By: Felix Meier zu Selhausen, Marco H. D. van Leeuwen, Jacob L. Weisdorf

Felix Meier zu Selhausen’s exploration into Ugandan Anglicans’ social mobility during colonial and post-colonial periods offers a nuanced view of societal changes. Through Anglican marriage registers, it’s shown that Christian Ugandans, particularly those affiliated with the Anglican Church, experienced significant social mobility. This mobility was facilitated by access to education and labor markets through church and state connections. The analysis challenges the perception of British indirect rule and underscores the transformative role of mission education in enabling upward mobility, revealing a complex interplay between colonial policies, education, and social advancement.