The Church of Uganda is preparing itself for challenging times ahead as it faces the possibility of losing financial support from donors who oppose its stance on the recently enacted anti-homosexuality law. It’s a situation that’s putting the church in a tough spot and forcing it to reconsider its actions and their consequences.
This was revealed during the meeting where Church of Uganda’s Board of Finance, Planning and Investment discussed strategies to achieve self-sustainability amid challenges of reduced donor funding.
The meeting took place at the Provincial Secretariat in Namirembe.
The meeting happened in the wake of threats from many donors threatening to withdraw their support following the Church of Uganda’s widely held support for the Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023.
One of the key proposals was to make productive use of church assets, including land, by partnering with local investors to develop the land.
The board emphasized the importance of transparency and accountability in managing the church’s resources, pledging to foster a culture of openness and responsible financial management.
Balaam Muheebwa, the Director of Finance, Planning and Investment, expressed his support for the proposed initiatives and commended the board for setting commendable targets for the Directorate to help the Church attain self-sustainability.
