First in Region: Central Busoga Diocese gets eight lay canons
“With divine guidance, I have appointed eight lay canons who are knowledgeable Christians, with the aim of guiding fellow Christians in the different disciplines. But above all, they will act as a bridge between the clergy and the congregation,” Wakula said.
Central Busoga becomes the first diocese in Busoga to appoint lay canons, since the appointment of retired Supreme Court Justice Faith Naigaga Mwondha by Lango Diocese in 2024. (Credit: Charles Kakamwa)
BUSOGA - The central Busoga diocesan Bishop, Rt. Rev. Patrick Wakula has appointed and installed eight Lay Canons attached to All Saints Cathedral in Iganga district.
Their appointment took effect in January 2026, Bishop Wakula told New Vision Online in an interview on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
The group comprises four men and four women, majority of them from the teaching profession:
1. Jonathan Kamwana, a former commissioner in charge of teacher education and development, was handed the mission and family life docket
2. Bugweri district education officer Lydia Sekalaala (education and mobilisation)
Daniel Okoth, the headteacher of Iganga Boys primary school (stewardship and family life)
3. Robert Badeebye (education, ecumenism and public relations).
4. Kaliro High School headteacher Paul Mwogeza
5. Dorothy Kasango, (family life, guidance and counseling)
6. Christine Kiwanuka (church discipline and canonic laws)
7. Rose Byogero (discipleship and mission)
The minister in charge of Luwero Triangle in the Office of the Prime Minister, Jennifer Namuyangu, said there is nothing sweeter than serving God. She thanked the Basoga for voting wisely and peacefully in the January 2026 general elections. (Credit: Charles Kakamwa)
“With divine guidance, I have appointed eight lay canons who are knowledgeable Christians, with the aim of guiding fellow Christians in the different disciplines. But above all, they will act as a bridge between the clergy and the congregation,” Wakula said.
Central Busoga becomes the first diocese in Busoga to appoint lay canons, since the appointment of retired Supreme Court Justice Faith Naigaga Mwondha by Lango Diocese in 2024.
The other church minister appointed is Rev. Can. Dr. Samson Basome, who was also installed.
Nothing sweeter
The minister in charge of Luwero Triangle in the Office of the Prime Minister, Jennifer Namuyangu, said there is nothing sweeter than serving God. She thanked the Basoga for voting wisely and peacefully in the January 2026 general elections.
“My message to you all is that you should continue serving Jesus Christ, but above all, don’t be overtaken by pride,” she said.