Andrew Kaggwa

Andrew Kaggwa (or Andrea Kaahwa) (1856 – May 26, 1886) was a Ugandan Catholic martyr killed for his faith.

He was one of many Christians put to death by King Mwanga II between 1885 and 1887.

The day he died, he was arrested at his home and taken to the Chancellor, who ordered the executioners to cut off his arm.

Kaggwa's arm was first cut off and taken to Mukasa before he was beheaded and hacked to pieces at Munyonyo.

Kaggwa is the patron of catechists, teachers and families.

Statue erected at the spot of martyrdom of Andrew Kaggwa at Munyonyo Martyrs Shrine
Open amphitheatre built on the tomb of St. Andrew