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Colonial Formation · 1894–1962

The 1900 Buganda Agreement and the Mailo System

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Series · Colonial Formation · 28 min

About this episode

Sir Harry Johnston negotiates with the Regents; the revolutionary creation of Mailo freehold land, the rise of the oligarchy, and the displaced Bataka clan leaders.

Review & sources

Draft: awaiting historical review

Standard colonial diplomatic history and land tenure studies.

  • The Buganda Agreement of 1900

    Cambridge University Press (The Journal of African History). Accessed 2026-10-13.

    Supports: The 1900 Buganda Agreement, Mailo land allocation, and the administrative regency.

    Detailed analysis of the 1900 Buganda Agreement, Mailo land distribution, and the Lukiiko.

Bibliography awaiting review

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  • D.A. Low and R.C. Pratt, 'Buganda and British Overrule' (1960)
  • Cambridge Journal of African History

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