By Davis Mugabi

The House of Bishops of the Church of Uganda sitting at St Stephen’s Cathedral Naluwerere in East Busoga Diocese has today, November 20, 2023, elected Ven. Canon Moses Banja, the 6th Bishop of Namirembe Diocese.

He replaces Rev. Wilberforce Kityo Luwalira who retires after 14 years.

Ven. Canon. Banja will be consecrated and enthroned on December 10, 2023 at St Paul’s Cathedral, Namirembe.

Ven Canon Moses Banja was born on 20th October 1964 in Nakabugo Bbira, Busiro. He accepted Jesus Christ as his Saviour on 3rd December 1989. He was ordained in 1996 and priested in 1998. He is married to Rev. Canon. Prof. Olivia Nassaka Banja with three Children.

Ven Canon Moses Banja holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Divinity from Makerere University and a Post Graduate Diploma in Education from Makerere University. He is currently the Archdeacon of Luzira Archdeaconry in Namirembe Diocese.