Kampala, Uganda — The world leader of The Salvation Army, General Lyndon Buckingham, has arrived in Uganda for a six-day working visit to oversee ongoing projects and meet with church officers and government officials.
General Buckingham, a New Zealand national who assumed office as the 22nd General of The Salvation Army in August 2023, touched down in the country on Thursday alongside his wife, Bronwyn Buckingham, who serves as the world President of Women’s Ministries for the organisation.
The visit will include engagements with Salvation Army officers working across Uganda’s 40 districts and formal meetings with government representatives aimed at strengthening partnerships and expanding the church’s humanitarian work.
Founded in 1865 in London, The Salvation Army is a global Protestant church and charity that operates in more than 130 countries, offering a wide range of social services and community support. In Uganda, the Salvation Army was established in 1931 and continues to play an active role in national development, particularly in areas of humanitarian support and social services.
Over the years, the organisation has been involved in relief efforts and care for vulnerable populations, including victims of the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) conflict in northern Uganda, people impacted by HIV/AIDS, and children with special needs.
During his visit, General Buckingham is expected to tour Salvation Army programmes and institutions, review ongoing development projects, and articulate a renewed vision for the church’s work in Uganda.
Officials say the engagements will underscore the Salvation Army’s commitment to partnering with local communities in tackling social challenges and advancing spiritual and humanitarian mission priorities.
