THE MARTYRS STORY

The fascinating journey of Uganda Martyrs

On 3rd June 1886, 25 young men (13 Anglicans and 12 Catholic), pages of the court of King Mwanga II of Buganda, were burned to death at Namugongo for their refusal to renounce Christianity…

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VISIT NAMUGONGO

See what’s happening in Namugongo

We are establishing a culture preserving center that allows the community to look at their history, and cultural heritage and develop their own community identity, maintain their traditions and culture, while also showcasing it for all the visitors.

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MUSEUM QUICK TOUR

Uganda Martyrs Museum quick walkthrough

BUILDING NAMUGONGO

Developing and transforming Namugongo

The Church of Uganda in 2013 under the auspicious leadership of the Late Rtd, Archbishop of the Church of Uganda Dr. Livingstone Mpalanyi Nkoyoyo with his Team started the redevelopment of the Uganda Martyrs’ Museum, Namugongo…

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LATEST EVENTS

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Uganda Martyrs’ Day

The Uganda Martyrs are a group of 23 Anglican and 22 Catholic converts to Christianity in the historical kingdom of Buganda, now part of Uganda, who were executed between 31 January 1885 and 27 January 1887.

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03 June 2023

Bishop James Hannington Day

On October 29, 1885, Bishop James Hannington the then reigning Bishop of the Anglican Church in East Africa, alongside 48 of his 50 pages were speared and stoned to death

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29 October 2023