Uganda: Police Assure Security for Pilgrims Travelling to Nyerere's Burial Site

By Carolinah Nakibuule

The Kampala Metropolitan Police Commander for Operations, SSP Julius Gobolo, has assured pilgrims travelling to Butiama, Tanzania, that security agencies are prepared to provide protection throughout their journey to the burial site of former Tanzanian President and East African Community founding father, Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere.

Gobolo made the remarks during a meeting between security agencies and organisers of the pilgrimage from across East Africa at Police Headquarters, CPS Kampala, where they discussed the movement and security arrangements for the pilgrims.

Preparations for the third pilgrimage to Nyerere's burial site in Butiama, Tanzania, are now in high gear.

This year's pilgrimage has been given an added touch, with traditional performers, commonly known as ddigi, joining the procession to provide entertainment along the route.

Led by a police escort vehicle to clear the way, the pilgrims set off from Kingdom Kampala, Parliament and the Independence Monument before proceeding to CPS Kampala.

At CPS Kampala, the pilgrims were received by SSP Julius Gobolo, who represented the security agencies, including the Uganda Police Force, the Uganda People's Defence Forces and traffic police.

Gobolo assured the pilgrims that security agencies were fully prepared to provide protection throughout their journey and along the various routes they would use.

"We are fully prepared to provide security to the pilgrims throughout their journey and along all the routes they will use," Gobolo said.

According to Dr Tendo Ronex Kisembo, Chairperson of Africa Masheriki, the organisation behind the pilgrimage to Nyerere's burial site, preparations are progressing well.

"The preparations are progressing well, and we are ready for the pilgrimage to Butiama," Kisembo said.

The pilgrimage seeks to honour Nyerere's legacy and his contribution to the unity and development of East Africa.

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