President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Wednesday toured the Martyrs Shrines at Namugongo, as pilgrims from different parts of the world continue to flock the site to commemorate the lives and religious beliefs of the Uganda Martyrs.
“I went there to see how far the rehabilitation work has gone,” said the president on return. He further noted that Pope Francis’ visit last year was sudden but that the government managed to ensure the place was in order.
The Namugongo Shrines were first recognised by Joshua Serufusa-Zake (1884-25 June 1985) when he was the Sabaddu of Kira Sub-County. He constructed a structure at the Namugongo site, where it appears shrines were built later for prayer.
“I want to thank the Archbishop Dr. Cyprian Lwanga who did the planning while government offered the funds. Whatever you see at Namugongo is a reflection of the citizens strength, since they are the ones who have supported the NRM all these years,” he stated.
The President further noted that the shrine needs some finishing, promising that this will be done.
Last year in June, an estimated 2 million people attended the event. Uganda Police Force has this year issued security instructions to all church leaders, believers and pilgrims within and outside Kampala .
The new set measures were revealed by the Police Spokesperson CP Fred Enanga, who addressed media at the police headquarters in Naguru, calling upon all church leaders to work with police in their jurisdictions so they can help to guard against criminals whom might antagonize their large crowds.
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