The Uganda Police Force has implemented alternative routes for pilgrims and travelers in anticipation of the annual Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations, set to occur on Monday, June 3, 2024.
Patrick Onyango, the Kampala Metropolitan spokesperson, announced on May 29, 2024, that these measures are designed to facilitate smooth traffic flow at the main venues, including Namungongo Catholic Martyrs Shrine, Anglican Martyrs Shrine, and Mamre International Prayer Centre.
“Today, security agencies conducted an on-site meeting at the Anglican Worship Centre to plan for security on June 3, 2024. It was resolved that starting tonight, the road from Kyaliwajjala to Sonde will be reserved for pedestrians only, and all motorists will be diverted,” Onyango stated.
Onyango specified that motorists using the Seeta-Sonde Road will be redirected at the Catholic Mbalwa Road junction, emerging at Agenda 2000.
Motorists traveling from Nalya to Kyaliwajjala will be diverted at the Kyaliwajjala junction and will need to use Semambro Road.
Motorists coming from Kireka to Kyaliwajjala will be redirected at Agenda 2000 and will use Mbalwa Road.
He added that motorists traveling from Jinja to the capital city should proceed directly to the city center and avoid using the Seeta-Namugongo Road.
Onyango further noted that these diversions will remain in place until June 3, 2024, and advised those affected to plan their journeys in advance, as heavy traffic is expected around Namugongo.
Addressing the same event, Michael Kananura, the Traffic Police spokesperson, reported that most pilgrims have arrived safely but urged motorists to drive considerately on roads used by pilgrims to prevent accidents.
“In the past two weeks, we have escorted thousands of foot pilgrims from various parts of the country ahead of the Uganda Martyrs Day Celebrations at Namugongo, slated for Monday next week. Traffic police officers have escorted, guided, and encouraged the pilgrims, who have walked hundreds of kilometers to reach Namugongo. Today, the majority of the pilgrims have arrived safely at Namugongo, while others are still arriving in Kampala. We, therefore, urge motorists to drive considerately on roads used by pilgrims to avoid any unfortunate incidents such as crashes,” he cautioned.
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