By Our Staff Reporter

ENTEBBE, UGANDA — October 8, 2026
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is among 20 Ugandans set to receive national medals during the country’s 64th Independence Day celebrations on October 9, 2026.

The awards will be presented during the national celebrations at State House Entebbe, as Uganda marks 64 years since gaining independence.

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

President Museveni will be awarded 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 given to Heads of State and Heads of Government in recognition of visionary leadership and efforts towards promoting peace and security in Uganda, the East African region and Africa.

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

The recognition of President Museveni will form part of the wider awards ceremony during this year’s Independence Day celebrations, where 20 medalists will be honoured for their contributions in different areas.

The national honours are intended to recognise individuals whose leadership, service and contribution have had an impact on Uganda and its people.

Uganda gained independence from British colonial rule on October 9, 1962, and this year’s celebrations will mark the country’s 64th anniversary.