lifestyle 25 April 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Rev Jorry Buremu's Memoir Chronicles a Life of Faith and Humble Service
Rev Canon Jorry Buremu's new memoir 'Life’s Journey in God’s Service' details his path from rural hardship in Bushenyi to a distinguished Anglican ministry marked by resilience and dedication. The book highlights his endurance through personal and national challenges, offering inspiration on faith-driven perseverance. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/lifestyle/reviews-profiles/the-quiet-power-of-rev-jorry-buremu-s-life-and-service-5436368
Rev Canon Jorry Buremu, born in 1939 in Kyeizooba, Bushenyi, to peasant parents, shares his transformative life story in his 100-page memoir Life’s Journey in God’s Service, published this year and available in bookshops for Shs50,000.
His father’s labor as a migrant worker in Buganda’s coffee plantations funded the family’s education, later establishing a sustainable coffee farm back in Ankole that supported future generations.
Early education unfolded in stark conditions: no desks or books, with students writing in the dirt and wearing hides for clothing. Buremu advanced to Bishop Tucker Theological College in Mukono and Buwalasi in Mbale, getting ordained as deacon in 1967 and priest in 1969.
His ministry covered parishes like Kashenshero, Kyabugimbi, and Mwengura in Ankole. A highlight was serving as chaplain to Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Michael Ramsey during a 1970 Uganda visit. He earned a Divinity degree, taught at theological colleges, and rose to Diocesan Secretary, Archdeacon, and Canon in West Ankole Diocese before retiring after 40 years.
Buremu faced turmoil, including being stranded in Kampala during the 1985 war and trekking home via Rwanda. He also chaired school boards and mourned his wife of 51 years, blending personal grief with his service narrative.
The memoir stands as a legacy of humility, mentorship, and purpose for his family and beyond.
Source: Daily Monitor (Uganda)