The Archbishop of @ChurchofUganda_ , The Most Rev Dr Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu has this afternoon arrived in Mbarara, Ankole Diocese for his farewell visit. On arrival, he was welcomed by the Diocesan Bishop and Dean of the Province, Rt Rev Assoc. Prof. Fred Sheldon Mwesigwa, Clergy and jubilant Christians. The Main Service for @Archbp_COU to bid farewell to Ankole Diocese will take place tomorrow at St James Cathedral Ruharo beginning at 9am. Earlier in the day, the Archbishop left Ibanda, North West Ankole Diocese after concluding his farewell Service.

A historic farewell service awaits! Watch LIVE on COU Family TV this Saturday, 13th June 2026, at 9:00 AM as The Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu bids farewell to North West Ankole Diocese at St. Paul's Cathedral, Ibanda. Hosted by Rt. Rev. Amos Magezi. Don't miss this special moment of faith and thanksgiving. 🙏📺 #COUFamilyTV #ChurchOfUganda

I was the Chairman of the verification committee that recommended North West Ankole to be a Diocese. I also knew Bishop Amos Magezi who was by then the Provincial Secretary as a very hardworking man and intelligent. As the pioneer Bishop, he has greatly transformed the Diocese holistically. I am very much impressed. He will be retiring next year. We continue to pray for a smooth transition in 8 Dioceses.

The Archbishop of the @ChurchofUganda_, The Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, has this afternoon arrived in North West Ankole Diocese in Ibanda for his farewell visit to the Diocese. On arrival, the Archbishop was warmly received at St Andrew's Kabingo Church of Uganda by the Diocesan Bishop, Rt. Rev. Amos Magezi, alongside clergy, lay leaders, and Christians from across the Diocese. Later on today, the Archbishop will lay a foundation stone on the Diocesan Plaza a four storied commercial building in Ibanda town as part of the Diocese's self sustainability plan. He will also meet key stakeholders of the Diocese. The Archbishop's main farewell Service for the Diocese will be tomorrow, Saturday 13th June 2026 at St. Paul's Cathedral Ibanda. After the Service, @Archbp_COU will head to Ankole Diocese, Mbarara, for his farewell Service scheduled for Sunday 14th June 2026 at St James Cathedral, Ruharo.

The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few. We thank the Lord of the harvest for appointing and ordaining young men and women to join us in this great vineyard. Welcome, friends! May God go before you and walk with you as you serve Him and His people. Welcome to this noble and sacred call. Tumutenderezza Yesu 🙏@stfrancis_mak @allsaintskla @ChurchofUganda_ @stlukesntinda

As part of our efforts to digitize ministry in @ChurchofUganda_, with support from PaxTel, today we successfully conducted an onboarding exercise for the Diocesan Staff of South Ankole Diocese in Ntungamo. I sincerely appreciate Bishop Nathan Ahimbisibwe for embracing this digital transformation journey. The PaxTel team has pitched camp at the Diocesan Secretariat in Kyamate to onboard diocesan staff and clergy across the Diocese, and will later extend the exercise to parishes to onboard Christians over the coming days. We have also installed PaxTel Internet services to enhance connectivity and communication within the Diocese. The partnership between @ChurchofUganda_ and @Paxtel_mobile serves multiple community and church development goals: 1. Creating unified channels for better information flow, community engagement, and digital access across the entire Church structure. 2. Providing financial services through PaxSente. 3. Collaborating on initiatives that will create employment and entrepreneurial opportunities for young people. 4. Strengthening support for the Church’s healthcare, education, and social outreach programmes. Very soon, we will roll out a Church Management System to enhance administration, accountability, and communication across the Church, thanks to the visionary leadership of His Grace @Archbp_COU.

Archbishop’s Farewell Visits Update: The Archbishop of @ChurchofUganda_, The Most Rev. Dr Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, has so far completed his farewell visits to four Dioceses: Kigezi (Kabale), North Kigezi (Rukungiri), Mbale (Mbale), and North Mbale (Sironko). This month of June, His Grace @Archbp_COU will visit the following Dioceses: 1.North West Ankole Diocese (Ibanda) – Saturday, 13th June 2026 2.Ankole Diocese (Mbarara) – Sunday, 14th June 2026 3.Muhabura Diocese (Kisoro) – Saturday, 27th June 2026 4.Kinkiizi Diocese (Kanungu) – Sunday, 28th June 2026 All Services will be held at the respective Diocesan Cathedrals. Christians are encouraged to observe the Ministry of Health’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and take all necessary precautions to safeguard their health and that of others. Church of Uganda Theme for 2026: Anchored in Christ for Unity, Stability, and Peace." Ephesians 2:14–17

Archbishop Kaziimba Calls for Fair Treatment of Medical Interns By Sadiiki Adams NAKASERO, KAMPALA - 7th June 2026: The Archbishop of the @ChurchofUganda_ , The Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, has challenged the Government to reconsider its decision to suspend the payment of allowances to medical interns. Archbishop Kaziimba made the call today while presiding over the ordination and installation service of Deacons, a Priest, and Canons at All Saints’ Cathedral, Kampala. “You cannot say that you have Shs 158 billion to purchase cars for Members of Parliament and then claim that you do not have Shs 28 billion to pay medical interns’ allowances, with the excuse that it would crush the economy. By the way, doctors are rarely in the hospitals. It is the medical interns who are everywhere doing the donkey work,” Archbishop Kaziimba said. @Archbp_COU also called upon the nation to support health workers as they continue to battle the Ebola outbreak. He urged Ugandans to strictly observe the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) issued by the Ministry of Health to curb the spread of the disease. During the service, seven were ordained Deacons, one was priested, two clergy canons and one lay Canon were installed. The clergy canons installed were Rev. Dr. Henry Majwala, Canon for Administration and Management, and Rev. Emmanuel Kalagala, Canon for Ministerial Formation and Clergy Welfare. Rev. Canon Dr. Henry Majwala is the Diocesan Secretary of the Diocese of Kampala, while Rev. Canon Emmanuel Kalagala is the Archdeacon of Kisugu Archdeaconry in the Diocese of Kampala. The Provincial Fathers’ Union President, Mr. @SamuelBakutana , was installed as Lay Canon for Men’s Ministry. In her sermon under the theme, “Anchored in Christ for Faithful Stewardship,” the preacher and retreat leader, The Very Rev. Canon Dr. Rebecca Nyegenye, Dean of @allsaintskla , reminded Christians that faithful stewardship begins with being firmly rooted in Christ and recognizing that all resources ultimately belong to God. She urged believers to support the Church’s ministry by ensuring decent accommodation and welfare for clergy and by according them the respect due to servants of God. Dr. Nyegenye also cautioned Christians against judging clergy based on their past lives, noting that their past forgiven through the saving blood of Jesus Christ. Addressing the newly installed canons and clergy, Dr. Nyegenye challenged them to live exemplary lives as role models to the flock under their care. She called upon them to demonstrate integrity, accountability, and faithful stewardship of the resources entrusted to them by God, emphasizing that Christian leaders are expected to reflect Christ in both their public ministry and private conduct. END.

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The Archbishop of @ChurchofUganda_ and Bishop of the Diocese of Kampala, The Most Rev Dr Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu @Archbp_COU, will tomorrow, Sunday, June 7, 2026, preside over the ordination of seven Deacons and Priests and the installation of Lay and Clergy Canons at @allsaintskla . The service will begin at 10:00 a.m. Those to be installed as Clergy Canons are Rev. Dr. Henry Majwala, who will serve as Canon for Administration and Management, and Rev. Emmanuel Kalagala, who will serve as Canon for Ministerial Formation and Clergy Welfare. Rev Dr Henry Majwala is the current Diocesan Secretary for the Diocese of Kampala while Rev Emmanuel Kalagala is the Archdeacon of Kisugu Archdeaconry. The Provincial Fathers’ Union President, Mr. Samuel Bakutana will be installed as a Lay Canon for Men’s Ministry. Pictures: Rev Dr Henry Majwala and Mr Samuel Bakutana (in a necktie).

Important updates ahead of tomorrow’s Uganda Martyrs Day Commemoration, 3rd June 2026 1. Church of Uganda will hold scientific celebrations at Uganda Martyrs Anglican Site, Namugongo. 2. Only 200 people will attend the service. Attendance is strictly by invitation. 3. Service begins at 9am and is expected to end by 11am. 4. The Archbishop of Church of Uganda, The Most Rev Dr Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu @Archbp_COU will be the Main Celebrant assisted by few Bishops and Clergy. 5. Dioceses will hold Martyrs Day celebrations at Parish levels. 6. The Service will be broadcast live by several media houses 7. Some government officials were invited 8. Standard operating procedures by @MinofHealthUG will be strictly observed. These include establishing handwashing stations, having enough sanitizer, social distancing among others. 9. Uganda Christian University is organizing this year’s celebrations and will also organize next year’s celebrations. @UCUniversity Chaplaincy has designed special liturgy for tomorrow’s celebrations across the Province.

VIDEO: Ssaabalabirizi w’ekanisa ya Uganda Dr @Archbp_COU akubiriza Abakristaayo n'abakulembeze okwewala omululu, okutambulira mu bumu n'okufaayo ku bannaabwe. @gmatembu2 #NBSAmasengejje #NBSUpdates

Aakibiishopu w'ekanisa ya Uganda, Dr Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu ( @Archbp_COU ) omu kasheeshe k'eriizooba aha kanisa ya St Andrews Cathedral omu rurembo orwa Mbale kusibura abakuristaayo obwo arikwetebeekanisiza okuhuumura omwaka ogurikwija. #WestUpdates 📷: Paul Watala

Archbishop Kaziimba Concludes Bugisu Farewell Visit with Call for Unity Sunday May 31st, 2026: The Archbishop of @ChurchofUganda_, The Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, has today concluded his farewell visit to Bugisu subregion with a strong call for unity among Christians. Archbishop Kaziimba arrived in North Mbale Diocese on Friday, May 29th, 2026, and led a farewell service at St. Matthew’s Cathedral, Buhugu in Sironko District, on Saturday. He later proceeded to Mbale Diocese, where he presided over a farewell service at St. Andrew’s Cathedral, Mbale, today. In North Mbale Diocese, the Archbishop was received by the Diocesan Bishop, Rt. Rev. Samuel Gidudu, while in Mbale Diocese he was welcomed by the Diocesan Bishop, Rt. Rev. John Wilson Nandaah together with the Clergy and Laity. Preaching from 1 Peter 3:8, the Archbishop emphasized the biblical call for believers to be united in mind, sympathetic, loving one another as brothers and sisters, tender-hearted, and humble. The Archbishop also encouraged Christians to embrace Church of Uganda’s campaign to plant 15 million trees, for environmental conservation and to generate revenue. He cautioned Christians and the general public to remain vigilant and strictly observe the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) issued by the Ministry of Health to protect themselves and their communities from Ebola. On the sidelines of his visit, Archbishop Kaziimba paid a courtesy prayer visit to the retired Bishop of Mbale Diocese, Rt. Rev. Patrick Gidudu, who has been undergoing medical treatment in Nairobi following brain surgery. The retired bishop is steadily recovering from a mild stroke that affected the right side of his body. Bishops and leaders commended Archbishop Kaziimba for his visionary leadership of Church of Uganda to complete church House, fight homosexuality in Uganda, preaching the gospel and shepherding the flock as a good role mode. @Archbp_COU was welcomed by several political leaders from the region including; Budadiri East Member of Parliament Hon. Julius Nakiyi, Budadiri West MP Hon Godfrey Wanyoto, Bungokho South MP Hon. Geoffrey Wokuri, Mbale District Woman MP Hon. Miriam Mukhaye, and Mbale City Mayor Her Worship Joyce Kidulu among others. END

After concluding his farewell visit in North Mbale Diocese, the Archbishop of @ChurchofUganda_, The Most Rev Dr Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu arrived this afternoon in Mbale Diocese for his pastoral and farewell visit. He was welcomed by Bishop John Wilson Nandaah, Clergy and the Laity. @Archbp_COU will lead Service tomorrow at St Andrew's Mbale.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Inquiries: Rev. Canon William Ongeng Provincial Secretary Church of Uganda 256 772 351056 Email: pschurchofuganda@gmail.com Church of Uganda to Hold Scientific National Martyrs’ Day Celebrations 28.05.2026: The Archbishop of Church of Uganda, The Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, yesterday visited the Uganda Martyrs’ Anglican Site Namugongo to assess the readiness of Uganda Christian University to host this year’s Uganda Martyrs’ Day celebrations. Uganda Christian University was mandated by the House of Bishops to organize this year’s celebrations on behalf of Church of Uganda. Since assuming this responsibility, the University has undertaken significant improvements at the site in several key areas: security and safety, beautification, branding, improving sanitation and water supply among others. Among the notable developments are the construction and renovation of modern toilet facilities to take care of the thousands of pilgrims, establishment of walkways, restoration of the green environment, reconstruction of sections of the collapsed perimeter wall to enhance security, drilling and construction of a water solar powered supply system, renovation of several buildings at the site and general clean-up of the site. However, in consideration of the current public health circumstances, this year’s Uganda Martyrs’ Day celebrations will be conducted scientifically and in accordance with the Ministry of Health Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The celebrations will therefore be organized as follows: * The National Uganda Martyrs’ Day celebrations will be held at the Uganda Martyrs’ Anglican Site Namugongo strictly by invitation. Attendance at the main service will be limited in line with Ministry of Health guidelines. * All Dioceses are encouraged to commemorate Martyrs’ Day in their respective Parishes across the Province. * The official Martyrs’ Day liturgy will be shared through the Diocesan Secretaries in due course. The Archbishop has further assigned Uganda Christian University to continue organizing this year’s scientific celebrations and also prepare to coordinate next year’s Uganda Martyrs’ Day celebrations. The next cluster of organizers will be announced during next year’s celebrations. Church of Uganda encourages all Christians and members of the public to continue observing the Ministry of Health SOPs for the safety and well-being of all. END @Archbp_COU