Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Dr. Samuel Stephen Kazimba Mugalu has said that the church will not allow girls below 18 years to access contraceptives. Speaking at the 24th Graduation Ceremony at Uganda Christian University in Mukono on Friday, Kazimba said that …
Read More »‘Start projects on church land to prevent grabbers’
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Most Rev Dr. Stephen Samuel Kazimba Mugalu, has urged Christians to initiate income-generating projects on church land as a means of deterring grabbers from targeting it. During his first-ever pastoral visit to Kigezi diocese, Kazimba expressed concern …
Read More »Archbishop Kazimba calls for establishment of churches in military precincts
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Stephen Kazimba Mugalu has tasked the Defense ministry to approve the request by religious institutions to construct places of worship in different military installations across the country. Speaking at a thanksgiving service at the National defense college in …
Read More »Christians petition Archbishop Kazimba over election of Kigezi Diocesan Bishop
Kabale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A section of Christians from greater Kabale have petitioned the Archbishop of Uganda Stephen Kazimba Mugalu over what they termed as irregularities in the nomination and election of Rev. Gad Akanjuna, who is set to replace Rt. Rev. Eng. George Bagamuhunda as the next Bishop …
Read More »Review Constitution on election of Speaker – Archbishop Kazimba
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Dr Stephen Kazimba Mugalu, has called for a review of the constitutional provision that states that no business shall be transacted in Parliament before the election of the Speaker. Kazimba was on Wednesday, 24 March 2022 speaking during …
Read More »Kumi Diocese: Christians drag Kazimba to court ahead of consecration
Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Three Christians including a cleric under Kumi Diocese have petitioned Soroti high court seeking a permanent injunction against the planned consecration of Rev. Michael Okwii Esakan, as their new bishop on Sunday. The applicants are Nekemiah Akongel, Rev. James Opedun and Joseph Etoori. Through their …
Read More »Archbishop Kazimba asks religious leaders to emulate missionaries
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Archbishop Church of Uganda Stephen Kazimba Mugalu has challenged religious leaders in the Anglican church to emulate the work of missionaries. Kazimba says that in the past, missionaries did a significant role by putting up infrastructures like churches, hospitals and schools. He was speaking …
Read More »Martyrs day: Archbishop Kazimba asks Christians to respect Covid-19 guidelines
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, the Most Rev. Stephen Kaziimba has asked Christians to respect the Covid-19 guidelines as they celebrate the Martyrs day. Kaziimba on Tuesday addressed journalists at his residence in Namirembe ahead of the commemoration of Uganda Martyrs Day on …
Read More »Archbishop Kazimba calls for reopening of Sunday schools
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda Dr Samuel Stephen Kazimba Mugalu has pleaded with the government to re-open Sunday school services for children. The call was made during Easter service prayers at All Saints Cathedral in Kampala. Sunday schools were closed nationwide as a means …
Read More »Archbishop pleads for children to return to church
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, the Most Rev. Dr Stephen Samuel Kaziimba has asked the government to put in place strategies to enable children to attend church prayers again. According to the primate, the youngsters were not included in the arrangements as the …
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