President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni was decorated with the Order of the Commander-in-Chief (Uganda Prisons Service Medal) during Uganda’s 64th Independence Day celebrations on Friday, in recognition of his leadership in peace and security and his contribution to the development of the Uganda Prisons Service.
The medal was conferred during the celebrations held virtually from State House, Entebbe, on October 9, 2026.
According to the award citation, the honour recognised President Museveni’s direction for the Uganda Prisons Service to engage in large-scale production, including cotton growing, to support food security, import substitution and self-reliance.
It also recognised government efforts to procure locally made furniture from the Prisons Service rather than relying on imports, as well as improvements in staff accommodation.
The award was conferred under Section 3(2), Second Schedule, Part I of the National Honours and Awards Act, 2001, as amended.
Deputy Chief Justice Moses Kawumi Kazibwe presented the medal on behalf of the Presidential Awards Committee, chaired by Hajjat Zamina Malole.
President Museveni’s decoration was part of the Independence Day celebrations held under the theme, “Embracing Our Sovereignty with Hope and Visionary Leadership.”
At least 19 other people, including six women, were also decorated in recognition of their contributions to the country.
Among the awardees were Commissioner General of Prisons Can. Dr Johnson Byabashaija, Kampala Parents’ School founder Edward Kasole Bwerere Lwanga, Deputy Commander of the Air Force Maj Gen David Isimbwa, and Chief of Staff of the Land Forces Maj Gen Francis Bagonza.
The celebrations marked 64 years since Uganda attained independence from Britain on October 9, 1962.