In 2015, Rev. Canon Gideon Byamugisha was diagnosed with cancer of the colon. To save his life, part of his big colon was removed through surgery. “It was a big blow for me. Removing my colon ...

After the death of his wife from an Aids-related illness in 1992, Gideon Byamugisha tested positive for HIV. Treament options in Uganda were few and social stigma was strong. Show more Reverend ...

A group of religious leaders has cautioned the government against fully relying on foreign funding in the fight against HIV/Aids, warning that it is both risky and potentially catastrophic.

Canon Gideon Byamugisha’s boldness has defied the odds of stigmatisation, and is now a beacon of hope to fellow clergy and those infected with the virus, writes RAWLINGS OTIENO Admitting to ...