Namugongo -The Archbishop of Church of Uganda, The Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, earlier this week visited the Uganda Martyrs’ Anglican Site Namugongo to assess the readiness of Uganda Christian University to host this year’s Uganda Martyrs’ Day celebrations.
Earlier on before President Museveni’s decision suspending the Open celebration of 2026 Martyrs Day due to Ebola,
Uganda Christian University had been assigned by the House of Bishops to organize this year’s celebrations on behalf of Church of Uganda.
Since assuming this responsibility, the University has undertaken significant improvements at the site in several key areas: security and safety, beautification, branding, improving sanitation and water supply among others.
Among the notable developments are the construction and renovation of modern toilet facilities to take care of the thousands of pilgrims, establishment of walkways, restoration of the green environment, reconstruction of sections of the collapsed perimeter wall to enhance security, drilling and construction of a water solar powered supply system, renovation of several buildings at the site and general clean-up of the site.
However, the Archbishop for Church of Uganda Rt Hon Stephen Kazimba Mugalu revealed, that
in consideration of the current public health circumstances, this year’s Uganda Martyrs’ Day celebrations will be conducted scientifically and in accordance with the Ministry of Health Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
The celebrations will therefore be organized as follows:
The National Uganda Martyrs’ Day celebrations will be held at the Uganda Martyrs’ Anglican Site Namugongo strictly by invitation. Attendance at the main service will be limited in line with Ministry of Health guidelines.
All Dioceses are encouraged to commemorate Martyrs’ Day in their respective Parishes across the Province.
The official Martyrs’ Day liturgy will be shared through the Diocesan Secretaries in due course.
The Archbishop has further assigned Uganda Christian University to continue organizing this year’s scientific celebrations and also prepare to coordinate next year’s Uganda Martyrs’ Day celebrations. The next cluster of organizers will be announced during next year’s celebrations.
Church of Uganda encourages all Christians and members of the public to continue observing the Ministry of Health SOPs for the safety and well-being of all.
