The Uganda Society

Welcomes all individuals and institutions as members
Arranges monthly lectures on interesting aspects of Ugandan history, anthropology, geography, economics, culture, etc.
Organizes excursions to explore areas of cultural, scientific or geographical significance
Maintains the Uganda Society Library located in the National Museum
Publishes The Uganda Journal bi-annually
Provides a meeting place for members with similar interests to compare and exchange ideas
Invites members and institutions to sponsor or to share sponsorship of the Society’s various activities

For more information, email NCID@infocom.co.ug.

General Activities

The Uganda Society works to promote and preserve Uganda’s literary, scientific and cultural heritage in all of its diversity. It is one of Africa’s leading academic societies with a respected multi-disciplinary tradition. Comprised of men, women and institutions from Uganda and many other countries, the Uganda Society is also a lively mixture of scholars, diplomats, students and professionals. It is open to everyone interested in Ugandan life and culture

Lectures

On the fourth Thursday of every month at 5:30 p.m., the Uganda Society presents a lecture at the Uganda Museum. Distinguished local and visiting artists and professionals offer a varied program of lectures, debates and academic discussions that are open to all. Recent lectures have included topics as wide ranging as Ugandan poetry, agriculture, art, multi-lateral debt relief and political thought.

Check out our current lecture schedule in News. Look at past lectures at Lectures.

History

Founded in 1923 as the Uganda Literary and Scientific Society, the Uganda Society attained its current name in 1933. For fifty years until 1983, the society fostered and facilitated scientific, literary, social, economic and cultural pursuits in Uganda. Now it is renewing its tradition with a full calendar of programs at the Museum, excursions and special events. These, along with The Uganda Journal, provide a vigorous forum for general debate and deepen popular understanding of current issues.

For a more detailed history, click History.

The Uganda Journal

Since 1934, the Uganda Society publication, The Uganda Journal, has been praised throughout Africa and around the world. After eleven years of silence, The Uganda Journal was published again in December 1995. It offers an international readership regular access to contemporary studies, ideas and information.

For more information on our journal, click Journal.

The Uganda Society Library

The Uganda Society has also reopened its library, which is located at the Uganda Museum. The purpose of the library is to acquire and maintain valuable volumes and documents concerning African history, anthropology , languages and natural history with an emphasis on Uganda. There is also a large collection of maps and rare old photographs of Uganda’s land and people. Library hours are posted on the door of the library. Members are encouraged to browse through the library’s collection.

For more information on the library, click Library.

Executive Committee

Officers

Committee Members

Prof. E. H. K. Nsubuga, President
Mr. Samuel Matagi, Vice President
Ms. Nanny Carder, Secretary
Ms. Ulrike Wilson, Treasurer
Mr. Dent Ocaya-Lakidi, Editor
Ms. Jan Gregory, Librarian

Mr. Andrew Cavell
Mr. Vivian Craddock Williams
Ms. Shahina Jaffer
Mr. Samuel Matagi
Ms. Sarah Ntiro
Ms. Linda Rothen
Mr. Geoffrey Ssenoga
Ms. Laura Tindimubona
Dr. Ephraim Kamuhangire

Join!

If you are interested in working with the programs of the Uganda Society, please join us. The membership year runs from January to December. Cheques and money orders in Uganda shillings or U.S. dollars may be posted to the secretary at the following address: Hon. Secretary, The Uganda Society, P.O. Box 4980, Kampala, Uganda or email NCID@infocom.co.ug for further information.

Please send your name, address, telephone number, fax number and email address to us. Enclose the appropriate amount in a US dollar check.

Annual 10,000/= or $10.00
Student 3,000/= or $3.00
Educational Institution 10,000/= or $10.00
Life 100,000/= or $100.00

If you wish to support our efforts by enclosing a general donation or a donation to cover costs of a particular part of our work, please enclose the extra amount and let us know your particular interest.

Note: If you are in UK or wish to pay for your membership in pounds, please write to Margaret Macpherson for more information at 106 Elleray Gardens, Windemere, LA23 1JE.