Dunstan Nsubuga
Dunstan Kasi Nsubuga was an Anglican Bishop who served as Dean of Namirembe and later as the first indigenous Bishop of Namirembe Diocese. He played a key role in the transition of church leadership from missionary to indigenous clergy in the mid-20th century.
Early life and education
Nsubuga was educated at Uganda Christian University in Mukono, Uganda.Ordination and early ministry
He was ordained a deacon in 1944 and a priest in 1945. Nsubuga served in the Diocese of Uganda from 1944 to 1961, taking on parish and diocesan responsibilities.Dean of Namirembe and episcopal ministry
In 1961, Nsubuga was appointed Dean of Namirembe, serving at St Paul's Cathedral, Namirembe. He was consecrated as an Assistant Bishop in 1965 by Archbishop Leslie Brown, during a significant transition to indigenous leadership in Uganda. He later became Bishop of Namirembe, serving until 1985. During his episcopate, he launched the construction of the Namirembe Cathedral Synod Hall as part of the centenary celebrations of Christianity in Uganda.His name is commemorated among notable leaders at Namirembe Cathedral, reflecting his longstanding contribution to the cathedral and diocese.