Inquiry into a Withering Heritage

Inquiry into a Withering Heritage investigates the role of traditional cultural values and indigenous practices in modern environmental management. Written by Jimmy Spire Ssentongo and published as part of the Uganda Martyrs University Book Series, this concise monograph explores how historic Baganda customs and beliefs historically fostered harmony with the natural landscape.

The work addresses the erosion of these long-standing customs under the pressures of modernisation and rapid social change. By exploring traditional ecological perspectives among the Baganda, the author considers how indigenous systems can still provide practical insights and ethical foundations for contemporary conservation challenges in Uganda.

At 73 pages, this publication provides a focused and accessible entry point for university students, environmental practitioners, researchers, and general readers interested in African cultural heritage, ethnoecology, and sustainable development.