The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
OPINION | Julius Domba | Uganda this week celebrated her independence. The country marked 57 years since the colonialists from Britain left through the front door, but in my view, returned through the back door.
In fact ,Africa is still a colony in the same way it was in the first half of the previous century, though not directly. Africa still experiences all the facets of colonialism, this time with black governments exerting imperialistic policies directly on the locals.
The new leading class acts indirectly as the representatives of the mother colony master. In many ways, the African presidents have become like the British Governor who represents the Queen. British indirect rule is still here, in a different form.
We still experience many of similar taxes plus land ,economic, political policies as they were in the old colonial system.
Colonialism was motivated by economic gains. This meant that Europe was to develop her newly invented industries by feeding them with raw materials from Africa.
The same continues happening today, with all African countries still producing raw materials, with very little manufacturing taking place on the continent.
There is suppression of freedom of speech, media ,expression and human rights are constantly violated, as was during the struggle for independence.
Neo-colonialism reigns as rich Europe and America can indirectly exploit Africa and encroach on her sovereignty. One way they influence policy and government is through NGOs.
There influence over the Third World also manifests itself in international bodies like the UN, World Bank and the multinational companies like Coca Cola, Pepsi, Barclays.
They pretend that through their aid agencies like USAID that they are helping the poorest among the continents. The fact though is without Africa, Europe and America cannot claim their economic power.
There aid comes with strings attached, in some cases with a demand to accept their cultures on policies as a pre-condition.
The economy, religion, education and culture is built in a way where decisions are taken in the West, with the interest of Africans least considered.
The education system has not changed much since the colonial days. Teachers even subject children who speak their local languages to punishments. Children from families of the most educated learn to speak English before their local languages.
Africa’s greatest problem has something to do with the kind of education we receive . The education given to us doesn’t intend to help us define ourselves as Africans but as black Europeans in Africa.
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Julius Domba Is a second year science student at Mbarara university of science and technology
Very nice article. Only facts in it. A must read for all. Thanks so much Mr. Julius Domba
Thank you Excellence!!
I applaud Julius Domba for the soul touching, reflective and meditative information presented here …..
May our governments fight neo colonialism……
Once again thank u… Let me meditate upon the bitter truth
Thank you bro
Wow! This a very nice article to read. I encourage every one to read this article.
Julius you a good writer just keep it up.
My friend Dumba may have fallen in the conventional trap of blasting colonialism and neo colonialism for all our problems. The world has changed and certain realities are very real. If we are still a colony it is because of us and that thing best described by Churchill as the riddle, wrapped in a mystery, that is inside an enigma. All that lamentation only exposes our weaknesses and the energy should instead be directed towards concrete actionable missives. But i believe Dumba is entitled to an opinion.
Pastor , I also hope your idea would work if imbedded in our educational systems
Hi Julius:
Very good article.
I have been saying basically the same, for a few years now, in my many comments to my hundreds of Contacts, around the world, many in Uganda and other Africa countries Although I am not a Ugandan,my wife and biological son are. I am Irish and we lost over 5 million of our Brothers and Sister in our struggle for independence from Britain. We won in 1959 for ourRrepublic of Eire, so we understand your concerns
Keep up the struggle for TRUE INDEPENDENCE. I am teaching my son to be proud he is African and to resist, Colonialism, for Uganda, as I know he will, with time. He is only 9 yrs of age right now, but very BRIGHT, independent and strong in character.
If you wish to keep in touch with me,my email is: government-is-slavery@tutanota.com.
I only use a pseudonym for Security and anonymity reasons: Freespirit
With time, confidence and getting to met personally, I may eventually reveal my real name.
Take care now.
thanks my dia for bringing awareness to many people, I also believe if we as Africans can rise and begin to define ourselvies as Africans we can win the battle. but its unfortunate that our leaders have indeed betrayed African. they so think that educating a child from Europe is what is best. I therefore conclude that the enemy of Africa is we ourselves. leaders have lost prudence and direction, thats why they cannot think of how to elevate Africa but only how to make themselves rich and very comfort. let us come together and change first the wicked governments and all what we need to improve shall be achieved. Better now or never.
thanks my dia for bringing awareness to many people, I also believe if we as Africans can rise and begin to define ourselvies as Africans we can win the battle. but its unfortunate that our leaders have indeed betrayed African. they so think that educating a child from Europe is what is best. I therefore conclude that the enemy of Africa is we ourselves. leaders have lost prudence and direction, thats why they cannot think of how to elevate Africa but only how to make themselves rich and very comfort. let us come together and change first the wicked governments and all what we need to improve shall be achieved. Better now or never.