Pilgrims continue to arrive at Namugongo as business starts to pick up ahead of Martyrs' Day celebrations
Busoga Kingdom Prime Minister, Dr Joseph Muvawala, among the pilgrims flagged off by the Bishop of Jinja Catholic Diocese, Charles Martin Wamika, to proceed to Namugongo Martyrs Shrine in Wakiso District on May 29, 2023. PHOTO/DENIS EDEMA
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Pilgrims walk along Nalufenya West Road in Jinja City, while heading to Namugongo Martyrs Shrine in Wakiso District after being flagged off by the Bishop of Jinja Catholic Diocese, Charles Martin Wamika on May 29, 2023. PHOTO/DENIS EDEMA
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The Bishop of Jinja Catholic Diocese, Charles Martin Wamika, leads the walk after flagging off thousands of foot pilgrims to Namugongo for the Martyrs Day celebrations slated for Saturday, June 3, 2023. PHOTO/DENIS EDEMA
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Pilgrims praying after arriving at Namugongo ahead of the Martyrs' Day celebrations slated for June 3, 2023. PHOTO/ISAAC KASAMANI
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A woman quenches her thirst after arriving at Namugongo catholic Shrine ahead of the Martyrs' Day celebrations. PHOTO/ISAAC KASAMANI
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A photo taken on May 30, 2023 shows a woman preparing food as more pilgrims continue to arrive at the shrines. PHOTO/ISAAC KASAMANI
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A photo taken on May 30, 2023 shows stalls being prepared for business as more pilgrims arrive at the shrines. PHOTO/ISAAC KASAMANI
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Security already beefed up at Namugongo ahead of Martyrs' Day celebrations on June 3, 2023. PHOTO/ISAAC KASAMANI
