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For the university often referred to as Uganda Martyrs, see Uganda Martyrs University.

The Uganda Martyrs are a group of Roman Catholics and Anglicans killed by Mwanga II, the Kabaka (King) of Buganda. They were killed between 1885 and 1887.

James Hannington, an Anglican missionary, was the Protomartyr of Uganda. When commemorating the Martyrs of Uganda, the Church of England includes Archbishop Janani Luwum, who was martyred in 1977, although he is also commemorated separately on 17 February.

Twenty-two of the martyrs Roman Catholics and were canonized by Pope Paul VI on October 18, 1964. They were:

The Ugandan Martyrs are also featured on the film Millions.