Church of Uganda begins internal preparations to find successor for Archbishop Kaziimba Mugalu

Anticipation is building at Namirembe Hill, the historic seat of the Church of Uganda, as the Anglican community quietly initiates discussions surrounding the eventual succession of the ninth archbishop, Dr. Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu.

According to internal sources cited by the Daily Monitor, the critical House of Bishops is scheduled to convene on January 27, 2027, at St Paul’s Cathedral in Namirembe, Kampala. During this upcoming high-stakes gathering, the bishops will take on the responsibility of electing the tenth archbishop to lead the province.

While official announcements regarding prospective candidates remain tightly under wraps, whispers within church circles suggest that regional representation could play an influential role in the selection process. Sources intimate to ongoing deliberations hint that leadership consideration might lean toward candidates hailing from the Eastern or Northern regions of Uganda, though the final decision ultimately rests with the collective wisdom of the House of Bishops.

As the church navigates this upcoming transitional period, congregants and clergy alike are closely watching developments at the secretariat. Further updates regarding the election roadmap and official announcements from the Church of Uganda are expected as the January 2027 assembly draws nearer.

For more details on this developing story, read the original report on the Daily Monitor.