countries of origin. As members of Lavigerie House we also celebrated in our own way.

The day started with holy mass, and it was a Sunday with readings that reflected so much on thanksgiving, which according to me it was a challenge to Ugandans to give thanks for the day. The mass was dedicated to Uganda to continue having peace and progress more on development. Since the Uganda's Anthem itself offers Uganda to God, we concluded with the national anthem of Uganda to cement the dedication. 

After the mass we went for other celebrations which involved rising of the National flags of the East African countries to mark the solidarity of the East Africans. It was followed by the national anthems of the different countries. 

The celebration was in the evening and few explanations on the ‘baby country’ Uganda. We continued to ask ourselves why Uganda was called the pearl of Africa. The explanations on the political scenes, the nature and geography and agriculture drew us near to the answer. We also had a statement that Uganda was called the pearl of Africa because it shares all vegetation that is other parts of Africa, but we are still trying to find the truth.

The day ended with a dance of the celebration and cutting of the cake. So we continue to pray for Uganda and the people in Uganda so as God may uphold thee as the Anthem says. Ugandans future is layed in the hands of Uganda, so we should treat it with care because it involves the other nature apart from human only. Ugandans work for God and for Uganda which is a sign of patriotism and pan Africanism. 

God bless you Uganda!
God loves you Uganda!



John Agaba

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