Bishop Hannington Site

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Visit us once, and you will visit us always.

Bishop James Hannington the first Bishop of Eastern Equatorial Africa, was martyred in 1885 on the orders of Kabaka Mwanga II of Buganda Kingdom.

Bishop James Hannington was the first Anglican bishop of East Africa born on 3rd September 1847 at Hurstpier point in Sussex, England and came to serve as missionary in Eastern Equatorial Africa. As he was travelling towards Uganda on Lake Victoria, he was apprehended by emissaries of King Mwanga led by the Busoga’s chef Luba.
Bishop Hannington Site was named after Bishop James Hannington. He was the first Anglican bishop of East Africa who came to serve as missionary in Eastern Equatorial Africa.

Death Point

Torture Stone

Why to Visit Us?

This is where Bishop James Hannington was killed.

Best Accommodation

We have a well established accommodation facilities, water and electricity.

Religious Tourism Site

Bishop Hannington Site is a faith-based tourism site which promotes christianity as a relion.

Easily Accessible

The site is found at Kyando in Mayuge District about 38km from Jinja Nile Bridge via Jinja – Tororo Road.

Bishop James Hannington the first Bishop of Eastern Equatorial Africa, was martyred in 1885 on the orders of Kabaka Mwanga II of Buganda.