Welcome to Bishop Hannington Memorial Site
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.
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Bishop James Hannington the first Bishop of Eastern Equatorial Africa, was martyred in 1885 on the orders of Kabaka Mwanga II of Buganda.
Death Point
Torture Stone
Bedroom
Library
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.