'Janani Luwum tomb will become tourist attraction'

Luwum, who was the archbishop of the Church of Uganda from 1974 to 1977, was murdered on February 16, 1977, on the orders of the then-president of Uganda, Idi Amin Dada over allegations of wanting to overthrow the government.

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(L-R) Rose Lilly Akello, Ethics and Integrity state minister, Rev Canon William Ongeng, Church of Uganda provincial secretary, Rev Canon Aaron Mwesigye, Directorate of Ethics and Integrity Office of the President, Director Religious Affairs, Timothy Musana, Directorate of Ethics and Integrity senior Assistant Secretary pose for a photo during a press conference about the commemoration of Saint Janani Luwum Day at Uganda Media Centre in Kampala on 2nd Feb 2025. (Credit: Juliet Kasirye)