Celebrating 140 years

Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Happy Founding Day!

On this day, the 4th of October, we are celebrating 140 years ever since the first Company was started in Glasgow, Scotland. On 4th October 1883, the first Company was started and the Brigade has since grown to a big family with members in many countries all over the world. As we join the rest of the world to celebrate the vision of Sir. William Alexander Smith, May we reflect on the work of BGBU among the young people and provide them with the opportunities to learn, grow and discover in a safe, fun and caring environment which is rooted in the Christian Faith.

It is also a special month for our nation as we get to celebrate the 61st anniversary of our country’s Independence. 9th October has always been a source of pride for many Ugandans since gaining independence in 1962. This year’s celebrations will be held in Kitgum District in a ceremony which will be graced by the President under the theme “Sustaining a united and Progressive Nation: Taking Charge of our Future as a Free Nation.” Happy Independence in advance to all Officers and Members.

Special thanks to all the Officers and Members that have participated in various activities last month. We appreciate the great work that is going on in all the Dioceses. May God bless you.

Looking forward to a fruitful month of October.

Dantes Kashangirwe

National Secretary

Boys’ and Girls’ Brigade of Uganda.

Officers’ Training Course

Congratulations to all the trainees from 1st Lwadda Company who successfully completed the Officers’ Training Course which was held at St. Stephen Lwadda Parish, Gayaza Archdeaconry from 15th -17th September 2023. Special thanks to the trainers who included Officer Steven Kasozi, Officer Andrew Lubuulwa, Officer Bambino Zacaris, Officer Umar Lukwaya and Rev. Wasswa Michael Kisawuzi. A wide range of topics were covered during the training and these included the importance of prayer and having a prayerful ministry, how to start a company, leadership skills. Other activities carried out were Rope work, Drill Parade, Hiking etc.

Officer Katende Edward

Captain

1st Lwadda Company

Appreciation

We would like to appreciate Honorable Isaac Rukandema - an Old Boy of Kigezi High School Primary, who donated a full set of instruments for the Brass Band worth 20 Million Ugandan Shillings. These have already been purchased and handed over to the Company.

May God bless him abundantly for giving generously to support the activities of BGBU within the Diocese.

Rev. Warren Akatwijuka

Field Officer

Diocese of Kigezi

Welcome 5th Kampala Company

On 17th September 2023, 5th Kampala Company was officially enrolled in a service that was held at St. John’s Chapel - Luzira Prisons. Wewelcome you to the family of BGBU

Officer Asaba Janet B.

Field Officer

Diocese of Kampala

Events

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1. 4th October 2023 - Founding Day - Celebrating 140 years of BB worldwide.

2. 8th October 2023 - Enrollment Service (6th Kampala Company) - St. Philip’s C.O.U Kyebando - Diocese of Kampala

3. 9th October 2023 - Uganda’s Independence Day - 61st Anniversary of Independence

4. 9th October 2023 - Commissioning Ceremony - St. Paul’s Cathedral, Namirembe - Namirembe Diocese

5. 27th October 2023 - Founder’s Day - Celebrating the Birthday of Sir William Alexander Smith

6. 7th - 10th August 2024 - Officers’ Training - St. Luke COU Ndugo - Bwera Archdeaconry - South Rwenzori Diocese

7. The next East African Regional Fellowship gathering will be hosted by Kenya in 2024. Details will be shared later. Let’s all plan to be there.

If you have any updates from your diocese or an upcoming BGBU event in your diocese and would like us to share the details with others, please send an email to [email protected]