The Ugandan honours system consists of orders and medals awarded for exemplary service to the nation.[1] [2]
The current awards are provided for by The National Honours and Awards Act, 2001.
| Civilian Orders | Rank / Class | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Most Excellent Order of the Pearl of Africa | Grand Master | Awarded to heads of state and government. | |
| The Excellent Order of the Pearl of Africa | Grand Commander | For spouses of heads of state, vice presidents and crown princes and princesses. | |
| The Distinguished Order of The Nile | Class I–V | Named after the River Nile. | |
| The Distinguished Order of the Crested Crane | Class I–V | Named after the crested crane, Uganda's national bird. | |
| Military Orders | Rank / Class | Note | |
| The Order of Katonga | Named after the decisive battle of the National Resistance Army. | ||
| The Kabalega Star | I–III | Named after King Kabalega of Bunyoro who resisted the British. | |
| The Rwenzori Star | I–III | Named after Rwenzori Mountains. | |
| The Masaba Star | Local name of Mount Elgon. | ||
List of medals of the Republic of Uganda:
