Over 30 Ugandans to receive medals for contributions to liberation since 1986

23 January 2026, 5:00 pm

By Edwin Okurmu Kisa

More than thirty Ugandans will be awarded medals in recognition of their contributions to the country’s liberation since the National Resistance Movement (NRM) government came to power in 1986.

The Minister for the Presidency, Milly Babirye Babalanda, made the remarks while addressing a press conference at the Media Centre in Kampala, as Uganda prepares for the upcoming Liberation Day celebrations scheduled for 26 January at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds.

The minister said the country has registered numerous achievements over the past 40 years under the current government, developments that have propelled Uganda forward. She noted that this year’s celebrations will be held under the theme: “Honouring the Patriotic Citizens Who Have Brought About Fundamental Change.”

She further called on all Ugandans to turn out in large numbers and participate in the celebrations, highlighting the achievements delivered by the NRM government for the nation.