Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has explained why he delegated Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja to preside over the Heroes’ day celebration and not Vice President Jesca Alupo as protocol dictates. In a statement released by the Presidential Press Unit, Museveni said he had to delegate Nabbanja …
Read More »Luwero Leaders ask President to use Heroes Day to fulfil pledges
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | With the Heroes’ Day celebrations in Luwero district due today, local leaders have asked President Yoweri Museveni to fulfill the pending pledges he made to the area that ushered him into power. Luwero and Nakaseke were significant battlegrounds during the 1981-1986 war, where numerous …
Read More »100 medals to be awarded on Heroes day
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has approved 100 names of people who will be awarded various medals on Heroes Day. The medals are in recognition of their contribution towards the liberation of the country. The Minister in charge of the Presidency Esther Mbayo announced this in …
Read More »650 to Scoop Medals on Heroes Day
NBS: Government Spokesman and Media Centre Exec Director Ofwono Opondo has revealed that 650 people are slated to walk away with medals during this year’s 35th Heroes day celebrations. This year’s celebration hinged on the theme – Concertizing the gains of our Heroes is a duty for every Ugandan – will …
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