Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Dr. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, has criticized Christians in the Luwero Anglican diocese for suing him over the nullification of Rev. Canon Godfrey Kasana Ssemakula’s election as their fourth bishop. A group of Christians led by David …
Read More »Luwero christians sue Archbishop Kazimba Mugalu
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A section of Christians in Luwero Diocese has dragged the Archbishop of the Church of Uganda Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu to High Court challenging the nullification of the elections of the then Bishop-elect, Canon Kasana Ssemakula. On 28th June the House of Bishops sitting at Kabalega …
Read More »Repatriated Christians were duped by ‘Church Leaders’- Police
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Police preliminary report about Christians who were repatriated from Kenya early this week indicates that the group was conned and later abandoned by their Church leaders in Nakuru. The group of 101 people that left their homes on Sunday was heading to Ethiopia to …
Read More »Leaders, Christians in Bunyoro pay tribute to late Bishop Baharagate
Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Leaders and Christians in the Bunyoro sub-region are paying tribute to the late Dr. Albert Edward Baharagate Akiiki, the Bishop Emeritus of Hoima Catholic Diocese, who passed away at Nsambya Hospital on April 6, 2023. Bishop Vincent Kirabo Amooti of Hoima Catholic Diocese announced the death …
Read More »Christians resume prayers in Christ the King Church after six years of construction
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Christ the King Church in Kampala has officially opened its doors to Christians after waiting for six years for the expansion works. The expansion of the church began in November 2016 with the reconstruction of the priests’ residences and the renovation and extension of …
Read More »EASTER MESSAGE: Bishop Jjumba cautions Christians to avoid seeking ‘miracles’
Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Bishop of Masaka Diocese Rt. Reverend Severus Jjumba, has cautioned Christians against the growing habit of seeking acted-out miracles, saying it is compromising their faith. While delivering his Easter message on Thursday at Kitovu in Masaka City, Bishop Jjumba asked believers to stick …
Read More »Archbishop Ssemogerere rallies Christians to support Karamojongs
Luweero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Archbishop of Kampala Archdiocese Paul Ssemogerere has asked Christians to mobilize and send relief food to the people of Karamoja. On Sunday, Christians around the World celebrated Jesus Christ’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem and the ultimate sacrifice he made on the cross for the …
Read More »Christians want elections of Luwero Diocese Bishop halted
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A section of Christians in Luwero Diocese has petitioned the Provincial Chancellor of the Church of Uganda to halt the election of a fourth Bishop for the Diocese. Reverend Eridard Nsubuga Kironde the current Bishop of Luwero Anglican Diocese is set to retire in July …
Read More »Over 100 Christians go missing in Serere district
Serere, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Serere police are investigating the disappearance of more than 100 members of Christ Disciple’s Church-CDC for several days. The East Kyoga Regional Police Spokesman, Oscar Gregg Ageca, says that they are investigating the matter under a General Inquiry File-GEF 002/2023 of Serere Central Police Station. According …
Read More »Museveni urges Mukono Diocese Bishop to rally Christians for dev’t
Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appealed to the newly installed Bishop of Mukono Diocese, Enos Kitto Kagodo, to focus his episcopal ministry towards the economic and social transformation of Christians under his care. Bishop Kagodo started his journey as Bishop of Mukono on Sunday at …
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