Ntungamo,Uganda – The Bishop of South Ankole Diocese, Rt. Rev. Nathan Ahimbisibwe, has inaugurated the 4th Diocesan Synod and constituted the 5th Synod during a meeting held at St. Matthew’s Cathedral, Kyamate, in Ntungamo Municipality on Thursday, 30th April 2026.
During the Synod, Diocesan Heads of Laity and Clergy, as well as members of boards and committees, were elected to guide the Diocese for the next four years.
The Synod re-elected Dr. Bildard Baguma as Head of Laity, to be deputized by Prof. John Katekyeza. The Very Rev. Canon Joram Akoragye was elected Head of Clergy. Counsel Justus Karuhanga was elected Diocesan Chancellor, replacing Hon. Stephen Tashobya, while Counsel Peter Mwesigwa was elected Deputy Chancellor.
In a mini reshuffle, Bishop Ahimbisibwe appointed Ven. Rev. Jonathan Ariho as the new Archdeacon of Itojo Archdeaconry. Ariho, who has been the parish priest of Ngoma II, will replace Ven. Rev. Canon Ronald Kakye, who retires in June this year.
Other postings include Rev. Elias Ahumuza to Kagugu Parish to replace Rev. Eliasaph Betuma, who retired this month; Rev. Francis Tuhairwe to Nyakayenje Parish to replace the retired Rev. Hanington Mugume; and Rev. Mephibosheth Asingwire to Ngoma II Parish.
Bishop Ahimbisibwe commended the outgoing leaders for their excellent service and welcomed the new members, urging them to prioritize impact-driven service by preaching both the spiritual and physical gospel to foster sustainable development in the Diocese.
Source: Radio Ankole
