Tag Archives: Church of Uganda

Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Church of Uganda has embarked on conducting mock examinations in all its primary and secondary schools across the country. According to the Directorate of Education Services provincial secretariat, the examinations are part of the efforts to improve learners’ academic performance “The initiative is …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Church of Uganda has abolished the practice of laying wreaths on caskets during burials in favour of planting trees, as a strategic intervention to promote the protection of the environment. In a new Strategic Planning Framework for 2026-2030, approved during a joint session …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, the Most Rev. Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu, has appealed for respect of different political beliefs as the country gears up for the 2026 general election. Kaziimba was delivering his 2025 New Year’s sermon on Wednesday at St. Paul’s Cathedral …

The14-story iconic building in Kampala is now fully owned by the Church of Uganda Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a significant milestone, the Church of Uganda (COU)bon Tuesday received its land title for the Janani Luwum Church House back from Equity Bank Uganda after successfully repaying a loan …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The House of Bishops of the Church of Uganda elected Reverend Canon Godfrey Mbitse as the third Bishop of Muhabura Diocese. According to a statement issued by the Provincial Secretary, Rev. Canon William Ogeng, the election took place at Mukono. The Bishop-elect will be consecrated …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Church of Uganda and the Global South Fellowship of Anglican Churches (GSFA) have finally denounced Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury as the head of the global Anglican Church. “The GFSA is no longer able to recognize the present Archbishop of Canterbury, the Rt Hon & …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Church of Uganda has re-emphasized its stance on denouncing homosexuality, a few days after the Church of England pronounced that its priests will be permitted to bless the civil marriages of same-sex couples. Speaking during the 4th anniversary of St. Janani Luwum in Wiigweng …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Church of Uganda has started a process to officially split from Canterbury, the seat of the Anglican Church worldwide following its decision to allow priests bless same-sex marriages and civil partnerships. (read full statement bottom) In its Thursday vote, the national assembly of the …

Fort Portal, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT | The Bishop Emeritus of Cyangugu Diocese in Rwanda Geoffrey Rwobusisi has expressed disappointment following the increasing tribal conflict in the church. Bishop Rwobusisi says that tribalism is a very dangerous vice that has been slowly eating up Uganda but what is more worrying is …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Church of Uganda has been advised to stop seeking donations but strive for its own financial independence. This advice was given by Dr. James Mwangi, the Chief Executive Officer of Equity Bank Holdings while addressing the 26 Provincial Assembly held at Uganda Christian University, Mukono. …