In Uganda, Islamists kill Protestant pastor after sermon

An illustrative image of a street in Uganda. Photo: open sources.

On April 9, 2026, in Uganda, a group of attackers linked to Muslim extremists killed Protestant pastor Alfred Kitengu after a preaching event, reports Morning Star News.

According to sources, the attack occurred in the evening when the pastor and his wife were returning home after a sermon in which he spoke about Christ and called people to faith. Several men approached them, introducing themselves as motorcycle taxi drivers and Christians who had allegedly attended the event, and offered them a free ride.

The couple agreed, but during the journey the route was changed. According to the deceased's wife, several more people soon joined them, after which the attack occurred.

"The events that followed were sudden and brutal" she recounted. The attackers beat the couple and inflicted fatal stab wounds on the pastor. The woman was later released and managed to survive. She reported the incident to church leaders, who arrived at the scene and found the pastor's body on the roadside. Police began an investigation; the suspects have not yet been detained.

As the publication notes, according to preliminary data, Muslim extremists may be involved in the attack, which is linked to the pastor's missionary activities, including among Muslims.

The church community expressed grief over the pastor's death, noting that he was actively engaged in preaching, including among Muslims.

The incident has caused concern among Christian organizations, which are calling for enhanced security measures for preachers. According to sources, similar cases of persecution of Christians in the country have occurred before.

Earlier, the UOJ reported that in Pakistan a truck rammed an Easter procession of a Catholic community.

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