Tag Archives: Bishop

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Reverend Canon William Ongeng, the Provincial Secretary of the Church of Uganda, has defended the selection of Venerable Reverend Canon Gaster Nsereko as the next Bishop of West Buganda Diocese, despite concerns over his proximity to retirement. Canon Nsereko, who will be consecrated as …

Sembabule, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Cossy Nakagwa, the Headteacher of St. Clement Ntuusi Primary School in Sembabule District is in police custody for allegedly interfering in the search for a new Bishop of West Buganda Diocese. Police apprehended her on Monday evening while chairing a School Management Committee meeting. Her …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Church of Uganda in the West Buganda diocese is embroiled in yet another bitter disagreement pitting the clergy against Christians over the alleged intrigues surrounding the search for a new Bishop. The disagreements are threatening the process of choosing a potential replacement for …

Kumi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Bishop of the Church of Uganda Diocese of Kumi, the Rt. Rev. Michael Okwii Esakhan has outlined plans to revamp Kumi Diocese. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Bishop announced 24 new appointments, postings, transfers, and retirements of priests that were approved …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Controversy is shrouding the search for the next Bishop of West Buganda diocese in the Church of Uganda. In July, the Diocesan Synod, which is the highest governing organ of the diocese started the process of searching for the seventh Bishop who will replace …

Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bunyoro Kitara Diocese is currently hunting for 400 million Shillings for the consecration of the new Bishop-elect. Rev. Canon Jacob Ateirweho will be consecrated and enthroned as the 6th Bishop of the Diocese on 11th August 2024 at St. Peter’s Cathedral in Hoima City. Rev.Canon …

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Everything is in place for the consecration and enthronement of Rev. Canon Wilson Kisekka as the fourth bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Luwero, scheduled for today (Sunday). By Saturday evening, the function venue at St. Mark’s Cathedral had been fully decorated for the occasion, with …

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A sharp disagreement has emerged among petitioners in the suit challenging the nullification of Rev. Canon Godfrey Kasana Ssemakula over a plan to withdraw the case. On December 6th, 2023 four Christians of Luwero Diocese dragged 37 Anglican Bishops that constitute the House of Bishops …

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  A section of Christians has staged a demonstration protesting the fresh nomination of candidates for the Luwero Bishop’s seat before the court hears their petition challenging the nullification of the past elections. The House of Bishops on June 28th, 2023 nullified the elections of …

Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Bishop of South Rwenzori Diocese Bishop, Nason Baluku has asked security agencies led by the police and the army to tighten security at worship places ahead of Christmas on Monday. He says this will deter any wrong elements that could take advantage of the day’s …