The celebrations kicked off in the morning hours with UPDF, Uganda Police and Prisons taking part in parade drills
Uganda’s 62nd Independence Day celebrations are taking place today, 9th October 2024, at Busikho Primary Teachers’ College grounds in Masafu town council, Busia district. This is the first time Busia district has hosted a national event of such magnitude. The theme for this year’s celebration is ‘Independence Day: A recommitment to secure and fortify our destiny’.
Military Parade at Busikho Primary Teachers’ College grounds
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President Yoweri Museveni will be the chief guest at the event and is set to award 40 national medals to distinguished Ugandans.
Among the recipients, 30 will be honoured with the National Independence Diamond Jubilee Medal, while others will receive notable awards such as the Luweero Triangle Medal, Masaba Medal, Police Long Service Gold Medal, Police Personal Sacrifice Medal, and the Police Meritorious Medal.
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UPDF taking part in miltary drills as part of the 62nd Independence Day celebrations
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In preparation for the celebrations, the Office of the President partnered with Bazungu e.V, a German NGO, to provide free eye care services to the surrounding community at Masafu General Hospital from 23rd to 27th September 2024.
A total of 1,005 people received medical attention, including 300 diagnosed with mature cataracts and 105 with other eye conditions. Some 700 pairs of glasses were distributed, and patients requiring surgery will be treated at Bukedea Eye Medical Clinic later this month.
A statement from the Minister for the Presidency, Milly Babirye Babalanda, confirmed the attendance of a special delegation from the United Arab Emirates, led by their Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, as well as the President of the Central African Republic, Faustin-Archange Touadéra. Other dignitaries and special delegations are also expected.
In her statement, Babalanda reflected on Uganda’s political history, noting the instability and military coups that plagued the nation until 1986, when the National Resistance Movement (NRM) came to power. She praised the NRM government for nearly 40 years of stability, peace, and socio-economic development, highlighting achievements such as improvements in infrastructure, healthcare, education, and economic growth.
