What you'll learn

The coming of the white man and the construction of the railway, ‘the iron snake’, had been foretold by African religious prophets and seers years before it was built. These prophets and seers included Syokimau, Mugo wa Kibiru, Kimnyole arap Turukat, Masaku and Mwenda Mwea. The prophets and seers also forewarned of the many problems and sufferings that this would cause such as interference with their culture, and taking away of their land and cattle.

• The participant shall gain broad knowledge of the history of the Uganda Railway and its significance.
• Learners will be able to understand the important role that the railway played in the development of the country.
• They will also appreciate the many difficulties and challenges that the railway builders experienced.