Independence Monument Travel Guide: Top Sights in Uganda, Tours &

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Independence Monument- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Historical & Cultural; Uganda; 5 Reviews

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The Independence Monument in Kampala, Uganda, is a striking symbol of the nation's liberation from British colonial rule, celebrated on October 9, 1962. Standing 29 feet tall in the King George V Jubilee gardens on Nile Avenue, the monument is surrounded by prominent landmarks like the Sheraton Kampala Hotel and the Grand Imperial Hotel. Designed by Kenyan sculptor Gregory Maloba, it depicts a mother lifting a child towards the sky, symbolizing hope and freedom, and is an essential part of Uganda's national identity, even appearing on the country's currency.

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Reviews of Independence Monument

Donovan Leong

4
Reviewed: 2024-06-11

Small independence monument, nothing much to see. Some people loitering around there so I took some photos and left soon.
Tom Booijink

3
Reviewed: 2024-05-30

Nice, but not worth a detour
Carol Kuyo

5
Reviewed: 2024-05-12

The birth of a nation - this is what this monument signifies. The older woman symbolizes the older Uganda and the bondage around the legs upto the chest is the colonial rule that Uganda was subjected to and then the way the woman is holding up the male child seen to be emerging from the bondage, symbolizes the birth of a nation out of colonialism which is the Uganda of Now represented by the child. The young Uganda (the child) is seen to be celebrating the freedom gained from colonial rule which was in 9th October 1962. A must-visit site when in Kampala. It is free to access and conveniently located in the CBD. Tour by @tembeakampalawalkingtours (On Instagram)
Chief Alfred

4
Reviewed: 2024-03-12

The Independence Monument also known as the Uganda Independence Monument is a sculpture which symbolize the Uganda's independence from British colonialism on 9 October 1962.It is 29 feet (6 meters) tall concrete sculpture located in the center of Kampala City in the King George V Jubilee gardens at Nile Avenue between Sheraton Kampala Hotel, Grand Imperial Hotel to the right, and Standard Chartered bank to the left in Uganda.
Eddie Mors Vlogs

5
Reviewed: 2022-04-07

Great History of Uganda. I didn't know Uganda gained independence before my country Kenya in 1962. You should visit. Entry is free. You need to come relax as you enjoy the views of the city