Rev.Canon Keneth Kanyankole(center in blue clerical shirt) poses with Christians of Kihiihi Archdeaconry after transition meeting
The Diocese of Kinkiizi has today officially launched a comprehensive transition programme across its 11 archdeaconries as preparations begin for the retirement of the Rt. Rev. Dan Zoreka and the eventual enthronement of the third Bishop of the Diocese.
The transition programme seeks to ensure that every Christian across the Diocese actively participates in the preparations through structured consultations and engagement at every level of the Church.
Kinkiizi Diocese, founded on 7 May 1995, was led by its inaugural Bishop, the late Rt. Rev. John Wilson Ntegyereize. On 10 October 2010, the Rt. Rev. Dan Zoreka became the second Bishop of the Diocese and has faithfully shepherded the Diocese ever since. Bishop Zoreka is scheduled to retire on 30 May 2027, in accordance with the Church of Uganda’s retirement guidelines.
The Diocesan Transition Committee is chaired by Hon. Canon Designate John Patrick Amama Mbabazi, with Hon. Eng. Sam Kajojo, the Diocesan Head of Laity, serving as Deputy Chairperson. The Secretary General of the transition programme is Rev. Canon Kenneth Kanyankole, who today briefed and commissioned facilitation teams before dispatching them to all the archdeaconries to commence the diocesan-wide rollout.
The teams are engaging Christians across the archdeaconries to explain the transition process, gather views, and encourage broad participation as the Diocese prepares for a smooth, prayerful and inclusive leadership transition.
Following today’s archdeaconry meetings, the programme will continue through all levels of the Church structure:
30 July 2026 (10:00 a.m.) – Meetings at all parishes across the Diocese.
4 August 2026 (2:00 p.m.) – Meetings at all sub-parishes.
9 August 2026 – Cell (Ebyanga/Hill) meetings to ensure participation reaches every Christian at the grassroots.
The Diocese says the phased approach is intended to promote transparency, unity and ownership of the transition process by involving Christians from every parish, sub-parish and cell within Kinkiizi.
As the Diocese journeys towards the retirement of its second Bishop and the welcoming of its third Bishop in 2027, Church leaders have called upon all Christians to participate actively in the scheduled engagements .
