By Weswa Ronnie
NATIONAL
The Anglican Church of Uganda has released a list of Bishops from different dioceses who are going to officially retire this year, and early next year, 2027.
According to the Constitution of the Anglican Church of Uganda, to be elected as bishop must have the following qualifications: be between 45 and 65 years of age; have served as a priest for not less than 10 years; have a Bachelor’s in Theology or a Diploma in Theology with a degree in another field; be born again; be properly married in church; and have a good background or legacy.
While speaking on Sunday, 21st June, 2026 during the confirmation service for about 30 children at Bumwambu Parish Church of Uganda under Bulago Archdeaconry, Northern Mbale Diocese, located in Lusha Sub-county, Bulambuli District, Samuel Gidudu, the Bishop of North Mbale Diocese, said that six bishops are set to retire.
He said, according to the list released by the Church of Uganda, the retiring bishops are: John Wilson Nandaah of Mbale Diocese; Amos Magezi from North West Ankole Diocese; Patrick Wakula from Central Busoga Diocese; Gaddi Anjuna from Kigezi Diocese; Sheldon Mwesigwa of Ankole Diocese; and Dan Zoreka from Kinkiizi Diocese.
He said since they have attained the retirement age of 65, they will retire and new bishops will be appointed to replace them ahead of the election of the Archbishop, which is also scheduled for next year.
Gidudu urged parents to always teach their children religion so that they grow up God-fearing people. On the other hand, he condemned parents for always allowing their children to engage in bad acts such as drug abuse and drinking, among others, saying such acts are holding Bugisu back.
Sarah Nambozo Wekomba, Member of Parliament representing Bulambuli District, who attended the church service, urged locals to embrace government programs like Parish Development Model PDM, Youth Livelihood Programme, and Emyooga, among others, to improve on their household incomes.
She urged people who received Parish Development Model funds to pay back, arguing that it is a revolving fund. She added that recovery countrywide is poor, but paying back will help other people access the money.
