His Excellency President Paul Kagame of Republic of Rwanda also commander in chief of the Rwanda Defence Forces, has today been awarded with Three Medals of Excellence in Uganda.
President Kagame was awarded and decorated with the Most excellent order of Pearl of Africa the Grandmaster Medal, Kagera Medal and Luwero Triangle Medal.
The Pearl of Africa medal is the highest honour reserved for the heads of state.
In his acceptance speech, President Kagame said, “Accept our humble and deepest gratitude for this recognition of our contribution to freedom in Uganda.”
“We were availed with the opportunity to participate in liberation of Uganda and what we gave can never equal what we gained from this country.”
“This is testimony to enduring links forged by a shared history and common struggle between not only our people but the Africans and what could be achieved when we stand together in solidarity,” Kagame Added.
“In this regard Mr. President allow me dedicate these medals to all Rwandans and Ugandans who committed their lives with many of them paying the ultimate price to fight for the freedom we all enjoy today.”
Also Rwandas Hero late Major General Fred Rwigema has been awarded the Kagera and Luwero triangle medals. The Medals will be delivered to Rwigema’s Family by President Kagame.
The Rwandan delegation of ministers accompanying President Paul kagame include, Ministers; James Musoni, Aloysea Inyumba,Francois Kanimba, Gen. James Kabarebe and Gen.Marcel Gatsinzi.
The Medals are being awarded to civilians and Military officers at a function held in Kapchorwa district ,North Eastern Uganda. The celebrations are taking place at Sebei College.
President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo of Equatorial Guinea has also been awarded with Ugandas medal of highest honour. Nguema is also the African Union (AU) chairman.
Todays celebrations are held under the theme: “Uganda the Land of Opportunities: NRM’s contribution during the last half of the 50 Years of Uganda’s Independence”, come at a time when the country will celebrate 50 years of independence in October.
Uganda’s National Resistence Army took power in January 1986 after ousting the government of the late Tito Okello following 5 years of guerrilla war.
470 other individuals have received awards for their contribution to the NRA liberation struggle.
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