12 May In the last 50 years of Uganda as a sovereign independent state, Henry Lubega met former Amin’s minister of Health Henry Kyemba. Henry Kyemba (born December ) is a Ugandan political figure who held several high positions and finally became Minister of Health during Uganda’s rule by Idi Amin. He is also the author of State of Blood, a book he wrote after his flight. State of blood: the inside story of Idi Amin /​ Henry Kyemba. Kyemba, Henry. London: Corgi Books, Physical Description. Author: Mosho Dajar Country: Peru Language: English (Spanish) Genre: Music Published (Last): 18 April 2018 Pages: 337 PDF File Size: 1.4 Mb ePub File Size: 8.24 Mb ISBN: 697-1-55773-731-8 Downloads: 42599 Price: Free* [ *Free Regsitration Required] Uploader: The Faustin Princes was to be used to transport brides.

May 12, 2013 - Photo by Henry Lubega. RIGHT: Kyemba (L), Prince Mutebi (C) and Mayanja Nkangi in London in 1977 after fleeing Idi Amin's government.

He found Hebry rather brief, but again, he did not read much into it. Skip to content Skip to search. Among those who had planned to be in attendance but failed to make the journey on account of jyemba health was Mr Henry Kyemba, now a retired politician and former friend of Luwum. Worse because the dictator lacks a formal education.

Set up My libraries How do I set up “My satte These online bookshops told us they have this item: Jan 11, lafloor rated it state of blood henry kyemba it. Amin directed him as minister of Health to provide a medical report, but the Government Pathologist, Dr Kyemna, declined to write it. Uganda — Politics and government — The vehicle was to be hired out state of blood henry kyemba transport brides at weddings. Ali Azefoune rated it really liked it Apr 09, I have not been to Uganda, I’d like to go there. This book is not yet featured on Listopia. Henry Kyemba Although it shouldn’t be taken as a stand-alone document on Uganda under Idi Amin, it is an important testimony that de I read A State of Blood shortly after returning from State of blood henry kyemba, maybe to gain a sense of perspective on the history of this country. Aug 24, Andrew Ssempala rated it liked it.

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Theresa decided to travel by road to Nairobi and connect from there; unfortunately her bloood was coming through Entebbe. Language English View all editions Prev Next edition 2 of 3. I presented the book to the UN and all the UN ambassadors received a copy. So the plan was he state of blood henry kyemba be out of the country as well. Evans gave me a journalist, Russel Miller, with whom I worked with to do the series. I can vouch for many of the facts of this book, staet I was in Uganda in and was locked up for being a tourist with a camera; all my spools of film were destroyed and my camera confiscated – both me and my friend John Nickson were locked up in Kampala, and treated VERY badly.

Alina Torres Rodas rated it really liked it Aug 30, Political refugees — Great Britain — Biography. However the writer should have told us how the late Idi Amin managed to maintain his grip on power for so long with all the limitations he had. Henry Kyemba: How I fled from Idi Amin regime Soldiers went out on the streets to beat up people and kill others, a development which raised tension among even members of the cabinet.

I know many people in our society who were interested in the properties of their relatives and they connived with state agents to threaten and force them into exile. My first wife was part of the Ugandan delegation to the Geneva conference, but because I had other places to go, I flew out earlier. The author states that kf was a confidant of Amin’s with whom he “could talk to at any time of the day or night,” but he fails to explore Amin’s character or tell us how he managed to maintain his hold on the government while Ugandan society fell apart. Return to Book Page. Aug 21, Suzanne rated it really liked it. His second wife, Betty, after being briefly held at the Gaddafi garrison in Jinja, was released and fled through Kenya to and joined him. To throw off any suspicions, he contributed towards the purchase of what was then the official vehicle of the British High Commissioner to Uganda.