Faith. Worship. Community. Gayaza Archdeaconry - Namirembe Diocese

Church of Uganda

Kkungu Parish Church of Uganda

A growing family of faith committed to Christ-centered worship, discipleship, stewardship, and community transformation.

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"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13

13 Sub-Parishes
2 Chapels
15 Church Communities
1 Parish Family

About the Parish

Rooted in Christ, growing together.

Kkungu Parish Church of Uganda serves communities across Gayaza Archdeaconry and Namirembe Diocese through Anglican worship, pastoral care, fellowship, and practical ministry.

Kkungu Parish Church of Uganda emblem

Parish Focus

Worship, discipleship, stewardship, family ministry, and sustainable community development.

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Our Identity

A Church of Uganda parish centered on Anglican values, prayerful worship, and strong community fellowship.

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Our Mission

To nurture faith, strengthen discipleship, support families, and serve communities through practical ministry.

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Our Development Focus

Promoting orderly planning, responsible stewardship of church resources, and sustainable parish growth.

Church Program

Sunday worship and sub-parish profile.

Shared from the St. Stephen's Buwambo profile, one of the church communities within the Kkungu Parish family.

Sunday Worship

Service Times at St. Stephen's Buwambo

First Service 7:00-9:00 a.m. English
Second Service 9:00-11:00 a.m. Luganda
Third Service 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Luganda

Sub-Parish Profile

St. Stephen's Buwambo Church of Uganda

St. Stephen's Buwambo traces its origins to around 1910, when Omwami wa Kabaka Meshach Kintu Ssebalijja established a place of worship at his residence and later provided land for the church.

The present church foundation stone was laid on 22 November 1969 by The Rt. Rev. Dr. D. K. Nsubuga, Bishop of Namirembe Diocese.

Future vision: To become a Parish.

1910 Church origins
1969 Foundation stone
800 Learners
14 Teachers
3 Sunday services

Ministry Life

Serving every generation with faith and care.

Worship

Gathering as one parish family in prayer, praise, scripture, and sacramental life.

Fellowship

Strengthening families, youth, women, men, and local church communities.

Stewardship

Encouraging faithful giving, transparent planning, and care for parish resources.

Transformation

Supporting practical community development through organized parish ministry.

Active Ministries

Youth Ministry, Choir, Mothers' Union, and Father's Union are active parts of church life at St. Stephen's Buwambo.

Education Ministry

Buwambo Primary School serves nursery and primary learners as part of the wider ministry of the church.

Education Ministry

Buwambo Primary School

The school serves both nursery and primary levels and is part of the church's practical service to families in the community.

Levels Nursery and Primary
Head Teacher William Kalanzi
Contact 0774 134 766
Enrolment Approximately 800 learners
Teachers 14

Parish Leadership

Serving Kkungu Parish Church of Uganda

Our parish leadership brings together clergy and lay leaders serving worship, administration, development, fellowships, and youth ministry across the Parish.

Rev. Simon Lule - Parish Priest

Parish Priest

Rev. Simon Lule

Mpiira Daphine - Head of Laity

Head of Laity

Mpiira Daphine

Sempiira George William - Head of Lay Readers

Head of Lay Readers

Sempiira George William

To be confirmed - Vice Head of Laity

Vice Head of Laity

To be confirmed

Ssebuliba Nsereko - Treasurer

Treasurer

Ssebuliba Nsereko

To be confirmed - Secretary

Secretary

To be confirmed

To be confirmed - Head of Planning and Development

Planning and Development

To be confirmed

To be confirmed - Father's Union

Father's Union

To be confirmed

To be confirmed - Mother's Union

Mother's Union

To be confirmed

To be confirmed - Christian Men's Fellowship

Christian Men's Fellowship

To be confirmed

To be confirmed - Christian Women's Fellowship

Christian Women's Fellowship

To be confirmed

To be confirmed - Youth

Youth

To be confirmed

Parish Network

Sub-Parishes and Chapels

Fifteen church communities serving homes and families across the Kkungu Parish family.

St. Peter's Kabaale

Kkungu

Lay Reader: Sempiira George William

St. Stephen

Kigoogwa

Lay Reader: Stephen Sisiye

St. Stephen

Buwambo

Lay Reader: Abbey Kaziro

St. John

Bulyakolo

Lay Reader: Isaiah Muyimba

St. Andrew

Migadde

Lay Reader: Zakayo Kato

St. Paul

Wabitembe

Lay Reader: Solome Namutebi

St. Paul

Kiryowa

Lay Reader: Wilberforce Bakutenda

St. Paul

Kibone

Lay Reader: Ephrance Nakubulwa

St. Stephen

Bibbo

Lay Reader: Alice Namakula

St. John

Katadde

Lay Reader: Prossy Kizito

St. Mark

Ngalonyambe

Lay Reader: Elisa Ssentongo

St. John's

Namakokome

Lay Reader: Amos Kyasanku

Holy Trinity

Kkate

Lay Reader: Wilson Mukalazi

Najjo Chapel

Najjo

Lay Reader: David Tamale

St. Mark

Kakerenge

Lay Reader: Robinah Musisi

Sustainable Ministry

Projects and Income-Generating Activities

St. Stephen's Buwambo is building long-term support for ministry through practical projects and rental income.

3 Cows
1 Market stall
6 Commercial rentals
3 Residential rentals

Heritage and Legacy

Built through Christian service

The present church building reflects the generosity and commitment of generations of Christians. Contributions included walls, roofing, windows and doors, the pulpit, altar furniture, vestry doors, chairs, and land for the church access road.

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  • Late Ernesti Sempebwa: wall next to the Lay Reader's vestry, roofing of the current church, main chairs, and one acre for the church road.
  • Late Godfrey Musoke: front wall.
  • Late Kamya: altar wall.
  • Late Z. Baliruno: wall next to the choir vestry.
  • Late K. Walusimbi: preaching pulpit.
  • Mr. Sam Kimbowa: baptismal font.
  • Mr. George Kaggwa: altar, chairs, tables, and reading pulpit.
  • Late Nira Najjuma: Lay Reader's vestry door.
  • Mrs. Mary Kibuuka and Lay Reader Kiyaga Samuel: choir vestry doors.

Continuity of Ministry

Former Lay Readers

Late Z. Baliruno Late Mususera Sekabira Late Z. Senkumba Late Frederick Mubiru Christopher Katumba Magaaya Godfrey Sempagala Geoffrey Mwima Kiyaga Samuel Natumanya Samuel Nankya Aidah Ssebina Nalongo Peninan Nsonga Abbey Kaziro

Get in Touch

Connect with Kkungu Parish Church of Uganda

For parish information, ministry coordination, community updates, and St. Stephen's Buwambo details, contact the parish office.

info@kkunguparish.org www.kkunguparish.org Buwambo: 0703 518 769 ststephansbuwambo@gmail.com Buwambo location: 0.506717, 32.543869 Gayaza Archdeaconry Namirembe Diocese