{UAH} HON. JOASH MAYANJA NKANGI REST IN PEACE.
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Photo: Hon. Mayanja Nkangi (RIP) with President Idi Amin at a public ceremony in 1971 where Amin as the new Head of State released all political prisoners who had been jailed by Obote for opposing Obote's 1966 coup against the Kabaka.
Sad to hear about the passing of an eminent national figure and respected elder Hon. Joash Mayanja Nkangi.
Condolences to his family, the people of the Buganda Kingdom whom he once served, and the members of the Conservative Party.
As we all remember, he was the Katikkiro (Prime Minister) of the Buganda Kingdom during the 1966 attack on the monarchies. An attack ordered by Milton Obote who then proclaimed himself president.
A few years later when Obote was kicked out by Amin, and the president returned the Kabaka's remains for a solemn state funeral and declared a week of national mourning with all flags at half mast, it is the late Mayanja Nkangi who stood on a podium and told Amin: "The whole country is behind you, our redeemer."
May His Soul Rest In Eternal Peace.
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New Vision factfile of the late Mayanja Nkangi.
(Note: Why is his life and contribution to the country during the Amin presidency mysteriously missing here?)
Have a read:
1931: Born to Isaya Sibakyalwayo and Yozefina Nantale of Kalungu
1937 – 1946: Went to Kabungo Primary School
1944 – 1946: Kako Junior School
1947 – 1949: Joined king's College Buddo
Obtained a bachelor of Arts degree from the University of London
Joined University of Oxford (Keble College) for a Bachelor and Master of Arts in Politics and economics
1962 – 1963: Served as Minister without Portfolio
1963: Represented Uganda in the EALA
1964 – 1966: Katikkiro of Buganda
1966 – 1971: Exiled in United Kingdom after the overthrow of Ssekabaka Muteesa 1's government by Obote
1980: Founded Conservative Party
1986 – 1989: Served as Minister of Education. He oversaw the creation of Kyambogo University.
1989 – 1992: Minister of Planning and economic development. He oversaw the establishment of Uganda Investment Authority.
1992 – 1998: He served as Minister of Finance
1998 – 2002: Served as Minister of Justice and Constitutional affairs
2002 – 2012: Served as Chairperson Uganda Land Commission.
He participated in drafting the 1995 constitution.
He was a member of the Constituent Assembly
He was also a former MP for Masaka East and founder member of both Kabaka Yekka Youth Wing and Conservative Party (CP).
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