President recognised for supporting prison-based production, local manufacturing and staff welfare as 19 others receive national honours
President Yoweri Museveni has been awarded the Order of the Commander-in-Chief, a Uganda Prisons Service medal, in recognition of his leadership, contribution to peace and security, and support for the development of the prison service.
The medal was conferred during the Independence Day celebrations, with the recognition highlighting government efforts to expand production within prisons, strengthen food security and promote self-reliance.
According to the award citation, Museveni was recognised for directing the Uganda Prisons Service to engage in large-scale production, including cotton growing, as part of efforts to support food security and import substitution.
The award also cited government procurement of locally manufactured furniture from the Prisons Service, reducing reliance on imported products, alongside improvements in staff accommodation.
The medal 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 award on behalf of the Presidential Awards Committee, chaired by Hajjat Zamina Malole.
19 others honoured
At least 19 other people, including six women, received decorations during the celebrations in recognition of their contributions to the country.
Among those honoured 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 awards recognised contributions across public service, security and other areas of national development.
The recognition of the Uganda Prisons Service’s production activities also highlights the role of state institutions in manufacturing and agricultural production, particularly initiatives intended to support domestic supply chains and reduce dependence on imports.
