Sights & landmarks

Independence Monument

Kampala’s Independence Monument is a statue commemorating Uganda’s achievement of independence in 1962. Created in the same year, it gives visitors a tangible focal point for understanding this defining moment in the country’s modern history.

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What is Independence Monument?

Kampala’s Independence Monument is a statue commemorating Uganda’s achievement of independence in 1962. Created in the same year, it gives visitors a tangible focal point for understanding this defining moment in the country’s modern history.

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