Golden Jubilee Medal of Uganda
The Golden Jubilee Medal, also known as the Independence Medal, is awarded by the President of Uganda in recognition of outstanding service and loyalty to Uganda. Honorees are selected by the Presidential Awards Committee, which is responsible for identifying, selecting, vetting and forwarding nominated persons to the President for conferment of the Honors. The awards committee is headed by a Chancellor.[1][2] It was established in 2012, in memory the 50th anniversary of the country's independence from the United Kingdom.[3]
It is Uganda's highest award given to civilians,[4] not counting the Most Excellent Order of the Pearl of Africa, which is given to heads of state and similar.[5]
2022 Golden Jubilee Awardees
[edit]The 2022 awards were conferred on 26 January, 2022.[6]
| Name | Year | Notable as | additional ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prof. Patrick Engeu Ogwang | 2022 | Innovator of Covidex | [7] |
| Dr. Joseph Brown Kigula-Mugambe | 2022 | ||
| Prof. Philippa Musoke | 2022 | Nevirapine Research for HIV-positive mothers | [8] |
| Dr. Joseph Epodoi | 2022 | ||
| Dr. Josephine Namugenyi | 2022 | Medical officer | |
| Dr. Rev. Sr. Margaret Ajiko Mary | 2022 | Consultant surgeon | |
| Dr. Joan Uwantege | 2022 | Medical officer | |
| Dr. Innocent Ocen | 2022 | Intern doctor | |
| Dr. Amina Nakawesa | 2022 | Intern doctor | |
| Dr. Florence Alaroker Senior | 2022 | Consultant paediatrician | |
| Dr. Clare Nakubulwa | 2022 | Medical officer | |
| Jackson Keem Moding | 2022 | Senior anesthetic officer | |
| John Guma Ambaga | 2022 | Senior anesthetic officer | |
| Zenaida Kituyi | 2022 | Anaesthetic officer | |
| Sr. Medrine Kibetenga | 2022 | Recovery nurse | |
| Sr. Sarah Alekat | 2022 | Recovery nurse | |
| Sr. Jenipher Ajilong | 2022 | Instrument nurse | |
| Daniel Ebwalu | 2022 | Theatre nurse | |
| Margaret Ajok | 2022 | Recovery nurse | |
| Prof. Monica Chibita | 2022 | Women Empowerment | |
| Dr. Catherine Nakalembe | 2022 | For efforts to improve food security in Africa with Satellite Data | [9] [10] |
| Peruth Chemutai | 2022 | Women's 3000m steeplechase Gold Medalist-Tokyo 2020 Olympics in 2021 | |
| Jacob Kiplimo | 2022 | World Half-Marathon Record Holder | |
| Charles Mawerere | 2022 | ||
| Robinah Mwangale Mubeeke | 2022 | ||
| Frank Kalimuzo (RIP) | 2022 | ||
| Gollapalli Naga Mohana Rao | 2022 | ||
| Dr. Stephen Birungi | 2022 | ||
| Onyach Onecimo Oyoo RIP | 2022 | ||
| Dr. Barugahare Charles | 2018 | Former University Secretary, Makerere University |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Office of the President". CHANCERY / PRESIDENTIAL AWARDS COMMITTEE. Archived from the original on 2022-05-18. Retrieved 14 August 2022.
- ^ "VC Prof Mugisha awarded The Uganda National Independence Medal". Cavendish University Uganda. 11 October 2018. Retrieved 21 March 2025.
- ^ Huston-Holm, Patty (28 April 2022). "Dr. Ruth Senyonyi awarded 2022 Golden Jubilee Medal". Uganda Christian University. Retrieved 21 March 2025.
- ^ Kisekka, Christopher (10 June 2022). "Firefighter Rewarded for Putting his Life on the Line to Save Others :". Uganda Radio Network. Retrieved 25 March 2025.
- ^ Barigaba, Julius (27 July 2020). "Uganda gives Aga Khan its highest honour". The EastAfrican. Retrieved 25 March 2025.
- ^ "36th NRM Victory Day Celebration". New Vision. Retrieved 14 August 2022.
- ^ "Prof Ogwang: MUST Lecturer and Covidex Inventor Awarded National Medal". Campus Bee.
- ^ "Prof. Philippa Musoke receives Golden Jubilee Medal". MU-JHU Care Ltd. Retrieved 14 August 2022.
- ^ "Catherine Nakalembe Awarded Highest Civilian Award Of Uganda For Her Work Improving Food Security". NASA Harvest. Retrieved 14 August 2022.
- ^ "Dr. Catherine Nakalembe Honored with the Highest Civilian Award of Uganda". Department of Geographical Sciences University of Maryland. Retrieved 14 August 2022.