Benedicto Kiwanuka
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Benedicto Kagimu Mugumba Kiwanuka (8 May 1922[1] ā 22 September 1972) was the first prime minister of Uganda, a leader of the Democratic Party, and one of the persons that led the country in the transition between colonial British rule and independence.[2] He was murdered by Idi Amin's regime in 1972.
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Benedicto Kiwanuka | |
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1st Prime Minister of Uganda | |
In office 1 March 1962 ā 30 April 1962 | |
Preceded by | Position Established |
Succeeded by | Milton Obote |
Personal details | |
Born | 8 May 1922 Kisabwa, Bukomansimbi District, Uganda Protectorate |
Died | 22 September 1972 (aged 50) Makindye Military Prison, Kampala, Uganda |
Manner of death | Assassination |
Political party | Democratic Party |
Alma mater | University College London |
Religion | Catholicism |
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