President Museveni among 20 medalists to be honoured on Independence Day

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is among the 20 medalists set to be honoured during Uganda’s 64th Independence Day celebrations on October 9, 2026, at State House Entebbe.

The development was confirmed by Hajjat Zamina Malole, Chancellor of the Presidential Awards Committee in the Office of the President.

President Museveni will receive the Order of the Commander-in-Chief (Uganda Prisons Service Medal) in recognition of his leadership and contribution to peace and security.

According to the Presidential Awards Committee, the medal is awarded to heads of State and heads of government in recognition of visionary leadership and championing peace and security in the country, the East African region and Africa.

The award is pursuant to Section 3(2), Second Schedule, Part I of the National Honours and Awards Act, 2001, as amended.

The medals will be presented as part of the national celebrations marking Uganda’s Independence Day.

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