FeaturesOPINION: Celebrating Christian Martyrs, Political Heroes or Traitors in Uganda
By Ofwono Opondo June 3rd and 9th are commemorated in Uganda as Martyrs and Heroes Days respectively under what some scholars still consider controversial...
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newsMartyrs Day: Namugongo Shrines to House only 100 People
Namugongo Shrines will house only 100 celebrants on Martyrs Day on 3rd June, 2020. According to Frank Baine, Uganda Prisons spokesperson, who is also a member...
newsSecurity Tightened at Namugongo ahead of Martyrs’ Day
By Fred Kiva The police have announced a set of measures ahead of 3rd June Martyrs’ Day commemoration at Namugongo. Addressing the media at Namugongo on...
newsFour Kenyan Pilgrims Knocked Dead, Seven Hospitalized
By Fred Kiva Four Kenyan pilgrims have died, while seven others are hospitalized after being knocked by a hit and run taxi on the Jinja-Iganga Road. Police...
newsPolice Directs on Namugongo Pilgrims’ Security
By Fred Kiva Uganda Police has directed its territorial commanders on provision of security to pilgrims trekking to Namugongo Martyrs Shrine, ahead of the June...