Main Clauses of Buganda Agreement

The 1900 Buganda Agreement, also known as the Uganda Agreement, was signed on March 10, 1900, between Sir Harry Johnston, representing the British Crown, and the regents and chiefs of Buganda. Here are some of the main clauses of the agreement:

1. Territorial Boundaries:

• Article 1: Defined the boundaries of the Kingdom of Buganda, establishing its geographical, political, and administrative jurisdiction.

2. Governance Structure:

• Article 9: Laid out the administrative units/counties of Buganda, confirming the kingdom as the primary entry for British control over the protectorate.
• Recognition of the Kabaka: The Kabaka (King) of Buganda was recognized as the ruler of the kingdom, provided he remained faithful to the British monarch.

3. Legislative and Judicial Authority:

• Article 1: Defined the extent of the Kabaka’s legislative, judicial, political, and administrative competence.

4. Administrative Units:

• Article 9: Established the administrative units/counties within Buganda.

5. British Control:

• Article 1: Placed a restraint on Buganda’s expansionist tendencies by clearly defining its territory.
• Article 9: Confirmed Buganda’s role in assisting the British in the defeat and pacification of Bunyoro, granting Buganda control over certain territories previously belonging to Bunyoro.

6. Statutory Recognition:

• Recognition of the Lukiko: The Lukiko (council of chiefs) was given statutory recognition, formalizing its role in governance.

These clauses had profound significance for Buganda and the protectorate of Uganda, shaping the political and administrative landscape of the region.

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