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× ]]]]>]]> Evangelist and Brother Henry Mugisha(in photo above) a Uganda preacher who was once blind and was miraculously healed has advised the Christian community in Uganda to get serious with God. Speaking during his sermon to the globe in a Kampala telecast to various social media platforms yesterday, he said Jesus Christ is the first martyr who died to …

This year, like it was in June 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, there has been no pilgrimage to Namugongo Martyrs Shrine, due to the Ebola outbreak. That this is happening again just five years after Covid-19 and again due to a disease outbreak, should be of concern to Ugandans, regarding the safety of our future. Population explosion has meant …

Namugongo, Uganda – June 2, 2026The Church of Uganda has announced key guidelines ahead of the 2026 Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations scheduled for June 3 at the Uganda Martyrs Anglican Site in Namugongo. Archbishop Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu with members of the organizing committee In a statement released ahead of the annual commemoration, the Church confirmed that this year’s celebrations will …

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, …

Namugongo -The Archbishop of Church of Uganda, The Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, earlier this week visited the Uganda Martyrs’ Anglican Site Namugongo to assess the readiness of Uganda Christian University to host this year’s Uganda Martyrs’ Day celebrations. Archbishop Stephen Kazimba Mugalu (courtesy photo) Earlier on before President Museveni’s decision suspending the Open celebration of 2026 Martyrs …

Kampala– A few hours after the Government of Uganda has suspended the gathering at Namungongo on 3rd June 2026, in celebration of martyrs day as a result of Ebola outbreak, Catholics have responded to the announcement. Namugongo Martyrs Shrine during one of the Martyrs day celebrations. (Internet photo) In the statement dated Monday 18th May 2026, by Uganda Episcopal Conference …

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 …