The Minister for the Presidency, Hon. Milly Babirye Babalanda has revealed that less than 25 guests are expected to attend the 37th National Heroes Day celebrations, scheduled for Tuesday next week which will be held scientifically at State House Entebbe.
While addressing journalists at the Uganda Media Centre on Thursday, Hon Babalanda noted that the decision was made since the country is observing strict Standard Operating Procedures due to the Ebola pandemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Babalanda said that this was in light of the recent directive by President Museveni, to postpone the annual Uganda Martyrs’ Pilgrimage due to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Congo, since Uganda receives thousands of pilgrims annually from Eastern Congo.
“As you may notice, the Heroes Day celebrations fall only 6 (six) days after the Uganda Martyrs Day of 3rd June; it thus makes sense to assume that it may not be possible to congregate Ugandans at Kololo on 9th June 2026”she said.
She noted that President Yoweri Museveni, will officiate at the function and will be joined by less than 25 guests, chosen from the three Arms of government, religious leaders and representatives from the Luwero Triangle Veteran Association.
Hon Babalanda further revealed that thanksgiving prayers shall be held throughout the country to commemorate the day and called upon all Ugandans to attend the prayers in their respective places of worship on the designated dates.
