The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, the Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, together with six bishops, is set to retire from active service in 2027, according to the Church of Uganda Communications Officer, Sadiiki Adams.
Sadiiki disclosed the development while addressing Christians during the Christmas service at Kancerere Church of Uganda in Kinkiizi Diocese, Kanungu District. The service was led by the parish priest, Rev. Daniel Buregyeya.
He explained that the Archbishop and the six bishops will officially retire on August 14, 2027, upon attaining the mandatory retirement age of 65, in accordance with the Church of Uganda Constitution.
Sadiiki revealed that among the bishops due for retirement are the Rt. Rev. Dan Zoreka of Kinkiizi Diocese, the Rev. Assoc. Prof. Fred Sheldon Mwesigwa of Ankole Diocese, and the Rt. Rev. Gaddie Akanjuna of the Diocese of Kigezi, among others. He explained that the retirements are in line with the Church of Uganda Constitution.
He further noted that the Archbishop will soon begin farewell visits to all dioceses across the country, while the retiring bishops will also tour churches within their respective dioceses to bid farewell and thank Christians for their support over the years.
Sadiiki called upon Christians nationwide to pray for the Church as it enters a critical season of leadership renewal, emphasizing the need for unity, wisdom, and peace during the process of selecting a new Archbishop and six bishops.
He also disclosed that preparations to elect new delegates to the Provincial Assembly, the Church of Uganda’s supreme decision-making organ, will begin in 2026.
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Meanwhile, Christmas celebrations at Kancerere Church of Uganda were marked by a major development milestone. The Parish Priest, Rev. Daniel Buregyeya, announced that the parish successfully completed its 2026 diocesan quota on December 6, 2025.
Rev. Buregyeya revealed that all Christmas collections will now be channeled toward the construction of a church-founded school aimed at improving access to education for children in the area. He said construction works, which began with four classrooms and one office, have already reached wall-plate level.
In a show of commitment and unity, Christians during the Christmas service contributed 40 bags of cement and a substantial amount of timber to support the project.
Rev. Buregyeya explained that once completed, the school will significantly reduce the burden on children who currently walk long distances to access education. He appealed to Christians and well-wishers to continue supporting the initiative so that the school can open in the first term of the 2026 academic year.
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