The Bishop Emeritus of the Anglican Diocese of Namirembe, Rt. Rev. Samuel Balagadde Ssekadde, has passed on at the age of 80.

The demise of Bishop Ssekadde was confirmed by the Namirembe Diocese Father’s Union on their social media handle, X, on Monday, October 15, 2024.

“On a sad note, we announce the terrible news of the sudden death of Bishop Emeritus Samuel Balagadde Ssekadde today,” the statement read in part.

The statement further revealed that the deceased died at Kisubi Hospital, where he was receiving treatment from a shot illness.

The Rt. Rev. Ssekadde was the Bishop of Namirembe from 1994 to 2009, where he retired after having served for over 16 years at the diocese and was replaced by Bishop Wilberforce Kityo Luwalira, who also retired recently and was replaced by Rt. Rev. Moses Banja as the sixth Bishop of Namirembe Diocese.

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During his tenure, Bishop Ssekadde played a significant role in shaping the spiritual landscape of Uganda through his pastoral work. He served the church for around 50 years, and his leadership and vision contributed to the growth and development of the Anglican community in the country.

Bishop Emeritus Ssekadde was married to Maama Allen Ssekadde, who celebrated their 50 years of marriage as a golden jubilarian couple at St. Paul’s Cathedral, Namirembe, on Sunday, December 11, 2022.