Uganda Union Mission Elects New Leaders at 2025 Session

The 9th Uganda Union Mission Session entered its second day at Imperial Botanical Beach Entebbe with major leadership changes as delegates elected new departmental directors and executive officers to guide the Seventhday Adventist Church’s mission work in the coming term.

During Tuesday’s proceedings, the Uganda Union Mission announced a fresh team of departmental leaders who will oversee various ministries across the country. Pr. David Mpande was elected to head Evangelism, while Lillian Mugerwa will serve as the Women’s Ministries leader. The Youth Ministry will now be under the leadership of Esther Waiswa.

Other key appointments include Pr. Jason Musonera for Development, Pr. Mutwanga Samuel for Publishing, and Pr. Hannington Ntuulo as the new Ministerial Director. The Communication Department will be led by Isaac Kugonza, and Pr. Caleb Mbabaali will oversee Chaplaincy. Miss. Lydia Komugisha was chosen to lead the Health Ministries, while Pr. David Siwogerere will serve as Assistant to the President. Edward Kibaya will head Global Mission.

In addition to Union departmental elections, two major fields also confirmed their new administrative officers.

In the North Buganda Field, delegates voted Pr. Wilson Sekaggo as President, with Pr. Joshua Wasswa taking up the role of Executive Secretary. Eld. Nsibambi Jonathan was elected Executive Treasurer.

The West Buganda Field also announced new leadership, with Pr. Godfrey Lubwama elected President. Pr. Edward Kabuuka will serve as Executive Secretary, while Eld. Gerald Sekajja was confirmed as Executive Treasurer.

The elections mark a significant step in strengthening leadership within the church, as the Uganda Union Mission aims to enhance mission work, accountability, and community engagement over the next five years.