Uganda

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 October 2003 visit

Picture story Annual Bible Schools (2004)

Kiswahili literature

Ugandan languages literature