Rev. Rebecca Nyegenye installed as dean of All Saints Cathedral
Preaching at the ceremony, assistant bishop of Kampala Diocese Frederick Balwa urged the newly ordained deacons to serve the community diligently and avoid corruption.
The Archbishop of Church of Uganda, Dr Samuel Kasiimba (left) and Assistant Bishop of Kampala Diocese, Fredrick Balwa praying for the ordained deanery, Dr Rebecca Kisakye, during the ordaination ceremony at All Saints Cathedral in Kampala on Sunday, November 01, 2026. (Photos by Francis Emorut)
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In a historic first for the Church of Uganda, Dr Rebecca Nyegenye has been installed as Dean of All Saints Cathedral, becoming the first woman to hold the position.
The colourful ceremony on Sunday (November 1) was presided over by the Archbishop of Uganda, Dr Samuel Kasiimba Mugalu, assisted by the assistant bishop of Kampala Diocese, the Rt Rev. Frederick Balwa.
The former Ethics Minister, Dr Miria Matembe (centre ), worshipping the Lord during Church service at All Saints
Among those in attendance were ministers Gen. Katumba Wamala and David Bahati, and Bank of Uganda Deputy Governor Prof. Augustus Nuwagaba. The newly ordained priest was accompanied by her husband, Dr Wilson Nyegenye, and their children.
The female deacons ordained were Samuel Kisakye, Rebecca Kataate, Charity Kobusingye Rushaju, Witness Ainomugisha, Annette Kobusingye and Peninnah Nayebare.
Rev. Deacon Sadrack Amai was also ordained as a priest.
Former Archbishop of Church of Uganda, Henry Luke Orombi and his wife Phoebe Orombi during a Church service at All Saints Cathedral in Kampala on Sunday November1, 2026.
Preaching at the ceremony, assistant bishop of Kampala Diocese Frederick Balwa urged the newly ordained deacons to serve the community diligently and avoid corruption.
Former Archbishop Henry Luke Orombi also prayed for Primary Seven candidates sitting their Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) on Tuesday, November 3.
Who is Rev. Nyegenye
Nyegenye was ordained a deacon in 1997 and a priest in 2000, and previously served as chaplain at Uganda Christian University.
Left to right; Minister David Bahati, deputy governor Bank of Uganda Prof. Augustus Nuwagaba and Public service minister Gen. Katumba Wamala during a church service at All Saints Cathedral in Kampala on Sunday.
She became the first woman to serve as provost of All Saints Cathedral, following her installation in July 2019.
Born and raised in Busia district, she holds a PhD from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, a Master’s degree in Theology from Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry in the United States and a Bachelor of Divinity from Uganda Christian University.