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For faith's sake: foot pilgrims excited to reach Namugongo a day to Martyrs' celebration

Pilgrims from Buhweju County led by their Mp Francis Mwijukye on arrival at Namugongo. PHOTO/MICHAEL KAKUMIRIZI

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Pilgrims from DR Congo arriving at the catholic Shrine in Namugongo. They trekked because they want wars in their country to end through the martyrs.

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Mr Julius Ndilangu, 52, walked for 21 days from Kenya, Malabo. He reached Namugongo today. He says he footed while sick because of his faith in Jesus Christ, just like the martyrs. 

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Military officers from the Military police on foot patrol in Namugongo on June 1. PHOTO/MICHAEL KAKUMIRIZI 

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Women conducting business near the catholic Shrine in Namugongo on June 1.

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A man prepares pork for his customers in Namugongo on June 1. PHOTO/MICHAEL KAKUMIRIZI 

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Meet Hastings Murungi, 9, who trekked from Buhweju County, Buhweju District. He says he came to Namugongo to get wisdom from the martyrs, praise the Almighty God for his 21 year old brother who got lost but was found. He also wants wisdom to become join priesthood in future. PHOTO/MICHAEL KAKUMIRIZI 

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