By Ben Musanje 30th May 2022 At least 10, 000 pilgrims from abroad and within Uganda are expected to arrive at both the Catholic and Anglican Martyrs shrines ahead of the Martyrs Day Celebrations, police have disclosed. Fred Enanga, the Police Spokesperson says that a number of pilgrims from the dioceses of Mbarara, […]
By Ben Musanje 30th May 2022 Security has been beefed up at Namugongo and Kyaliwajjala area in Wakiso district ahead of the Uganda Martyrs Day Celebrations slated this Friday, June 3rd. Fred Enanga, the Police Spokesperson in a weekly press briefing at Naguru has told the journalists that they have profiled all venues for pilgrimage, […]
By Ben Musanje 30th May 2022 Taxi stages in Kyaliwajjala, Wakiso district have all been suspended for three days from operation starting from 1st -3rd June to allow a clear flow of traffic for pilgrims that are to participate in this year’s Martyrs day celebrations at both the Catholic and Anglican Shrines. According […]
By Ben Musanje 30th May 2022 One of the 100 foot pilgrims from West Ankole diocese who are leading this year’s Uganda Martyrs’ day celebrations on the side of the Church of Uganda died this morning shortly after reaching the shrine. The Pilgrims team leader, Rev Sam Katagye, has identified the deceased as Jackline Alinaitwe, 49, […]