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Benedicto Kiwanuka

Ugandan Prime Minister (1922-1972) · Uganda · On the map · Politicians · Died at 50

Benedicto Kagimu Mugumba Kiwanuka was a Ugandan politician and statesman who served as the first prime minister of Uganda. He was the leader of the Democratic Party, and one of the political figures in Uganda that led the country in the transition between colonial British rule and independence.

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He was assassinated in 1972 by Idi Amin's regime.

Country
Uganda
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1922 to 1972 · aged 50