Uganda: Museveni Orders Martyrs Day Funding to Be Included in National Budget

Uganda: Museveni Orders Martyrs Day Funding to Be Included in National Budget

President Museveni has instructed that Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations be formally included in the government's annual budget, ensuring consistent financial backing for one of the country's most significant religious and cultural events.

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Museveni Cautions Religious Leaders Against Political Meddling at Martyrs’ Day Celebration

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Tuesday delivered a stern message to religious leaders, urging them to steer clear of political affairs during the annual Uganda Martyrs’ Day celebrations at Namugongo. The President’s remarks, delivered by Vice President Jessica Alupo, front-lined a day of deep spiritual reflection that drew tens of thousands of pilgrims. “Our constant advice to Ugandans is never to mix politics with denominational loyalties,…

Museveni Orders Annual Budget Allocation for Martyrs Day Celebrations

Namugongo, Wakiso – President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has directed that government funding for Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations be included in the national budget annually, citing the day’s wide spiritual and national significance. While addressing thousands of Christians at the Anglican Shrine in Namugongo, the President confirmed that this year alone, the government had extended support to major religious denominations to facilitate the commemor…

President Museveni directs annual government support to Martyrs Day celebrations, calls for religious harmony

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today directed that government funding for Martyrs Day celebrations be included in the national budget annually, acknowledging the spiritual significance and massive participation of Ugandans across all religious denominations. “This year, the government gave the Catholics Shs 2 billion, the Protestants Shs 2 billion and the Muslims Shs 200 million for this occasion,” he said. “I have directed the government …

President Museveni Directs Uganda Martyrs Day Be Included in National Budget

President Yoweri Museveni has issued a directive for Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations to be permanently included in the national budget. Speaking at this year’s celebrations held at the Anglican Martyrs Site in Namugongo, President Museveni emphasized the importance of allocating funds annually to support the event, which attracts thousands of pilgrims from across the country. “I have directed the government to make this contribution part of the …