Namugongo

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 Kankiriho Obed Over 200 pilgrims from Kabale Diocese have this morning embarked on their journey to Namugongo Shrine ahead of the June 3, Uganda Martyrs Celebration. The pilgrims from Kisoro, Rubanda, Kabale districts assembled at Kabale diocesan headquarters last on Saturday and later had a holy mass at St […]