West Buganda Bishop Reshuffles Priests, Promotes Clergy and Laity

The West Buganda Diocesan Bishop, Rt. Rev. Gaster Nsereko, has announced a sweeping reshuffle of priests across the diocese, a move designed to improve overall service delivery. The changes, which take immediate effect, impact numerous archdeaconries and parishes throughout the region.

Among the notable changes, Venerable James Mubiru has been transferred from Mateete Archdeaconry in Sembabule District to Sembabule Archdeaconry. He fills the vacancy left by Canon Enock Muhanguzi, who has officially retired after reaching the mandatory retirement age of 65. Venerable David Ruhima takes over from Kinuuka Archdeaconry to replace Mubiru at Mateete. Additionally, Rev Richard Kagimu has been elevated to Canon and posted to Kabungo Archdeaconry in Kalungu District.

In recognition of their extraordinary contributions to the Church, Bishop Nsereko also promoted three other priests to Canon: Venerable Christopher Wasswa Kafeero, Venerable Enock Kakuru, and Reverend Taditha Ddembe. Furthermore, two lay members, Ms Milly Ssenfuma and Mr Nadduli Kibaale, received the prestigious title of Lay Canons, which is the highest honor bestowed upon a lay Christian in the Church of Uganda for dedicated service.

Addressing the clergy during the second diocesan council meeting for the 2026–2030 term at St. Paul’s Cathedral Kako in Masaka City, Bishop Nsereko urged all transferred leaders to comply with their vows. He stressed that their calling dictates serving wherever the diocese requires them within its nine districts and more than 500 churches.

Beyond church administrative changes, the Bishop voiced concerns regarding public directives discouraging parents from paying extra school fees. He argued that government-aided schools heavily rely on parental contributions to fund critical necessities like student meals and hiring additional teachers.

For more details on the transfers, read the full report on the Daily Monitor.