By 51 persons have been awarded medals of honor in recognition of their contribution towards the liberation struggle at the 43rd Terehe Sita
The categories included the honorary medal, the Nalubale Medal, the Luwero triangle medal, and the National Independence Diamond Jubilee medal among others
The Terehe Sita Usually celebrated on February 6th commemorates the day in 1981, when the National Resistance movement led by Yoweri Kaguta Museveni waged an armed rebellion against the Obote government
Guests started arriving as early as 8 am including the central Busoga Diocesan Bishop Patrick Wakula, other religious leaders included Mufti of Uganda Shiek Ramathan Mubajje.
UPDF bigwigs who joined the forces in the early days of the NRA war were among the VIP guests who graced the occasion at Busesa.
These included the former inspector general of Police Gen. Kale Kayihura, Gen Jim Muhwezi, and Gen Katumba Wamala among others.
Band, parades from all security agencies, and entertainment were the order of the day.
Pursuant to sections 14 (i) and (ii) of the National Honors and Awards in 2001 as amended, Medals of Honor were awarded to 51 persons of whom 6 were female.
speaking at the celebrations The UPDF CDF, General Mbadi, applauded the Busoga region as the most supportive area in their efforts to win the insurgency.
He urged all members of the army to be calm towards the civilians because they must have a cohesive relationship to take the country forward.
Vincent Bamulangaki Ssempijja, Minister for Defense and Veterans Affairs, noted to the President that fishermen were complaining about the UPDF for harassing them but pledged to work together to fight against illegal fishing.
