The African Studies Bookstore

19/12/2024

Our team lead by Eunice and Counsel Faith are at Forest Mall Lugogo exhibiting books as part of campaign. Pass by and support, all books available at discounted prices!

12/12/2024

This book, Abu Mayanja MP: The intellectual star of Uganda's "Struggle" for independence and the search for a liberal democratic state, 1929-2005, is a biography of a brilliant African politician, a history of a country and a continent told through the lens and activities of an individual politician.

The book breaks new ground in how Uganda and Africa have been viewed by academic and popular opinion. Mayanja's life sheds light on the last days of colonialism and the early postcolonial history of Uganda and other African countries. First, although Africa, particularly Uganda, is viewed by popular imagination through the images of dictatorial and corrupt African leaders like Amin, Obote, Mubotu, Bokassa, Bongo and others, there were, and still are, voices of reason who advocated for the advantages of good governance.

Secondly, it shows that it is not only heads of states who influenced the political direction of postcolonial states in the period just before and after independence. Other actors shaped the opinions of the masses and influenced how laws were formed and implemented. Thirdly, Mayanja is one of those public intellectuals who stood up to autocracy and what he thought should be done through words and actions.

He analysed political and social issues at a higher conceptual level than almost all his contemporaries He was indeed the "intellectual star" of Uganda's "struggle" for self-rule and the nine years that followed independence. His ridiculing of those in power for their failure to know or understand governance issues landed him in prison and denied him full participation in governing the Uganda postcolonial state. But he left deep footprints on Uganda's and East African political thought. Had his suggestions for managing postcolonial Uganda been followed, the country would not have suffered as severely as it has since 1966

Some prominent individuals have commented on his brilliance, including the following:

Writing to A. F. Brockway, (a UK MP) on 9th January 1953, the Chief Secretary of the Uganda Protectorate,

C. H. Thornley, noted that Mayanja was "one of the best brains the Protectorate has produced" (FCO 141/18246/25, National Archives, London).

"Mayanja was undoubtedly by far the best legislator of his generation, as Kasozi demonstrates from Hansards, newspapers, and pamphlets. He was also a public intellectual along the lines of Kofi Busia of Ghana, Tom Mboya and Ali Mazrui of Kenya". Professor Lwanga Lunyiigo.

It is true that," academically, Abu Mayanja was one of the brightest people of his or any other time Uganda has ever produced." Mayanja consistently, emphasized that what was taught should not only cultivate the minds of students but should also respond to the needs of the nation". 28th November 2022. Professor Frederick Kayanja, founding Vice Chancellor, Mbarara University of Science and Technology.

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When it comes to a great selection of works on Africa, non can compare, we are the biggest hub for knowledge production. Take advantage of and order some of these interesting books on Uganda's history. These books will always and continue to shape the history of Uganda for generations. You surely need a copy!

09/12/2024

The African Studies Bookstore is pleased to Launch a Christmas Booksale to give back to its clients, put more books into the hands of readers, and live up to its mission of promoting the visibility and accessibility of African publications across the globe.

This booksale will run from 1st to 24th December 2024

THE AFRICAN STUDIES BOOKSTORE CHRISTMAS BOOK SALE | African bookshop proudly present African writers and their books. We call them: the pearls of Africa.

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is still going on. Make your orders this weekend and our team will be on standby to deliver to you. No delivery fees needed, you only pay for the books selected.
Contact Nina on 0784446866 or visit our Bookstore & Publishing House office on plot 731 Mawanda Road Kamwokya just before Mawanda Road police station.

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Thank you all for your publishing and book distribution partnerships this year. From 1st December to 24th December, 2024, we are offering special discounts of up to 40% to all clients who buy books directly from our bookshop or publishing house Office . Thank you for partnering with us on this journey of Knowledge production on the African continent.

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About the book

This story is true of hardships, despair, persistence, and triumph. It is an inspiring journey of a young village boy, who, against all odds, raised from the depths of despair and attained great success. Conquering a myriad of trials and tribulations, was largely by the Grace of God. His journey of pain, struggle, and survival, reminds us that even in the hardest times, the seeds of greatness can be found and nurtured.

About the Author

Dr. Patrick Bitonder Birungi was the Executive Director of Uganda Development Corporation (UDC) when writing this book. Previously, he was the Director of Development Planning and Head of Strategic Planning at the National Planning Authority (NPA); served as the Country Economist at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Uganda Office; and for 15 years, was a Lecturer of Economics at Makerere University.
He is a distinguished Consultant at both local and international levels, with Government Agencies and International institutions including the World Bank, UN Agencies, the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), and Partnership for Economic Policy (PEP).
Patrick served on the Board of Directors of Soroti Fruits Limited and Moroto Ateker Cement Factory. He is a member of the Boards of Kalangala Infrastructure Services, Abubaker Technical Services, and Makerere University Business School Economic Forum. He is the Chairperson of the Mbarara Ecclesiastical Province Association (MEPA) which brings together five Catholic Dioceses. He serves on the Planning and Investment Committee of Fort Portal Diocese.

Patrick holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Pretoria and has published extensively in reputable referred journals. He is a member of professional bodies like the African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) and the Resource and Accounting Network of Eastern and Southern Africa (RANESA).

Price: Paperback 50,000UGX and Hardback 80,000 UGX

Publisher : The African Studies Bookstore
Year 2024
Country: Uganda

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