Tag: Pilgrims

Why Uganda Martyrs Day Is Important

Every year on June 3, millions of Christians in Uganda and across the world gather to commemorate Uganda Martyrs Day, one of the most important religious events on the African continent. The annual celebration attracts pilgrims...

Government Plans New Border Posts with Kenya and Rwanda to Boost Regional Trade

National News

The government is planning to establish new border entry points along Uganda's frontiers with Kenya and Rwanda as part of efforts to improve cross-border trade, facilitate movement and strengthen regional integration. The announcement was made by the...

Religion

Be Courageous with Your Faith—Bishop Wokorach Urges Pilgrims

"While the rest were busy saying Yee Sebbo, the martyrs refused to take the commands of King Mwanga and continued going to church on Sundays. We should all be like the martyrs, beholding our faith in God."

Religion

President Museveni Urges Pilgrims to Work Hard, Create Decent...

The President of the Republic of Uganda, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, has advised the Pilgrims to not only focus on...

Business

Vendors at Namugongo Catholic Shrine Lower Commodity Prices to...

Most of the pilgrims spent their money on the way to Namugongo, and the money they have is for their transport back to their respective homes.

Business

NAMUGONGO: Business Community Decry of Low Sales during 2024...

Uganda is experiencing an economic downturn, which has resulted in high inflation of different commodities.

Security

Be Your Neighbors’ Security-Police to Pilgrims

In every large crowd, there are always wrong elements, so the police urge all pilgrims to be alert and vigilant, and freely talk to all police officers to avoid those unwanted individuals.

Religion

Fr. Ocukuru Urges Pilgrims to Resist Temptations while at...

It becomes tempting for some individuals to engage in immoral acts as more men and women are coming in.

Lifestyle

The Significance of Celebrating Uganda Martyrs

Uganda Martyrs were executed on the orders of Kabaka Mwanga II of the Buganda Kingdom due to their refusal to renounce their faith and their resistance to the king's sexual advances.

Opinion