Tragedy has struck the family of a Catholic faithful from Chemase in Uasin Gishu whose relative collapsed as he was trekking to Uganda's Namugongo Shrine for the annual prayers.
The prayers are to remember 13 Roman Catholics who were burnt to death on June 3, 1886.
Addressing the press when the Kenyan team arrived at Amagoro before crossing the border to Uganda, Abraham Muke said the deceased, Joseph Sinon, could not continue with the journey after collapsing due to the length nature of the journey.
The team have also offered special prayers for peace to prevail and leaders to agree on pertinent issues affecting the country.
Catechist Dominon Suter from Marigat said they started the journey on May 8, noting that they have so far covered 300km to Malaba border.
“As heroes of Jesus, I have opted to trek to Uganda event that is celebrated every June 3 annually," he said.
“We thank God that floods that had ravaged the country in the last few weeks have subsided."
The oldest person in the pilgrimage is Valentine Yego, 75, from Kabiyet farm. He thanked God for giving them strength, even as he urged Christians to guide them in their triumphant entry to Namugongo.
The youngest member is Irene Chelagat, 25, who thanked God for giving her strength to join the team to Namugongo. She urged her fellow youths to join them in the spiritual journey.
Sister Sarah Ragier of the Asumbi sisters from Kaplong in Kericho Diocese said it was the first time for her to go to Uganda, noting that she expects to get new experience in the country.
Out of the 22 Roman Catholics killed under the order of King Kabaka II many years back, 13 of them were burnt to death at Namugongo.
Namugongo village was used as an execution ground for prisoners and all people who fell victim to the king's anger. Nine of the remaining Roman Catholic Martyrs were killed from different locations.
