Sitting here, enjoying the warmth and birdsong, I am in a reflective mood. I have come to Uganda to attend the CMS network meeting. The directors of Asia CMS, CMS Africa, CMS Britain, New Zealand CMS, CMS Australia and CMS Ireland meet regularly on zoom, then occasionally in person. Following the network meeting in Kampala, I am visiting some of the partners we work with. One aspect of these partnerships is sharing of resources, often financial. In line with good practice, I

Sunday 9th October 2022, Independence Day. 60 years since Uganda was a British protectorate. A moment for Uganda to stand proud? A moment for Britain to reflect? I am conflicted. I sense that many Ugandans celebrate with reservation. Sceptical about the political leadership in the face of the great rich poor divides evident everywhere. The Pearl of Africa continues to be forged through struggle, responding with determination each time grit enters the system, a constant turmoi

On day two of Jenny’s Uganda visit she met up with an old friend, Bishop Ivan Lugolobi. Ivan and his wife, Allen, founded Revival Church in 1999. In response to the needs of orphaned children they set up a primary school. Over the past 22 years Revival ministries have developed a nursery and secondary school and there are now over 500 children in full time education. CMS Ireland has agreed to support the roofing of the school chapel with legacy funds. Revival school is a hive