The Role of New Information and Communication Technologies (NICTs) in the Relations between the Central Government and Four Major Kingdoms in Uganda

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Author(s): George Musambira (University of Central Florida, USA)and Samuel Muwanguzi (University of North Texas, USA)
Copyright: 2011
Pages: 24
Source title: Cultural Identity and New Communication Technologies: Political, Ethnic and Ideological Implications
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): D. Ndirangu Wachanga (University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-60960-591-9.ch004

Keywords: Human Aspects of Technology / Information Science Reference / Social Sciences & Humanities

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The role NICTs are playing in the relations between Uganda’s central government and four of the kingdoms in the country is analyzed and placed in the historical context within which each kingdom has pursued a strategy for preservation and development of its people’s unique culture and ethnic aspirations. A convergence of cellular phone and FM radio designed by the Buganda kingdom to confront the central government with specific demands and the government’s response are examined. The less combative use of NICTs by Bunyoro-Kitara, Busoga, and Toro kingdoms is described. An analysis of how each antagonist uses NICTs for a hegemonistic agenda is presented and cast against the application of NICTs for good governance and the prosperity of citizens.

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