There is a somber mood at the Uganda Martyrs Anglican shrine following the death of one of the pilgrims. Jackline Arinaitwe 49, a resident of Katokori Village in Katanda Sub in Rubirizi District collapsed to death this morning.
According to Rev. Bernard Amujuni who led about 100 pilgrims from West Ankole, Ms Arinaitwe was jolly all along from home and seemed okay but suddenly collapsed minutes after the group had passed by the Catholic shrines at around 11:00 am.
Rev Amujuni notes that he rushed to hold Arinaitwe and thought of rushing her to the nearby Zai Angelina health unit, but she was already cold.
The pilgrims left their homes in West Ankole on May 20th, 2022, and made 10 stopovers.
In a recent interview, Rt. Rev Sheldon Mwesigwa, the Bishop of Ankole Diocese was quoted to have said that Anglicans never used to make a pilgrimage to Namugongo due to the teachings of their church but noted that over the years, the Anglican theology on martyrs has had influence from Catholics with many Anglicans yarning to move on foot to pay homage to the martyrs who were killed because of their faith. May the soul of the deceased rest in Peace. END