Brigadier Chefe Ali Eddie Kenzo Father Role: A military leader in the Ugandan Bush War, commanding the 11th battalion. Key Actions: Played a significant role in the overthrow of Idi Amin and captured parts of Kampala during the bush war. Later Life: Served in various military capacities, including as acting Chief of Staff. Legacy: Remembered as a disciplined and committed officer who died in 1999 at the age of 44. | Mbarara City

January 1984: A British journalist David Smith travels to Luwero district with Uganda government troops who have fought a relentless bush war against guerrillas opposed to President Obote. They drive through deserted and devastated areas where no one is allowed to walk. The troops are under orders to kill any male living in these areas once occupied by the guerrillas, but people fleeing into the camps report the army goes well beyond those orders killing innocent civilians. They visit a refugee

Brigadier Chefe Ali Role: A military leader in the Ugandan Bush War, commanding the 11th battalion. Key Actions: Played a significant role in the overthrow of Idi Amin and captured parts of Kampala during the bush war. Later Life: Served in various military capacities, including as acting Chief of Staff. Legacy: Remembered as a disciplined and committed officer who died in 1999 at the age of 44. | Mbarara City

The 1980 Ugandan general elections, held on December 10 and 11, were the first since 1962 and followed the 1979 overthrow of Idi Amin. The results were highly controversial, characterized by a sudden military intervention that overturned an apparent opposition victory. ELECTION RESULTS AND OUTCOME The official results declared the Uganda People's Congress (UPC), led by Milton Obote, as the winner. UPC (Milton Obote): 75 seats. Democratic Party (DP, Paul Ssemogerere): 50 seats. Uganda Patriotic M