The shield and spears symbolize our readiness to defend our motherland against all enemies. They are standing on a green mound to symbolise Uganda’s lush vegetation. Supporting the shields are the Uganda Kob (Adenota kob Thomasi) which is representative of Uganda’s abundance of wildlife; and the Crested Crane (Regulorum gibbericeps), Uganda’s national emblem.

Across the top of the shield are the waves, that are representative of Lake Victoria, the world’s second largest freshwater lake, as well as Uganda’s other great lakes and rivers. In the centre of the shield, the sun represents Uganda’s glorious sunny days. The traditional African drum at the bottom of the shield represents our culture, and is used both in dance, and communication.

Coffee and Cotton, Uganda’s main cash crops, are sprouting from the green mound alongside River Nile, the world’s longest river, which starts its 6650km journey from Uganda.