📸Uganda marks 63 years of independence
Uganda marked its 63rd Independence anniversary in a grand celebration attended by President Yoweri Museveni and the First Lady, Maama Janet Museveni, who also serves as Minister of Education and Sports.
President Museveni joined for a group photo by Independence Day medalists on the 63rd independence day anniversary celebrations at Kololo independence grounds on Thursday, October 9, 2025. (Credit: Maria Wamala)
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Every year on October 9, Uganda commemorates her Independence Day, a proud reminder of the nation’s freedom from British colonial rule in 1962. Today (Thursday, October 9, 2025), the country marked its 63rd Independence anniversary in a grand celebration attended by President Yoweri Museveni and the First Lady, Maama Janet Museveni, who also serves as Minister of Education and Sports.
The colourful event drew several dignitaries, including Speaker of Parliament Anita Among, Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo, and other top government officials. Kenya’s Vice President, Kithure Kindiki, alongside diplomats from various embassies in Uganda, also graced the occasion.
Vision Group journalists, Mpalanyi Ssentongo and Maria Wamala, captured the day’s memorable moments.
Chief Justice Alfonse Owiny-Dollo arrives for the Independence day celebrations.
Entertaining dances at the independence day celebrations.
Lady Justice Jane Frances Abodo (right) interacting with a diplomat at the independence day celebrations.
Ambassador Jan Sadek (left), Head of the EU Delegation to Uganda, posing for a photo with another diplomat.
The British High Commissioner to Uganda, Lisa Chesney (4th left) with other dignitaries at the independence day celebrations.
Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among with the Kenyan Vice President.
Former Vice President of Uganda, Edward Ssekandi, arrives for the independence day celebrations.
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Medalists
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President Museveni and First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Maama Janet Museveni, arrive for the Independence Day celebrations
President Museveni.
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The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, the Most Rev. Dr Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, on the podium giving his address.
Mufti Of Uganda, H.E. Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje (right).
Msgr Charles Kasibante (left) and Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Samuel Stephen Kaziimba (right).
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Military parade at the Independence Day celebrations
Soldiers holding the Uganda national flag and UPDF flag during the parade.
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President Museveni inspecting the parade.
President Museveni inspecting the military parade.
President Museveni giving his independence day address.
Samson Mande.
Minister for Presidency, Milly Babalanda, with Samson Mande. (Credit: Mpalanyi Ssentongo)
Diplomats at the independence day celebrations.
Cult leader Omukama Ruhanga Owobusobozi Bisaka, Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, Grand Mufti of Uganda, Msgr. Charles Kasibante and Archbishop of the Church of Uganda Samuel Stephen Kaziimba. (Credit: Maria Wamala)
Members of the diplomatic call and other international delegates at the independence celebrations.
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Medalist having a photo moment with H.E. President Yoweri Museveni. (Photos by Maria Wamala)
Nakivubo Blue Primary School dance group pose for photo with president Museveni and the First Lady after preforming at the independence day celebrations. (Credit: Maria Wamala)
Nakivubo Blue Primary School dance group performing a dance at the independence celebrations.
Diplomats in a group photo with H.E. President Museveni and the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports.