A Journey Back in Time: 50 Years of Independence - Uganda

Today marked 50 years of independence for Uganda, fondly referred to as the "Pearl of Africa." What better way to celebrate that history and the progress that has been made, than by looking at photographs taken over the years and in various locations, that so vividly capture monumental moments in Ugandan and African history?

This is one of the reasons I love photography, it has the power to take you on a journey back in time. 

At Mulago Hospital

The Queen at Lake Kikorongo with the Mukama of Toro

King Freddie and Queen Damali

The pope with the President, first lady and their children

Deo Kyakulagira's first born son at the independence monument

Point Duty on Kampala Road

The choirs who sang at the mass in at Namugongo

Idi Amin and his entourage soon after he had overthrown the government and dissolved parliament

As much as looking back at the past teaches us lessons, we must learn from these lessons and make great strides at improving the welfare of the people and the state.

 "Our children may learn about the heroes of the past. Our task is to make ourselves the architects of the future." ~ Jomo Kenyatta

Photos courtesy of History In Progress Uganda