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By Alvin Twebaze
In Bushenyi………

Rev.Masekeka Moses has been elevated as the Bishop elect for house of God Ministries katimba, kakanju Bushenyi District.

He has been appointed as Bishop by the Archbishop of the Shield of Faith His Most Rev.secondborn Almos at Holy Temple of God church in Bushenyi.

His alleviation to Bishop ship is on probation for six months to assess his performance and be consecrated to full Bishop under which he will be head of 21parishes.

The appointment by the Archbishop follows consultations and reports from various Bishops Under Shield of Faith Ministries attributing to Bishop Masereka for living holy life, and proven worthy for the position.

The newly appointed Bishop Masereka Moses, has thanked all his subject, the Bishop who recommended him for the position of the Bishop and Almighty for making his dream true.

He also noted that he is going to serve under the commission of God and revelation of the Holy Bible for the goodness of all people in the community.

He has further promised to work in hand with government, welcome all poverty elimination programs through church for the development of Gods people.

On the same function, pastors, Evangelists, intercessors and ushers have been commissioned to go and serve in the kingdom of God.

By www.mknewslink.com reporter
In Luwero…

The Church of Uganda has announced the nullification of the election of Rev. Canon Godfrey Kasana as the 4th Bishop of Luwero Diocese.
The decision was made during a meeting on June 28, 2023 at the Kabalega Resort Hotel in Hoima by the House of Bishops.

The Provincial Secretary of the Church, Rev. Canon William Ongeng, explained in a statement that the decision was made due to credible information that the Bishop-elect’s integrity was misrepresented during the nomination and election process, which invalidated the election.

Ongeng urged Christians and church leaders to remain calm and pray for Luwero Diocese, and for all affected parties to remain calm during this time.

The House of Bishops has ordered fresh nominations from the Diocesan Nominations Committee within a period of one month, ending on July 31, 2023.

The current Bishop of Luwero, Rt. Rev. Eridard Nsubuga, will abdicate on Sunday, July 9, 2023 upon reaching the mandatory retirement age of 65.

He will hand over ecclesiastical authority to the Archbishop, per the Constitution and Canons of the Church of Uganda.

The election for the new Bishop will take place on 1st August 2023. And therefore, the consecration and enthronement of the 4th Bishop of Luwero will be on Sunday, August 6, 2023, at St. Mark’s Cathedral, Luwero.