Tag Archives: pilgrims

Nebbi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | An 11-year old is one of the 724 foot pilgrims trekking from Nebbi Catholic Diocese in West Nile to Namugongo Martyrs Shrine ahead of this year’s Uganda Martyrs day celebrations. The boy who has only been identified as Munguromo from Paidah Catholic parish is making …

Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Bureau of Hajj has released a comprehensive plan designed to assist Muslims who are eager to embark on the sacred Pilgrimage in the upcoming year, 2024. The plan has been unveiled in response to the stringent new guidelines mandated by the Saudi …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Hajj Bureau has explained the unfortunate travel delays experienced by numerous Muslims who had planned to journey for the annual Hajj pilgrimage to the revered cities of Mecca and Medina in Saudi Arabia. Reports emerged on Monday indicating that several pilgrims were …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A joint operation conducted by overt and covert security teams at the Catholic martyrs’ shrines in Namugongo has resulted in the arrest of 70 individuals involved in theft targeting exhausted pilgrims. Exploiting the vulnerable state of the pilgrims, the suspects took advantage of their sleep …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Vendors operating at Namugongo Martyrs shrines are reporting mixed fortunes as the number of pilgrims continues to increase. Those dealing in beverages, food, fruits, and a few selling clothes have reported making some money from the large influx of pilgrims visiting the Catholic Martyr’s shrine. …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 30 pilgrims with life-threatening conditions have been swiftly transported to various hospitals from the Catholic martyr’s shrines. Prize Tayebwa, the manager of the Kampala West Red Cross Branch, reported that the affected pilgrims, predominantly women, were suffering from high blood pressure, anemia, and …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Martyrs Day celebration is in full swing, attracting a large number of enthusiastic pilgrims who are patiently waiting in long queues to gain entry into the venue. The Catholic shrines along Namugongo-Sonde Road are witnessing extended lines that stretch for nearly a kilometer from …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As the number of pilgrims at the Namugongo catholic martyrs’ shrines continues to soar, there has been an increased presence of military and police personnel. By Tuesday evening, large numbers of military men and women were visible at the entrances, as queues of pilgrims …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The traffic police have revealed the plan for Martyrs Day and issued a warning that vehicles acting contrary to the set rules and regulations will be impounded, and the drivers will be issued express penalty tickets. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Rogers Nsereko …

Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Police in Jinja City have arrested a driver of a garbage truck for knocking and injuring four pilgrims. It is alleged that Yusuf Mugwa was ferrying organic waste from Mpumudde High School in Jinja City when his vehicle lost control and rammed into …