Daudi Chwa (1896–1939) was, I believe, Kabaka Mwanga’s youngest son (pictured here at 7). In the early 1900s, he was placed under the well-studied regency of the Katikkiro, Omulamuzi, and Omuwanika. But Chwa himself has remained largely understudied. 1/6
As he matured throughout the 1920s and 1930s, he challenged—in growing measure— numerous colonial policies and forced the resignation of A. Kaggwa. By the time of his death, he had also authored no fewer than 6 pamphlets. 2/6
The most circulated was “Obuyigirize, Obulabufu, N’Okwezaya mu Buganda,” which was a damning critique of expanding British authority. As he argued: “What is at present popularly termed as education and civilization of a Muganda may 3/6
be nothing more nor less than mere affectation of the foreign customs and habits of the Western Countries which in some instances are only injurious to our own inherent moral and ideals of native life.” 4/6
Chwa died in his early 40s at Salaama Palace. The formal line of the British government was that Chwa died of alcohol-related complications and declining health. But throughout the 1940s there were numerous theories to the contrary, 5/6
including that the British had him assassinated, and conservatives secured his “disappearance.” What stories have you heard regarding Chwa’s disappearance? 6/6 @JMwesigwa_S @dfkm1970 @Isacmpanga @bwesigye 
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