Mukono Diocese Announces Major Clergy Transfers, Names Three New Canons

Meanwhile, Mr Israel Nkangi has been appointed Diocesan Scouts and Guides Coordinator, replacing Mr Stanley Magala.

The Bishop of Mukono Diocese, the Rt. Rev. Enos Kitto Kagodo, has announced major clergy transfers affecting archdeacons, vicars and assistant vicars, alongside the appointment of three new Canons ahead of the 2027 ministry year.

The transfers, which take effect in January 2027, were announced during the 67th Diocesan Council meeting held at Sts. Philip and Andrew’s Cathedral in Mukono on Thursday, November 5.

Bishop Kagodo also unveiled the Diocese’s 2027 theme, drawn from 1 Corinthians 4:1-2, titled “Focused Leadership and Integrity in Serving God.”

Among the changes, Ven. Charles Bukenya has been transferred from Bukoba to Mpumu Archdeaconry, while Ven. Christopher Kezaala moves from Mpumu to Bukoba Archdeaconry, where he will also serve as Principal of the Bible College.

Three clergy members were elevated to the rank of Canon. They are Ven. Kenneth Kampi Lukwago, Ven. Christopher Kezaala and Rev. Yosam Ssemukuye Kintu.

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The transfers also affect several parishes, schools and diocesan institutions, with new appointments made in areas including Buvuma, Lugazi, Seeta, Naggalama, Mukono, Njeru, Kisoga, Nakifuma and Koome.

As part of the 2027 ministerial arrangements, Bishop Kagodo has also offered retired archdeacons one-year service contracts. They include Ven. Canon Titus Baraka Ssali, who will serve as Bbaale Archdeacon, and Ven. Canon Ignatius Bongere Kabuuka, who will serve as Kangulumira Archdeacon.

Meanwhile, Mr Israel Nkangi has been appointed Diocesan Scouts and Guides Coordinator, replacing Mr Stanley Magala.

Bishop Kagodo congratulated the clergy upon their new appointments and wished them fruitful ministry in their respective areas of service.

He also clarified that the 2027 clergy transfer exercise was still ongoing, with additional changes expected to be announced.

The transfers form part of the Diocese’s efforts to strengthen pastoral ministry and service delivery across its areas of operation.

FULL LIST OF CLERGY TRANSFERS AND APPOINTMENTS

Archdeacons

1. Ven. Charles Bukenya – From Bukoba to Mpumu Archdeaconry.
2. Ven. Christopher Kezaala – From Mpumu to Bukoba Archdeaconry and Principal of the Bible College.

Clergy transfers

1. Rev. Robert Mulunga – From Galiraya to Kiwangula Church of Uganda as Assistant Vicar, Namagabi.
2. Ord. Moses Ssemwogerere – From Uganda Christian University (UCU) to Galiraya as Vicar.
3. Rev. Brian Kiggundu – From Buvuma to Kiryowa Church of Uganda as Assistant Vicar, Buziika.
4. Ord. Henry Ssegawa – From College to Buvuma as Vicar.
5. Rev. Asaph Mugabi – From Naggalama to Bulijjo as Assistant Vicar, Nakanyonyi.
6. Rev. Dan Kizito – From Jinja Misindye to Njeru Parish as Vicar.
7. Rev. Herbert Mulinde – From Seeta to Misindye as Vicar.
8. Rev. Alex Ssekabembe – From Buzaama to Kikakanya as Vicar.
9. Rev. Samuel Muwonge – From Ndwaddemutwe to Buikwe as Vicar.
10. Rev. George Kirumira – From Lugazi to Buzaama as Vicar.
11. Ord. Peter Lukwago – From Seminary to Lugazi as Assistant Vicar.
12. Ord. Johnson Wanyama – From UCU to Kisoga as Assistant Vicar.
13. Ord. Ebeneezer Beinomugisha – From Seminary to Kasoga as Vicar.
14. Rev. Joel Ssembusi – From Kasoga to Seeta as Assistant Vicar, with additional responsibilities in the Youth Office.

1. Rev. Ronald Musoke – From Nama to Nsambwe Parish as Assistant Vicar.
2. Rev. Jacob Mwesige – From Koome to Ndwaddemutwe as Vicar.
3. Ord. Joel Mubiru – From Seminary to Koome as Vicar.
4. Rev. Joseph Kivumbi – From Nakanyonyi to Kirugu as Assistant Vicar, Naminya.
5. Rev. Grace Nasanga – From Ndeeba to Nakanyonyi as Assistant Vicar II.
6. Rev. David Kaweesi – Appointed Assistant Vicar I, Nakanyonyi.
7. Ord. Elasto Ssebowa – From UCU to Ndeeba as Assistant Vicar.
8. Rev. David Kaggwa – From Nakifuma to Kiwanga as Vicar.
9. Rev. Amos Namwanja – From Kiwanga to Jinja Misindye.
10. Rev. Micah Lukwago – From Ddandila to Gulama as Vicar.
11. Rev. Gerald Kwegobola – From Gulama to Nakifuma as Vicar.
12. Rev. Esmond Sserunjogi – From Misindye to Lutikko as Vicar.
13. Rev. Henry Katumba – From Njeru to Naggalama as Assistant Vicar, Nakanyonyi, and Administrator of SONAMS.
14. Rev. Patrick Bakabulindi – From Nassuuti to Kisowera as Assistant Vicar.
15. Rev. Joyce Siryowe – From Mukono High School to Nassuuti as Assistant Vicar.
16. Ord. James Moses Wagaba – From Bishop Senior Secondary School (BSSM) to Mukono High School as Chaplain.
17. Rev. Daniel Balabyekubo – From Lutikko to Ddandila as Vicar.
18. Ord. Annet Kato – From UCU to Kiwanga as Assistant Vicar.
19. Ord. Brian Edward Wagaba – From UCU to Bishop Senior Secondary School (BSSM) as Assistant Chaplain.

New Canons

1. Ven. Kenneth Kampi Lukwago.
2. Ven. Christopher Kezaala.
3. Rev. Yosam Ssemukuye Kintu.

Retired Archdeacons on one-year service contracts

1. Ven. Canon Titus Baraka Ssali – Bbaale Archdeacon.
2. Ven. Canon Ignatius Bongere Kabuuka – Kangulumira Archdeacon.

Diocesan appointment

• Mr Israel Nkangi – Diocesan Scouts and Guides Coordinator, replacing Mr Stanley Magala.

All the new clergy transfers take effect in January 2027. The Diocese says the transfer exercise is still ongoing.