Why Uganda may disappear or be absorbed by a new entity

By Oweyegha-Afunaduula

As I approach my 80th birthday in four years, I have come to a sobering realization: Uganda, as we know it, may disappear; both in name and physical form. The reasons are many, and they speak to deep-seated issues within our society that threaten our existence as a nation.

Here are the reasons why Uganda seems to have no future as a unified country or nation:

1. Fragmented Identity: Uganda is not one nation but a collection of many nations being forced into unity.
2. Cultural and Spiritual Erosion: Ugandans despise their own culture and spirituality, instead idolizing foreign cultures and religions.
3. Preference for Foreign Rule: Ugandans often prefer to be governed by foreigners rather than their own people.
4. Distrust Among Ourselves: There is a pervasive trust in foreigners over fellow Ugandans. Many do not fight for their own interests because they are content with life’s basics, leaving struggles to outsiders.
5. Sacrifice of Local Interests: Ugandans readily sacrifice their own people and interests to appease foreign powers and influences.
6. Dependence on Foreign Thought: Ugandans hesitate to think for themselves, preferring foreigners—or those of foreign origin—to think and decide for them.
7. Colonial Education Legacy: The education system, rooted in colonialism, fragments knowledge into narrow disciplines, creating a populace that is ignorant, arrogant, and blind to broader perspectives.
8. Detachment of the Educated: Uganda’s educated elite remain aloof from struggles for dignity, often enabling indignity to flourish.
9. Lack of Intellectual Curiosity: Many Ugandans avoid reading once they acquire paper qualifications. Those who do read rarely explore ideas beyond their narrow fields of knowledge.
10. Widespread Fear and Complacency: Courage is scarce. Many Ugandans hope others will fight for their liberation instead of standing up for themselves.
11. Obsession with Money: Money has become the ultimate goal, even if it is used as a tool for manipulation and destruction.
12. Misguided Spirituality: Many Ugandans view God as foreign and seek worldly gain through worship, leading to a disconnect between body, mind, and spirit—making them easy targets for manipulation and exploitation.
13. Foreign Control of Resources: Uganda’s natural wealth is largely in the hands of foreigners or individuals with no allegiance to the country’s interests.
14. Hope in External Liberation: Many Ugandans believe people from other nations will rescue them from the grip of foreign dominance, rather than taking responsibility for their own liberation.

These realities paint a grim picture of Uganda’s future, where the loss of national identity, unity, and independence seems almost inevitable. If we do not address these challenges urgently, Uganda may cease to exist as we know it.

For God and My Country.