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Ghana's contribution to ECOWAS

 Ghana, as one of the founding and active members of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has made significant contributions to the organization's objectives and activities. Some of Ghana's key contributions to ECOWAS are as follows: Commitment to Regional Integration: Ghana has consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to regional integration within ECOWAS. It actively participates in regional meetings, summits, and conferences, contributing to the decision-making processes and policy formulations of the organization. Promotion of Democracy and Good Governance: Ghana is known for its stable democracy and good governance practices. As a member of ECOWAS, Ghana has been actively involved in promoting democratic principles, conducting free and fair elections, and supporting democratic transitions in other member states. Advocacy for Peace and Security: Ghana has played an important role in advocating for peace and security in the West African region. It has...
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IMPORTANT YEARS TO NOTE ABOUT STAGES TOWARDS THE ROAD TO INDEPENDENCE IN EAST AFRICA

TANGANYIKA 

  • 1945, The African members to the Tanganyika legislative Council numbered two only. 
  • 1946, African representatives in Tanganyika increased to three. 
  • 1947-1951, the African representatives to the legislative council had nine Africans, nine Europeans and nine Asians. 
  • 1955, Dr. Julius Nyerere became president of Tanganyika African Association. 
  • 1954, Tanganyika African Association was changed to Tanganyika African Nation at Union. 
  • 1954, a United Nations mission paid a visit to Tanganyika. . 
  • 1957, Nyerere was appointed as a member of the Legislative Council. 
  • 1960, TANU advocated for the achievement, of independence in 1961. 
  • 1961 9th September, Tanganyika gained full independence with Nyerere as the first president. 

UGANDA 

  • 1941, Nsibirwa resigned as the Katikiro. 
  • 1941 Samwiri Wamala replaced Nsibirwa as the new Katikiro. 
  • 1945, Strikes everywhere in Buganda. 
  • 1945, July restoration of Nsibirwa as Katikiro. 
  • 1945 September, Nsibirwa died. (assassinated) 
  • 1946, M. Kawalya- Kagwa became the new Katikiro. 
  • 1946, New confusion in Buganda. 
  • 1946, election were organized that led to 31 Baganda chosen as representatives. 
  • 1949, New Volcano (uprising) and the blame was put on to the Bataka. 
  • 1949, the British demanded that some chiefs be removed from the council. 
  •  1949, after the riots, its leaders were arrested; the Bataka Party and African Union came to an end. 
  • 1950, 8 Africans were among those of other provinces. 
  • 1953, the Africans on the Legislative council increased to fourteen (14). 
  • 1955, the Kabaka was deposed. 
  •  By 1961, there were 2 outstanding parties in Uganda, that is to say D.P led by Benedicto Kiwanuka and UPC led by Dr. Milton Obote. 
  • 9th October 1962, Uganda achieved independence. 

KENYA 

  • 1920, The Kikuyu Association was formed to defend African land from Europeans. 
  • 1921, other political parties came into existence like the Young Kikuyu Association, the young Kavirondo association in Nyanza, etc. 
  • 1925, the Kikuyu Central Association asked the Hilton Young Commission to consider appointment of Africans to the Legislative Council. 
  • 1929, the famous conflict between the members of the Church Missionary Society and the Kikuyu Association erupted. 
  • 1930 The Native Land Trust Ordinance was passed to solve Land problems for Africans. 
  • 1934 North Kavirondo Central Association was formed following the threat brought about by the discovery of Gold at Kakamega. 
  • 1938, Saw the formation of the Kikuyu Provincial Association Thuku followed by the Kamba Members Association. 
  • 1939 The Kikuyu Central association and the Labour trade union staged a strike at Mombasa. 
  • 1946, the Kenya African Union was formed by Eliad Mathu with James Gichuru as its chairman. But when Kenyatta returned from England, he became the chairman of the party. 
  • 1948 the Kenya Land and Freedom Army was formed. It was later refereed to as the MauMau. 
  • 1952 The MAU-MAU Rebellion was in full gear. 
  • 1954, the governor began to take drastic measures to help the situation. 26000 Kikuyu were arrested in Nairobi because they could not state why they had come to Nairobi. 
  • 1955, The Mau-Mau leader, General China was captured in the regions of Mt. Kenya. 
  • 1960, Two new political parties were born that is KANU and KADU. 
  • 1961 Kenyatta was released from prison and two months later he became the president of KANU. 
  • 1962 Kenyatta became a member of the legislative council and tried to bring KANU and KADU together but failed because whereas KANU advocated a centralized system of government, KADU wanted Regionalism. 
  • 1963, Kenya became independent and Kenyatta became the Prime Minister

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