Ogenga Otunnu Knihy

This book demonstrates that societies experiencing prolonged and severe crises of legitimacy are prone to intense and persistent political violence. The most significant factor accounting for the persistence of intense political violence in Uganda is the severe crisis of legitimacy of the state, its institutions, political incumbents and their challengers. This crisis of legitimacy, which is shaped by both internal and external forces, past and present, accounts for the remarkable continuity in the history of political violence since the construction of the state.

Prolonged crises of legitimacy lead to persistent political violence, as illustrated in Uganda's history. The state's institutions and political figures face deep-rooted challenges from both internal and external forces, which have shaped the ongoing turmoil. This analysis delves into how the legitimacy crisis has consistently fueled intense political violence, highlighting the historical continuity of such conflicts since the state's formation. The book offers a comprehensive examination of these dynamics and their implications for society.