Kabaka's Palace

12 Best Things to Do in Kampala, Uganda | Condé Nast Traveler

"Uganda has not shied away from acknowledging the dark legacy of Idi Amin, who ruled the country from 1971 to 1979. Tours of the Kabaka’s Palace end in an unexpected and sobering visit to the dictator’s torture chambers, where a dark concrete tunnel houses tiny cells that were once separated by electrified water to prevent escape. Each crammed in more than 100 people, with no ventilation, water, or food, and more than 200,000 people are said to have perished here. It’s a haunting experience—the bullet holes in the dirt-specked walls standing as a chilling reminder of the past—but it’s crucial to understanding the context of this East African nation. While you're there, see the burnt-out remains of a Rolls-Royce owned by Uganda’s first president, Edward Mutesa, which was destroyed by the regime." - Scott Campbell