Revellers who attended the premiere of the Luo Segment of the 'Tuko Pamoja' docuseries at Ndere Centre in Ntinda, a city suburb on April 20, 2024, were urged to delve deeper into segments of Ugandan history obscured by British imperialists.

During his address to the attendees, prominent historian Prof. Ndebesa Mwambutsya highlighted the significant portions of the nation's history intentionally omitted by colonial powers to prevent Ugandans from understanding their collective past.

"So much was intentionally left out by the imperialists to disconnect us from the truth —that we are truly united. It is crucial for Ugandans to retrace our history, to understand what truly occurred, so that we can unite and progress toward development," he explained.

Mwambutsya likened Uganda to a computer that has been equipped with hardware - its borders - but lacks the software, or the systemic unity, which could define its national identity and cohesion.

The segment narrates the initial unity of the Luo people upon their arrival in Uganda, and their subsequent division into various groups, including the Alur, Japadhola, and Acholi. It explores their links to the Bantu-speaking peoples, suggesting that the ancestors of the Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom were Luos, thus broadening the dialogue on the interconnectedness of Ugandan people. 

The segment also honours the heroes of Uganda who defended the nation from foreign invaders, including Arab slave traders and British imperialists, with notable figures such as Rwot Awich and Rwot Camo-wod-pa Lawino of Payira Chiefdom being highlighted.

Another distinguished historian, Bernard Muganwa, encouraged Ugandans to emulate Dr. Cindy Magara, the producer of the film, in educating Ugandans about their history and heritage, and bringing to light stories that remain untold.

He noted that Europeans have predominantly learnt their history through cinematic portrayals of their past. Muganwa advocated for the transmission of historical knowledge from books to film to engage the visually inclined younger generation.

The chief guest, Prof. Eric Awich Ochen, the deputy principal of the college of humanities and social sciences at Makerere University, pledged support for the project, suggesting it would awaken Ugandan consciousness and promote nation-building through unity.

The event was also graced by other notable figures, including Prince Alfred O. Ringe from the Alur Kingdom, among others.

The other Take Pamoja segments are tipped to premiere at Ndere Center following the schedules below;

Kigezi Segment - Saturday May 4, 2024 at Ndere Center, 3:00-8:00pm.

West Nile Segment - Saturday May 11, 2024 at Ndere Center, 3:00-8:00 pm.

Breakaway Kindgoms - Saturday, May 18, 2024 at Ndere Center, 3:00-8:00pm.

Rwenzori Segment - Saturday, May 25, 2024 at Ndere Center, 3:00-8:00pm.

Uganda: The Making of a Nation - Saturday June 1, 2024 at Ndere Center, 3:00-8:00 pm.