On 9th October 1962, the Uganda flag for the very first time flew high on its own signalling that Uganda was now an independent state. 56 years later, still walking tall In Omatenga Village in Kumi district lives the man who raised the Uganda flag 56 years ago- Retired Major Kanuti Akorimo. That day left an indelible mark on his life (2012 File Footage) | NTV Uganda

46 reactions · 128 shares | Uganda won independence from Britain on October 9th, 1962, after 68 years of British rule. At midnight the Union Jack was lowered and the Uganda flag was raised for the first time. | History of Uganda | Facebook