Every February 16, Uganda marks Janan Luwum Day — not as a holiday of festivity, but as a day of solemn remembrance. It is a moment carved into the national calendar to honour Janan Luwum, the Archbishop of the Church of Uganda whose courage in the face of tyranny cost him his life in 1977. Unlike traditional public holidays defined by celebration, this day invites reflection on sacrifice, faith, and moral conviction.

This year, amidst organised pilgrimages and commemorations, one extraordinary act of devotion captured national attention.

Thomas Tokwiny Mussolini, a retired driver, undertook a breathtaking 504-kilometre journey on foot from Kampala to Wii-Gweng, the resting place of Luwum. Alone. Without spectacle. Without convoy. Step by relentless step.

His pilgrimage was not driven by obligation, but by gratitude and faith. Walking for days across towns, highways, and rural paths, Tokwiny embodied the very spirit Janan Luwum represents — endurance, conviction, and unwavering belief. Facing exhaustion, uncertainty, and the physical toll of the journey, he pressed forward with quiet determination.

In a world often dominated by noise, his solitary walk spoke volumes.

It became more than a journey of distance. It became a living testimony.

A reminder that Janan Luwum’s legacy is not only remembered in ceremonies, but carried forward through acts of courage, faith, and deeply personal sacrifice.

Sometimes, the most powerful tributes are not made by crowds — but by one determined walker on a long road.