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Grade 12 student Kanata Gracia explores Apollo Milton Obote; a towering figure in Uganda's struggle for independence. From his early days as a firebrand nationalist to his pivotal role in unifying diverse factions, Obote's journey mirrored the very aspirations of a nation yearning for self-determination. Join us as we uncover the strategic maneuvering, impassioned speeches, and relentless dedication that defined Obote's efforts to liberate Uganda from colonial rule and usher in an era of sovereignty. Sources used for this presentation: - East Africa Living Encyclopedia. Uganda History. (n.d.). https://www.africa.upenn.edu/NEH/uhistory.htm - Encyclopædia Britannica, inc. (2025, March 11). Milton Obote. Encyclopædia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Milton-Obote - Encyclopædia Britannica, inc. (n.d.). Buganda. Encyclopædia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/place/Buganda - President Apollo Milton Obote - state house Uganda. State House Uganda - Government of Uganda. (2023, August 1). https://statehouse.go.ug/the-state-house/past-presidents/president-apollo-milton-obote/ - Statute Law Database. (1986, July 1). Uganda Independence act 1962. Legislation.gov.uk. https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Eliz2/10-11/57#:~:text=1962%20CHAPTER%2057%2010%20and,to%20legislative%20powers%20in%2