Uganda: Security Tightened At Namugongo Ahead of President Museveni's Attendance At Martyrs Day

Thousands gather at Namugongo Shrine to honour the Ugandan Martyrs

On Tuesday, 3 June 2025, thousands of Ugandan pilgrims and visitors from across Africa and beyond converged at the Namugongo Ugandan Martyrs Shrine to commemorate the feast of the 22 Catholics executed between 1885 and 1887 on the orders of Buganda King Mwanga II for refusing to renounce their faith. Read all

Uganda: Security Tightened At Namugongo Ahead of President Museveni's Attendance At Martyrs Day

Security has been significantly heightened in Namugongo as President Kaguta Museveni is expected to attend the Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations at the Anglican site.

MARTYRS DAY:: President Museveni Calls for Unity and Faith Over Division

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has reaffirmed Uganda’s unwavering commitment to religious freedom, national unity, and ideological clarity as essential pillars for sustainable development. He made these remarks during the Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations held at Namugongo on June 3rd. Addressing a vibrant congregation of both local and international pilgrims, President Museveni commended Ugandans for upholding the spirit of unity and tolerance …