Kizito

Martyr · 1872–1886 · Uganda

Life events

  1. Born — 1872

    Kizito was born around 1872 in the Kingdom of Buganda, in present-day Uganda.

  2. Baptized — 1886

    Kizito was baptized on 25 or 26 May 1886 by Charles Lwanga, the leader of Uganda's Christian community at the time, at Munyonyo.

  3. Martyred — 1886

    Kizito was burned alive on 3 June 1886 at Namugongo on the orders of King Mwanga II of Buganda, the youngest of the twenty-two Uganda Martyrs.

  4. Other — 1964

    Kizito was canonized on 18 October 1964 by Pope Paul VI in Rome, together with the other twenty-one Uganda Martyrs.

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Documented claims

  • Kizito is identified as the youngest martyr slain by King Mwanga II of Buganda, dying at Namugongo on 3 June 1886 at approximately fourteen years of age. (likely)
  • Kizito received baptism from Charles Lwanga at Munyonyo on 25 or 26 May 1886, only days before both were executed together at Namugongo. (likely)
  • Kizito is venerated as patron saint of children and primary schools, a role reflected in schools named after him across Uganda, Kenya, Botswana, and beyond. (likely)