George Wilberforce Kakoma

George Wilberforce Kakoma (27 July 1923 – 8 April 2012) was a Ugandan musician who wrote and composed "Oh Uganda, Land of Beauty", Uganda's national anthem. Kakoma's composition was first played publicly by the Police Band conducted by Mr. John Moon on October 9, 1962 during Uganda's Independence Day Celebrations. He received a personal token of UGX 2,000 from the Prime Minister Milton Obote for his work.