WHO WAS JANANI LUWUM - ALL YOU NEEED TO KNOW

Janani Luwum was a Ugandan Anglican Archbishop, who was born in 1922 in Mucwini, Uganda. He became the first African Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and Boga-Zaire in 1974. Archbishop Luwum was a prominent figure in Uganda and was widely respected for his outspoken opposition to human rights abuses and political repression under the regime of President Idi Amin. On February 16, 1977, Janani Luwum was arrested along with two cabinet ministers and accused of plotting to overthrow the government of President Idi Amin. They were taken to the notorious Nile Mansion, where they were tortured and interrogated. On February 17, 1977, Janani Luwum was reported to have been killed in a car accident while being transported to a state security meeting in Kampala. However, it is widely believed that he was murdered on the orders of President Idi Amin, who saw him as a threat to his regime. Janani Luwum's death caused international outrage and condemnation, and it is widely regarded as one of the most heinous acts committed during President Amin's rule. His death became a symbol of resistance against human rights abuses, and he is now considered a martyr and a national hero in Uganda. His legacy has been honored with the establishment of the Janani Luwum Memorial and Education Center in Mucwini, Uganda, which serves as a reminder of his life, work, and sacrifice.