The Uganda Journal

Published by The Uganda Society in 2003, Volume 49 of The Uganda Journal offers an engaging collection of research covering Uganda's historical, political, and natural heritage.

Historical and social studies in this issue include Christopher Byaruhanga's inquiry into Bishop Alfred Robert Tucker, Holly Hanson's examination of how Ganda chiefs brought an end to civil conflict in 1893, and M.W. Mukiibi-Katende's comparative study of pre- and post-colonial land tenure in Buganda. Joy C. Kwesiga reassesses the Ugandan women's movement, looking ahead into the twenty-first century, while Wilson Byarugaba contributes a paper on genetics and human life.

Several scientific articles explore Uganda's biodiversity and environmental conservation. Readers will find research on craft plants around Kibale National Park by Esezah K. Kakudidi, medicinal plants in Mukono District by H. Oryeng-Origa, A.B. Katende, and E.K.Z. Kakudidi, and lake management studies focusing on the Lake Victoria basin and the ecological impact of water hyacinth. The volume also includes academic notes, book reviews, bibliographies, and society announcements, making it a valuable reference for historians, researchers, and university students.