By Leonard Kamugisha Akida,
KAMPALA
The House of Bishops of the Church of Uganda (CoU) sitting at St Stephen’s Cathedral Naluwerere in East Busoga Diocese has elected Ven. Canon Moses Banja as the new Bishop of Namirembe Diocese.
He replaces Bishop Wilberforce Kityo Luwalira who is heading to retirement after clocking the recommended canonical age of 65.
The news of Ven. Can. Bbanja election was reported by the provincial secretary, Balaam Muheebwa in a statement.
Born on October, 20, 1964 in Nakabugo Bbira, Busiro, Bbanja ordained in 1996 and priested in 1998.
He is currently serving as the Archdeacon of Luzira Archdeaconary in Kampala. Ven. Can. Bbanja is married to Rev. Canon. Prof. Olivia Nassaka Banja and they are blessed with three Children.
Section 3.7.22 of the Provincial Canons of the Church of Uganda says candidates are eligible for nomination to the position of bishop if they are ordained priests with a minimum of ten years of practical experience in pastoral ministry, as well as being at least 45 years old, among other requirements.
According to Muheebwa, the new bishop will be consecrated and enthroned on December, 10, 2023 at St Paul’s Cathedral, Namirembe. When consecrated, Bbanja will become the 6th Bishop of Namirembe Diocese.
