The story of Mika Sematimba Makamba who was a Christian and a royal envoy of then Buganda King Kabaka Mwanga II who ordered the execution of the Uganda Martyrs is so rich and yet little is said about him. A day after celebrating Martyrs Day, the family of the late […]
The leadership of the joint security agencies has commended all security personnel and stakeholders who fostered a peaceful, safe, and secure, Uganda Martyrs Day celebration at the Namugongo shrines in Wakiso district. Addressing a weekly press briefing at police headquarters in Naguru, police spokesperson, Fred Enanga said that over three […]
At least 70 suspects are in police custody on theft charges for allegedly stealing from pilgrims who have thronged Namugongo, Wakiso District for the Uganda Martyrs’ Day commemoration. Two of the suspects are female while one of the 68 male suspects was arrested on charges of illegal passion of government […]
At least 30 people who were part of thousands who thronged Namugongo, Wakiso District for Martyrs’ Day commemoration have been referred to hospitals for further medical attention after collapsing at the shrine due to the surging number of pilgrims. By 6am, the catholic shrine was almost full to capacity with […]
By Jane Nafula The family of Mukajanga who is remembered for executing the Uganda Martyrs has asked for special recognition during the Martyrs Day celebration held annually on June 3rd. In 1886, Mukajanga, acting on the orders of Kabaka Mwanga killed 45 Christians at Namugongo in present day Wakiso district. […]
