Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, His Grace Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu has asked the church to utilize the institution’s land to scare away land grabbers. Dr Kaziimba said that the grabbing of land is rampant in dioceses making up the Province of the Church …
Read More »Anglican church investigates misuse of liturgical attires
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Church of Uganda has set up a committee to investigate the misuse of the church liturgical vestments (official attire) by clerics from different denominations, the Archbishop Samuel Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu has revealed. He was responding to concerns raised by Ronald Musoke, the chancellor of Mukono …
Read More »Affirmative action: Time to focus on boys!
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than three decades since affirmative action for women became national policy, there are concerns that it could be tilting the balance of opportunities against the male gender. In recent days, several netizens have cited the number of women holding key government positions, as a …
Read More »Uganda is ready for a female Bishop: Archbishop Kaziimba
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Anglican Church in Uganda is ready to ordain female Bishops, a move that could usher in the most substantial change to the highest order of ministry in Uganda. The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, The Most Rev Dr Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu, reiterated the …
Read More »Oulanyah was very committed and generous: Archbishop Kaziimba
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, the Most Rev. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba has eulogized the fallen Speaker of Parliament, Jacob Oulanyah for being very committed and generous. This is carried in his statement following the death of Oulanyah that was announced on Sunday afternoon …
Read More »Archbishop Kaziimba calls for effective laws to ensure justice for women
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda Dr Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu has appealed for effective laws that enable access to justice for women. According to the Archbishop, the safety and security of women in homes and the public remains a concern for faith leaders. Kaziimba …
Read More »Rev. Pons Ozelle enthroned Bishop of Nebbi Diocese
Nebbi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Rt. Rev. Pons Ozelle has been consecrated and enthroned as the 3rd Bishop of Nebbi Diocese. He replaces the 2nd Bishop of Nebbi, the Rt. Rev. Alphonse Watho-Kudi, who died in January 2021 due to COVID-19. Rev Ozelle was enthroned on Sunday, January 16, …
Read More »Church of Uganda launches ‘boys to men’ mentorship to bridge gender disparity
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Church of Uganda has launched a five-years strategic plan, prioritizing “Boys to Men” mentorship programme to help boys grow up into responsible men so as to address recurrent gender disparities among the congregation. “Boys to Men” is an intervention that seeks mindset change among …
Read More »Religious leaders task security personnel to investigate terror attacks
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Religious leaders under the Inter-Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU) have tasked security personnel to thoroughly investigate acts of terrorism. The religious leaders led by the Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, the Most Rev. Dr Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu addressed journalists on Wednesday following two twin …
Read More »Archbishop Kaziimba condemns brutal re-arrest of MPs
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, the Most Rev. Samuel Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu has appealed to security forces to respect human rights and desist from disrespectful acts like the recent brutal re-arrest of Kawempe North MP, Muhammad Ssegirinya and his Makindye West counterpart, Allan …
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