Independence Day in Uganda is a state holiday celebrated on October 9 every year. It celebrates Uganda's independence from the United Kingdom in 1962.

Explorer Henry Stanley discovered Uganda in 1875 which was divided into two kingdoms at the time. In 1888, Uganda came under the control of the British East Africa Company.

After World War II, native Ugandans were allowed to serve in government, and by 1955, half the members of the legislative council were Ugandans.

The Ugandan Constitutional Conference was held in London in September 1961, organized to pave the way for Ugandan independence.

 At the end of the conference on October 9, Uganda officially became an independent nation.

Current President: Yoweri Museveni

Capital: Kampala

Currency: Ugandan Shilling

Population: 50 015 092

Official language: KiSwahili, English

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