Tag Archives: Namugongo

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has praised Ugandan clerics, Christian and non-Christians, for fostering unity and ending hostilities along faith lines that once sharply divided the nation. Reflecting on the pre-NRM era, President Museveni highlighted significant divisions based on tribal and religious affiliations, which he credits …

Namugongo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Several pilgrims at the Catholic Shrine in Namugongo have reported a range of health issues, including stomach disorders and food poisoning. Dr. Joseph Mubiru from Mulago, who is leading the health service team at the shrine, stated that they have treated over 160 pilgrims for …

Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Some roads have been closed ahead of the June 3rd Martyrs Day. This was resolved on Wednesday in a meeting of security agencies held at the Anglican Shrines. According to the plan, the road from Kyaliwajjala, Namugongo Division, in Kira Municipality to Sonde, in Goma Division …

Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police and military have increased their presence at Namugongo as multitudes of pilgrims arrive for next Monday’s Martyrs Day celebrations. On Wednesday, by 8 am, queues had started stretching at Namugongo Catholic Shrines as security personnel from Special Forces Command (SFC), Uganda People Defence Forces …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | With only six days to the annual Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations, joint security forces have arrested 45 suspected thugs in Namugongo and its environs. The security agencies, with support of CCTV evidence, have initiated operations targeting suspected criminals who often exploit pilgrims trekking to …

Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Thirty-six children have this year joined hundreds of other elderly foot pilgrims in a walk of faith to Uganda Martyrs Shrine in Namugongo. The majority of the children are from the Catholic diocese of Lira. One is from the Diocese of Lango- Anglican. These children …

Nebbi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | An 11-year old is one of the 724 foot pilgrims trekking from Nebbi Catholic Diocese in West Nile to Namugongo Martyrs Shrine ahead of this year’s Uganda Martyrs day celebrations. The boy who has only been identified as Munguromo from Paidah Catholic parish is making …

  Pakwach, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 724-foot pilgrims from Nebbi Catholic diocese are expected to take part in the customary journey of faith to Namugongo Martyrs’ shrine ahead of this year’s Martyr celebrations on June 3, 2024. The foot pilgrims drawn from the 22 Parishes of the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kampala Archdiocese has commenced festivities marking the 60th anniversary of the canonization of the Uganda Martyrs. As part of the celebrations, the Archdiocese will move the Sacred Relics of the saints in different parishes and selected catholic institutions including schools, and hospitals. Rev Fr Richard …

  Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Fresh details have emerged about a woman who was killed on Friday in a bar at Janda zone, Namugongo, Kira Municipality.   The victim only identified as Bianca was allegedly hit with a blunt object that caused her death in the wee hours of the …