Kampala — Preparation for this year's martyrs Day celebrations are in high gear at both the Anglican and Catholic shrines in Namugongo. This year's celebrations are being organised by Nebbi Catholic Diocese.
On June 3 every year, Christians from within and out of Uganda make a pilgrimage to Namugongo in commemoration of the Uganda martyrs who where killed on the orders of Kabaka Mwanga for failing to renounce Christianity.
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