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typicalugandan:

Uganda’s history told through monuments:

• The Independence Monument stands along Nile Avenue on Speke Road. It depicts a man holding out a happy child, which symbolically signifies the attainment of independence. The construction of this monument was financed by the British colonial government. It was the effort of artist and sculptor, Gregory Magoba.
• A monument of Sir Edward Muteesa II, the first president of Uganda (1963-1966). It is called the ‘Presidential Monument’ and was unveiled by President Museveni and Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi, in 2007. The work executors are the Ssekabaka Muteesa 1 Foundation (SMF). The project committee was headed by the then Speaker of Parliament, Mr Edward Ssekandi and Prince Joseph Ssimbwa as the secretary general to the committee.
• The World War Memorial Monument is located within the Constitution Square. It is one of oldest monuments in Uganda. It was built at the peak of the World War II, in 1945, to remind Ugandan soldiers who lost their lives during the first and second world wars. This monument is depicted on the Shs5,000 note.
• This monument is called ‘The Stride’. It was erected to commemorate the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (Chogm) held in Kampala, from November 23 to 25, 2007. The energetic fraternity of the Commonwealth is symbolised by the confident stride of the family group The monument was inaugurated by Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. It is made of copper, stainless steel and the technique of response and chasing. The main sculptor was, Dr. George Kyeyune.

(Via  Daily Monitor)