Current Leadership
ARU Board of Trustees
1. Sr. Mary Mukanyangezi, DST – ChairPerson
2. Br. Vincent Barigye, FID – Vice Chairperson
3. Fr. Hilary Guiko, M.Afr.
4. Sr. Elizabeth Acheng, LSOSF
5. Sr. Susan Ndeezu, LSMIG
ARU Executive Members

Fr. John Bosco Kamoga - C.S.Sp
ARU President

Fr. John Bosco Kamoga - C.S.Sp
ARU President

Sr. Seraphine Kaitesirwa - DST
ARU Vice President

Sr. Seraphine Kaitesirwa - DST
ARU Vice President

Br. Casio Aizire_ Brothers - FIC
Member

Sr. Mary Esther Nangobi - SMK
Member

Fr. Joseph M. Luyombya - OSM
Member

Fr. Joseph M. Luyombya - OSM
Member

Sr. Rita Christine Nakitende - LSOSF
Member

Sr. John Evangelist Mugisha - GSS
Member

Br. Charles Lagu - OSF
Member

Br. Charles Lagu - OSF
Member

Sr. Lydia Apili Bwor - LSMIG
ARU Secretary General

ARU Administrative Staff

Sr. Mary Lydia Apili Bwor, LSMIG
Secretary General

Sr. Mary Lydia Apili Bwor, LSMIG
Secretary General
She is a teacher by profession, with a certificate and a diploma in education from Kyambogo University in Uganda, a bachelor’s degree in education from the Catholic University of Eastern Africa in Kenya and she is pursuing a Master’s Degree in Education from the Catholic University of Eastern Africa in Kenya.
Sr. Lydia served in her previous community as Superior and Vocations’ Animator. She has worked mainly with pupils and the youth for 22 years.
She served as head teacher for 11 years and served as inspector of Schools for Kwania District Local Government in 2018.
Sr. Lydia has a diploma in Advanced Educational Management from Uganda Martyrs University in Uganda. She also has a certificate in Administrative Law from Law Development Centre in Uganda.
- Phone:+256 772 935 168
- Email:lybwor@gmail.com

Sr. Jane Yatuha, OLGC
Assistant Secretary General


SR ANGELINE MUMBI WANDIRANGU - LSOSF
Administrative Secretary

SR ANGELINE MUMBI WANDIRANGU - LSOSF
Administrative Secretary
- Phone:+256 775 949 372
- Email:admi@aruconference.org

Sr. Immaculate Tusingwire - MMS
Communications and Africa Faith and Justice (AFJN) Coordinator

Sr. Immaculate Tusingwire - MMS
Communications and Africa Faith and Justice (AFJN) Coordinator

Sr. Kamau Josphine Wangari
Treasurer General at the Association

Sr. Kamau Josphine Wangari
Treasurer General at the Association
She is a sister of the Congregation of the Daughters of Mary in Masaka, Uganda. She serves as an accountant at the Association of Religious in Uganda (ARU).
Sr. Josphine was born on September 26, 1981, in Naivasha County, Nakuru District to George Kamau and Mary Wangui. She went to Mwiciringiri Primary School for Primary Education, where she obtained Primary Leaving Education Certificate in 1995.
Later, she joined Mwiciringiri Secondary School for Secondary School Education, where she obtained Secondary Certificate of Education in 1999. And then went to St. Theresa Girls’ Secondary School for A-level education where she obtained Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) in 2010.
From St. Theresa Girls’ Sr. Josphine was admitted to Kisubi Brothers University College that was then under Uganda Martyrs University, to study Bachelor of Business Administration and Management and then graduated in 2014. Currently, she is pursuing a Master’s Degree of Business Administration at Uganda Martyrs.
Sr. Josephine had Industrial training at Mega Standard Supermarket in June-July 2014, St. Mary’s College Kisubi in June- July 2013 and running a part- time business. From 2015-2020, she served as a School bursar at Archbishop Kiwanuka S.S Kitovu.
She is an active member of Katalemwa Cheshire Home, an Organization that raises awareness and uplifts the lives of Children with Disabilities. A member of Uganda National Bursars’ Association (UNABA) and a member of Association of the Religious of Uganda (ARU).
She is also a project coordinator of the congregation of the Daughters of Mary. Above all, she is a finally professed Religious Sister, passionate Christian and her services and life are driven by principles of faith and divine purpose.
- Phone:+256 773 779 019
- Email:kamaujosephine4@gmail.com

Sr. Elizabeth Kidega, MCESM
Cateress at the Secretariat

Sr. Elizabeth Kidega, MCESM
Cateress at the Secretariat
She is a member of the Religious Institute of the Missionary Congregation of Evangelizing Sisters of Mary (MCESM), based in Jinja – Uganda. Currently she serves as cateress at the Secretariat of the Association of Religious in Uganda (ARU).
Sr. Elizabeth was born on September 8, 1983 in Masaka District, to Mr. Kidega Joseph and Ayoo Emmanuela. She went to Patongo Primary school where she obtained her Primary Leaving Education Certificate. And later joined Summayya Girls for ‘0’, and ‘A’ level where she obtained the Ordinary Level Certification of Certificate of Education and Uganda Advanced Certificate of education ‘UACE’. Thereafter, she enrolled to Nkumba University persue Business Administration and Management and obtained a Diploma.
She worked as an accountant at Sisto Mazzoldi Health Center in Kenya for four years. And later she was transferred to the Secretariat of the Association of Religious in Uganda (ARU) where she serves to date. Elizabeth is a junior sister hoping to make her final vows in 2023. She is proud of being Christian and a servant of the most high, God.

Sr. Gaudencia Kababiito, DTS
Accountant

Sr. Gaudencia Kababiito, DTS
Accountant
Sr. Gaudentia, (prefers to be called Gaude in short). She is currently the Accountant of the Association of Religious in Uganda.
She holds a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology of Uganda Martyrs University, a Bachelors’ Degree in Business Administration of Makerere University, a Uganda Diploma in Business Studies (UDBS), a Diploma in Counseling Psychology (UMU) and a Certificate in Secretarial Studies,
She held membership positions on Boards of different Organizations, including membership on the General Council of her Religious Institute, She also has a wide range of leadership experience ranging from Managing Director of Rosa Mystica Institute of Business and Vocational Training and Lisieux Guest Centre in Fort Portal.
She served as Treasurer General of the Association of Religious in Uganda from 2011 to 2014 and as Secretary and Accountant of Interservice Ltd of the Uganda Episcopal Conference.
- Phone:+256 772 620 400
- Email:gaudentiakababiito@gmail.com

Sr. Annuciata Keenema, DOLF
Home Administrator

Sr. Annuciata Keenema, DOLF
Home Administrator
She is a Uganda by Nationality from the Congregation of our Lady of Fatima, a Munyankole by tribe from Bushenyi district born on October 30, 1986.
She joined Kabingo Model Primary School, Bushenyi district for her primary level from 1994 – 2001, went to Kasheny Senior Secondary School, Bushenyi from 2002 – 2005 before joining St. Gertrude Girls’ Senior Secondary School in Kisoro district for her advanced level of education.
Sr. Annuciata holds a bachelor’s degree in Education with Arts from Kabale University.
During her postrate, she was appointed manager at Kabale bookshop, Daughters of our Lady of Fatima from 2009 – 2015 and Mbarara Diocesan bookshop from 2016 – 2018. She was professed on May 13, 2009.