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Uganda

Uganda map One of the poorest countries in the world. Employment is mainly in subsistence farming; coffee is the main export crop. After independence in 1962, it was torn apart by 26 years of civil war, but is now beginning to stabilise.

Population: 31 million. Languages: English, Lugandan, Luo, Lusoga, Kiswahili and 30 others. Main religions: Christian, Muslim.

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Correspondence team leader

CBM activities There are normally two visits a year from the UK, usually April and September. The AGM and a sisters’ gathering is held during the April visit. If funds permit, a Christmas Youth camp is held.

CBM Office Uganda PO Box 579, Jinja, Uganda, East Africa.

Ecclesias 56. Central: Bombo, Buvuma Island, Gulu, Iganga, Jinja, Kampala, Kamuli, Kigandalo, Lufu, Makuutu, Nsambia; Eastern: Bugiri, Bunawale, Busolwe, Busowa, Butyabule, Gombe; Eastern South: Bumoli, Busia, Butacho, Kitoda, Lumino, Madowa, Nabusera, Nabuyoga, Nekuku; Lango: Akokoro, Apac, Awiri, Dokolo Town, Lira, Soroti; Mt Elgon: Bududa, Bumbo, Bupoto, Butiru, Lwakhakha, Magale, Mbale, Mt Elgon, Sume; Pallisa: Bollisso II, Budabula, Bukedea, Kapwatai, Katakwi, Kumi, Nasanga; Western: Arua, Bushenyi, Kabale, Kasese Town, Kilembe, Kisinga, Mbarara, Ssembabule (about 500 members in total).

Picture story Picture story October 2003 visit

Picture story Picture story Annual Bible Schools (2004)

Kiswahili literature

Ugandan languages literature