Diocese of Kampala

Founded in 1972 from Namirembe diocese, the Diocesan Bishop of Kampala has always been Archbishop of Uganda.

The Diocese of Kampala (Church of Uganda) has, as its primary functions, the preaching of the Gospel, nurturing of believers, teaching, making disciples, and holistic healing in the power of the Holy Spirit in fulfilment of the Great Commission of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Our Vision
A Christ-Centred, Self-Sustaining Church.
Our Mission
To proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ in the City of Kampala

Our History

In 1970, the Most Rev Sabiiti instituted a commission of inquiry. The commission was chaired by Mr. John Bikangaga, who had led to the making of the 1970 Church of Uganda (CoU) constitution. The commission was also set up to review the CoU Finances and Administration. In 1970, the Most Rev Sabiiti instituted a commission of inquiry. The commission was chaired by Mr. John Bikangaga, who had led to the making of the 1970 Church of Uganda (CoU) constitution. The commission was also set up to review the CoU Finances and Administration.

However, one of the things the Bikangaga commission recommended was the creation of a central diocese in order to facilitate the archbishop’s duties. The hidden motive was to have a special seat for the Archbishop. When the report was published in 1970, Namirembe and West Buganda dioceses rejected it.

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