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Why the world thinks Ugandans speak the best English in Africa

Uganda proudly wears the crown of Best English-speaking nation in Africa, standing tall above linguistic giants like Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa. This reputation did not fall from the sky. It is the result of history, schooling, culture and a few deliberate choices that shaped how Ugandans speak English today............

Unlike some former colonies that bent English to local rhythms, Uganda kept it mostly intact. English became the backbone of education, from primary school through to university.
By: Joseph Batte, Journalists @New Vision


You may not have noticed it at the time. But back in 2017, Uganda quietly pulled off a linguistic heist that left much of Africa blinking in disbelief.

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