Uganda Martyrs Day 2025: Traffic Management Plan for Namugongo Pilgrims
- Afri Careers
- Jun 2
- 2 min read
As Uganda prepares to host thousands of pilgrims and dignitaries for the Uganda Martyrs Day 2025 celebrations in Namugongo, the Directorate of Traffic and Road Safety has released a detailed traffic management plan to ensure a safe and orderly experience for all.
The highly anticipated event on June 3, 2025, which commemorates the faith and sacrifice of the 45 Uganda Martyrs, is expected to draw millions of local and international attendees. To handle this massive turnout, the Uganda Police has issued strategic road use guidelines, parking instructions, and access protocols to prevent congestion and ensure smooth movement across key routes.
🚦 Key Traffic Highlights for Uganda Martyrs Day 2025
Traffic Police spokesperson ASP Michael Kananura unveiled the guidelines over the weekend, urging all attendees to follow the directions closely to avoid disruptions or penalties.
Jinja–Kampala Highway: Will remain open and operate normally.
Access to Namugongo: Heavily restricted starting at midnight, June 3.
Kireka–Kyaliwajjala Road: One-way traffic directed toward the Catholic Martyrs Shrine.
Kyaliwajjala–Naalya Interchange: Will serve only Kyaliwajjala-bound vehicles.
Pedestrians walking to the event will use the right side of the Kyaliwajjala Trading Centre–Catholic Church road, while the left lane is reserved exclusively for VVIPS and emergency vehicles.
🛑 Restricted Access and VIP Arrangements
VIPs with red stickers (Catholic Church): Use Kyaliwajjala → Ssemambo Road route. Parking at Namugongo Boarding Primary School.
VIPs attending the Protestant Church: Enter via Bweyogerere–Butto–Kyobe Road, park at the church farm.
Foreign pilgrims: Dropped at Kyaliwajjala Trading Centre, vehicles parked at Vienna College.
🚑 Service Vehicles and Medical Teams
Green stickers (Medical teams) and purple stickers (Service personnel) must use designated routes like St. Kizito Lwanga Road.
Important: No service vehicles allowed in after midnight.
🅿️ Pilgrim Parking Areas
From Northern Bypass: Park at Hillside Nursery & Primary School.
From Ntinda, Kiwatule, Najjera, Kasangati: Use Kiira Town Council Playground & Mayor’s Garden.
From eastern Uganda (Protestant attendees): Follow Seeta–Sonde–Bweyogerere–Butto–Kyobe Road, parking at the church farm.
🚫 No public parking will be allowed at either church, and all unauthorized vehicles and taxis will be impounded if found along restricted zones.
⚠️ What You Need to Know
Taxi stages around Kyaliwajjala, Namugongo Road, Sonde Road, and Naalya will be closed for the day.
Checkpoint enforcement will deny entry to vehicles without proper stickers.
Early planning and patience are strongly advised.
🙏 Message from Authorities
ASP Michael Kananura emphasized the importance of public cooperation:
“We urge all road users and pilgrims to follow the guidelines, plan ahead, and remain patient. Your cooperation ensures a safe and meaningful celebration for everyone.”
The Uganda Martyrs Day remains one of the most sacred and celebrated religious events in the country. The 2025 edition promises to be both spiritually enriching and well-coordinated, thanks to meticulous planning by the Uganda Traffic Police.
Travel smart. Celebrate safely. See you in Namugongo!
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