Tag Archives: Namugongo Martyr’s Day

The 3rd of June has been marked as the day the Martyrs who were killed for their faith are celebrated in Uganda. Due to this, the preparations for the celebrations have been kicked off. The Catholic Church announced that it needs to raise Shs2.2b for the 2023 Martyr’s day celebrations at Namugongo Martyr’s Shrine. This annual event is for paying ...

A big number of pilgrims, over 3000, reportedly from Pallisa and Tororo districts are currently stranded at Namugongo Martyrs Shrine. They apparently lack transportation funds to go back home. After two long years without making the pilgrimage due to Covid-19 related restrictions, pilgrims came this year only to get stranded. They were found at the entrance of the Martyrs shrine ...

Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has said Parliament is going to continue working with the religious leaders to protect family institutions. Speaking during the Uganda Marty’s celebrations, Tayebwa said in no way will Parliament weaken family institutions. “I would like to pledge to you that under our leadership, Parliament will protect the sanctity of the Lord. The strong beliefs ...

It’s really such a shameless world when thugs without any thoughts decide to rob a 72-year-old woman on a pilgrimage. This is what happened to Agatha Nyinabutagwira who had captured the attention of many during the Uganda Martyrs celebrations. This is after she was one of the many who trekked on foot to Namugongo. Agatha came from Fort Portal to ...