Uganda Martyrs Day Celebrations at Namugongo Cancelled for 2026
Editorial The Uganda Episcopal Conference has officially announced the complete cancellation of the 2026 National Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations at Namugongo Shrine, marking an unprecedented development in the country’s religious calendar. In a press release issued on Tuesday, 26th May 2026, signed by the UEC chairman Bishop Joseph Anthony Zziwa, the conference confirmed that no […]
Continue ReadingMartyrs’ Day to Remain a Public Holiday Despite Postponed Celebrations
Editorial The government has confirmed that Martyrs’ Day on June 3, 2026 will remain a public holiday despite the postponement of the annual commemorations at Namugongo over Ebola concerns. In a press release dated May 18, 2026, in a statement signed by ED Allan Kasujja at the Uganda Media Centre indicated that Martyrs’ Day, observed […]
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Kasese Diocese Seeks 4.5 Billions to Lead 2026 Uganda Martyrs Day Namugongo
Clare N The Catholic Diocese of Kasese has officially launched preparations for the 2026 Namugongo pilgrimage, during which it will lead the national celebrations of Uganda Martyrs Day on June 3 under theme “Christ is alive in you and me.” Speaking during a press briefing at Kasese Cathedral Parish yesterday, the Bishop of Kasese, Rt. […]
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More Financial Support Required for Namugongo Preparations – Bishop Kisembo
Alice Kobusinge Rt. Rev. Reuben Kisembo Amooti, the Bishop of Ruwenzori Diocese and Chairperson of the Midwestern Uganda cluster, is calling on all Christians and well-wishers to lend their support in preparing for the upcoming Uganda Martyrs’ Day celebrations, set to take place on the 3rd of June at the Anglican shrine site in Namugongo […]
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Hope As Fort Portal Christians In Diaspora Massively Support Namugongo Preparations
The Fort Portal diocese Christians in Kampala and outside Fort Portal have immensely contributed funds to aid in the ongoing preparations ahead of Martyr’s day celebrations. The diaspora Christians, live in areas of Kampala, Jinja, Wakiso, Entebbe and neighboring districts, but come together under Keji-Foda irrespective of their religions. Fr Fred Tusingire, the Chaplain of […]
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