He was consecrated on Sunday by the Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Stephen Kazimba Mugalu at St Paul’s Cathedral; the diocese’s administration seat at Kako in Masaka City. He replaces Bishop Henry Katumba Tamale who retired last month after clocking 65 years.
According to Rt. Rev. Wilson Kitara, the Bishop of Kitgum Diocese, the bishops will gather to commemorate the life and legacy of St. Janani Luwum, a renowned Ugandan Anglican Archbishop who was martyred in 1977. "We are honored to host this year's celebrations, and we are excited to welcome over 30 fellow bishops from across the province," Bishop Kitara said.
John Francis Okello, the Education Secretary of Kumi Anglican Diocese, acknowledged MUMEDI’s concerns but noted that they should have participated in the election process to secure representation.
Uganda Radio Network has learned that the breakthrough occurred during a high-level meeting at the State House last week, chaired by President Yoweri Museveni.
The announcement of Canon Jackson Frederick Baalwa as the new Assistant Bishop of the Diocese of Kampala has sparked several questions among those unfamiliar with the intricacies of the role and the election process. On August 13, Canon Baalwa was introduced as the fifth Assistant Bishop of Kampala, but the announcement raised some confusion. A statement from All Saints' Cathedral suggested that a special synod meeting had "confirmed Baalwa's appointment," which led to inquiries about the actual process.
Rev. Canon William Ongeng, the Provincial Secretary of the Church of Uganda, observes that over time various denominations, particularly Pentecostals, have been wearing the Church of Uganda’s vestments, which has led to confusion among followers and misuse of these items.
Kisosonkole’s steadfast commitment to the martyrs, some of whom were his colleagues in the service of the Kabaka, has firmly cemented his place in the history of the church, embodying principles of reverence and selflessness. However, his contributions are often underrated or not sufficiently acknowledged in retellings of the martyrs’ story.
This directive is outlined in a December 21, 2023 letter, from the Provincial Secretary, Rev. Canon William Ongeng, addressed to Rt. Rev. James William Ssebaggala, the Caretaker Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Luwero.
The development prompted the Church to engage the services of Agaba Muhairwe and Company Advocates to represent the Church during the court battle.
It’s noted that the Court determined the case in the Church’s favor.
Archbishop Kaziimba through Agaba Muhairwe and Company advocates filled a defense at Luwero high court stating that at the earliest opportunity during the hearing raise preliminary points of law on the contents of the plaint that the suit is bad in law, doesn’t disclose a cause action against him and abuse of court process which should be dismissed.
Dr. Kazimba stated that this new syllabus will become compulsory in the UK starting in September this year and will be enforced in international schools.
Rev. Can. Godfrey Kasana Ssemakula was elected the fourth Bishop of Luwero to succeed Bishop Eridard Nsubuga Kironde, who is retiring in July this year after attaining the mandatory retirement age of 65. He was elected on Monday, March 27, 2023, through a process which is now being challenged as non-transparent.
Archbishop Kazimba arrived in Gulu City on Friday and was welcomed by cheerful Christians led by the Northern Uganda Diocese Bishop Rev. Geoffrey Loum.
“From your faces and body language I can see you are ready to give him more time in State House ... Pulesident Museveni ajja kuba naffe mu 2026. Nsaba mumwagire nga bwe mubadde mukola ebbanga lyonna. ...,” Alupo said in Luganda seemingly driving her point home.
Nathan Ahimbisibwe, the Bishop of the South Ankole Anglican Diocese, says that Christians should focus more on fighting poverty in households noting that they can eradicate poverty with a small piece of land put to good use.
Bishop Wilberforce Kityo Luwalira of Namirembe Diocese has castigated the rampant violent acts meted against Christians but attributed them to what he called failure to read the Bible.
According to Kaziimba, although priests ask the believers to contribute, the projects belong to their church and the clerics will always leave them when posted in different respective areas.
It has become a trend for clerics, especially from Pentecostal churches (born again) to wear Anglican liturgical vestments for Bishops and the Archbishop. The latest incident was when Dr. Joseph Sserwadda, the head of Ndeeba Victory Church, and Pastor Nathan Ibrahim Turyamureeba appeared dressed like Anglicans during a consecration event.
