March 3, 2026

Luwum, Janani Jakaliya

Key Points

Luwum was a key figure in the African church and a strong advocate for human rights during his time.
He was murdered in 1977, an act attributed to the political climate under Idi Amin's regime.
His leadership in the Church of Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi highlighted church-state relations in Africa.
Luwum's legacy continues to inspire discussions about faith and political courage in modern contexts.

Abstract

Janani Jakaliya Luwum was the archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi and Boga-Zaire, and also one of the most influential leaders of the modern church in Africa. He was murdered in 1977 by Idi Amin or by henchmen under his orders.

Connected Papers

Building similarity graph...

Analyzing shared references across papers

Discussion

Cite this study

John Kateeba Tumwine (Sat,) studied this question.

www.synapsesocial.com/papers/69a75fd5c6e9836116a2bf4a

Authors

John Kateeba Tumwine

Actions

References and Citations

Connected Papers

Building similarity graph...

Analyzing shared references across papers

Luwum, Janani Jakaliya

Key Points

Abstract

Citation Network

Connected Papers

Discussion

Cite this study

Authors

Actions

References and Citations

Citation Network

Connected Papers

Discussion