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KAMPALA – The Archbishop of Kampala, Paul Ssemogerere, has issued a pastoral directive outlining strict health and safety measures for the celebration of Uganda Martyrs Day on June 3, 2026, urging Catholics to commemorate the feast responsibly while observing Ebola prevention guidelines. Namugongo Martyrs Shrine during one of the Martyrs day celebrations. (Internet photo) In a letter dated May 26, …

By Ben Musanje The Roman Catholic Church in Uganda has moved swiftly to restructure this year’s commemoration of Uganda Martyrs Day following the government’s decision to postpone the national celebrations at Namugongo over fears of a potential Ebola outbreak. The shift comes after President Yoweri Museveni announced the suspension of the June 3 observance, citing heightened risk of cross-border transmission …

Kampala– President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Sunday evening announced the postponement of the long awaited annual Martyrs day celebrations which has been scheduled to take place on 3rd June. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni addressing Muslims at State House Entebbe. In his statement, President Museveni noted that ths decision was reached after consultations with the national epidemic response task force and …

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has announced the postponement of this year’s Martyrs’ Day celebrations due to concerns over the Ebola outbreak currently affecting parts of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. In a statement addressed to Ugandans, particularly the youth commonly referred to as “Bazzukulu,” the President said the decision was reached after consultations with the national epidemic response task force …

Kampala, Uganda-Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has announced the postponement of the 2026 Martyrs’ Day celebrations, citing growing public health concerns following reports of an Ebola outbreak in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The decision, communicated in a presidential statement issued on Tuesday evening, marks one of the most significant public health interventions affecting Uganda’s …

Viewers: 3 By Spy Uganda  President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has announced the postponement of this year’s Martyrs’ Day celebrations following fears of a possible Ebola outbreak in Uganda linked to the worsening situation in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. In a statement addressed to Ugandans, particularly the youth commonly referred to as the “Bazzukulu,” President Museveni said the decision …

Thousands of NRM supporters gathered at Millennium Park Lugogo on Friday 8th May 2026 for the pre-swearing in ceremony “kasiki” of President elect of Uganda H.E Yoweri K Museveni Tibuhaburwa. The pre-swearing in ceremony “kasiki” known as ‘Ebinno Mukulayira’ was organised by Nkuyege Think Tank, Operation Ku Ground and many other NRM pressure groups who contributed much to the successful …

Kampala, Uganda — Diplomats, government officials, development partners, private sector leaders, and representatives of civil society gathered in Kampala on Thursday evening as the European Union marked Europe Day 2026 alongside the 50th anniversary of diplomatic partnership between Uganda and the EU. Hosted by Amb. Jan Sadek at his Residence, the celebration brought together ambassadors and representatives of all EU …

The government of Uganda has praised its long-standing and cordial relationship with the United States as Washington prepares to mark 250 years of independence under the Freedom 250 campaign.On July 4, 2026, the US will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, a milestone being marked globally through the Freedom 250. The American Edge campaign, …

Mukono District joined the rest of the world in commemorating International Women’s Day with strong calls for women to unite, embrace government empowerment programs, and actively participate in income-generating activities to improve their livelihoods and communities. The district celebrations were held on Friday at Kisowera Primary School in Nama Sub-county under the theme, “Rights. Justice. Action. For All Women and …