Sarah Kibedi, the first wife of Uganda’s notorious former president Idi Amin, made headlines in history for her bold personal choice. At just 22 years old, she defied her parents’ wishes and married Amin in March 1962, only seven months before Uganda gained independence.
Little is widely known about Sarah’s life during the early years of her marriage, but historians note that her union with Amin came at a turbulent period in Uganda’s history, as the nation prepared to transition from colonial rule to self-governance.
Her story highlights the personal dimensions behind historical figures and how family expectations and national events can intersect in unexpected ways.
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