Church of Uganda Begins Search for Archbishop Kaziimba Mugalu's Successor

Anticipation is building across Namirembe Hill as the Church of Uganda prepares to transition leadership and search for a replacement for its ninth archbishop, Dr. Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu. Internal discussions and whispers have intensified within the Anglican community regarding who will take over the prominent religious office.

According to insiders, the House of Bishops is scheduled to convene on January 27, 2027, at St Paul’s Cathedral, Namirembe, in Kampala. During this crucial gathering, the bishops will officially pick the 10th archbishop to guide the province into its next spiritual chapter.

While official announcements and nominations remain tightly managed by the church secretariat, sources close to the developments indicate that regional balance could play a significant role in the deliberations. Speculation among churchgoers suggests that leadership consideration might lean toward candidates from the Eastern or Northern regions of Uganda.

The upcoming election marks a significant milestone for the Church of Uganda as it navigates ongoing developments, including recent structural elevations like the transformation of All Saints Cathedral into a deanery and the election of new bishops in various dioceses.

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