Ugandan church marks 40 years of transforming lives of country's most vulnerable children

One of Uganda's biggest church communities will celebrate its 40th anniversary this month with a series of events, including a book launch by its founder, Pastor Gary Skinner and wife Marilyn, a new music album and an agribusiness institute. The celebrations by Watoto Church Ministries highlight their extensive contributions to community development and spiritual growth.

Pastor's conviction highlights Uganda's growing problem involving ritual sacrifice

A Ugandan pastor who killed a 4-year-old child in a ritual murder in a twisted effort to grow his church’s fortunes has been sentenced to life imprisonment after pleading guilty to murder charges.

Joseph Sserubiri, 30, of Deliverance and Healing Ministry in Kakira Town Council, located in the country’s Jinja District, was convicted of murder and human trafficking following his plea on Aug. 1 before Judge Winfred Nabisinde.

Sserubiri was also sentenced to 30 years in prison for human trafficking and is expected to serve the two sentences concurrently.