History of the Democratic Party of Uganda: The First Thirty Years (1954-1984)

A History of the Democratic Party of Uganda: The First Thirty Years (1954-
1984) presents an account of the DP within the context of the social, ethnic and
religious dynamics of both colonial and post-colonial Uganda. It examines the
forces in Ugandan society that the party leveraged to gain the ascendancy, the
treacherous terrain it treaded and the reasons for its decline. It also delves into
the efforts that led to the party’s revival. Finally, it examines the party’s present
circumstances and explores its future prospects.
The book offers invaluable insights into the origins of the viewpoints and
prejudices that inform today’s politics in Uganda. Though it dwells on the history
of the DP, it offers important lessons on political party dynamics generally.