Brian Twesige, 14, was recognized as the youngest pilgrim at the Namugongo martyrs shrine after the teenager braved the long holy walk from Fort portal tourism city in Kabarole district to Namugongo shrine for prayers during this year’s Martyrs day celebrations.
Twesige a former hawker turned learner says he went to Namugongo to ask God to give him school fees and also help his mother build a house of their own before thanking the Creator for hearing his prayers to resume studies at St. Peters and Paul’s primary school in Fort Portal City. Twesige speaking…
Twesige`s decision to join the Holy walk without notifying hi familythrew his mother into panic, prompting her to make radio announcements for his missing son.
After failing to trace her son, Jacinta Komuhendo decided to travel to Rwibale catholic Parish in Kyenjojo district where the pilgrims had made a stopover, hence reuniting with Twesige who insisted on keeping on with the journey as he pray for intercession of the Ugandan Martyrs into their family needs. The mother of four children explains that she had stopped Twesige from studying over financial challenges until the first born who is currently in senior three completes his ordinary level. Ms Komuhendo speaking……
Immaculate Kobugabe, the Deputy head teacher of St. Peters and Paul’s primary school, says that the school is ready to support Tweige to complete his primary level education because he is hardworking and a well-behaved child. END