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Paul Ngologoza

1897 – 1984

Ugandan writer

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Lived 1897 – 1984 (aged 86–87). Paul Ngologoza was an Ugandan non-fiction writer.

Paul Ngologoza OBE, KSG (born 1897) was a Ugandan political leader and writer of Kigezi n'Abantu Baamwo which was later translated to Kigezi and Its People.

Early life and career Ngologoza was born in 1897 at Rwanyana (now in Kabale District), in then Kigezi District, he belonged to the Abainika sub clan of the Ba -Muhuntu clan and he attended the pre-baptismal lessons in 1922.

Ngologoza started his career as a chief (Mukungu) in 1923 and in 1925 he became a parish (Muruka) chief. He became a Sub-county chief (Gomborora) in 1929 and a county (Saza) chief in 1936, first of Kinkizi, then Rukiga.

In 1967, Ngologoza was called out of his retirement to serve as the deputy speaker of the District Council. When he retired from public service, he was honored as an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) and a Knight Commander of the pontifical Equestrian Order of St. Gregory the Great (KSG). His role in regional politics and debates around religious movements in southern Uganda is also discussed in published academic work.

His death Ngologoza died in 1984 and was buried at his home in Bukinda (southeast of Kabale).

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Important facts

Born
1897
Birth century
Died
1984
Occupation
Nationality
Awards
Officer of the Order of the British Empire

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Paul Ngologoza's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Paul Ngologoza?

Ugandan writer (1897–1984)

When was Paul Ngologoza born?

Paul Ngologoza was born in 1897.

When did Paul Ngologoza die?

Paul Ngologoza died in 1984.

What was Paul Ngologoza's occupation?

Paul Ngologoza was a non-fiction writer.

What nationality was Paul Ngologoza?

Paul Ngologoza was Ugandan.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Paul Ngologoza

· Wikidata: Q7152719

· DBpedia: Paul Ngologoza

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