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    The implications of Kiganda cultural hospitality on evangelism among the Baganda
    (Uganda Christian University, 2026-07-08) Janepher Nambi
    This study examines the implications of Kiganda cultural hospitality on evangelism among the Baganda people within the Church of Uganda. Kiganda hospitality, expressed through generosity, communal living, respect, and the welcoming of strangers, has historically strengthened social relationships and promoted community cohesion. Since the introduction of Christianity in Buganda, evangelistic activities have interacted with these cultural values through homes, schools, and community gatherings. Despite the significance of hospitality in both Kiganda culture and Christian ministry, its contribution to evangelistic outreach has received limited scholarly attention. Guided by the principles of contextual theology, the study explores key expressions of Kiganda cultural hospitality, evaluates the extent to which the Church has integrated these practices into its evangelistic mission, and assesses their effectiveness in facilitating the reception and spread of the Gospel. The findings reveal that, although hospitality remains a valuable evangelistic resource, the Church has relied on it informally rather than through deliberate institutional structures. This has resulted in limited theological documentation, inadequate training frameworks, and the absence of organised programmes. The situation has been further influenced by missionary-era policies that marginalised some of the most hospitable members of Baganda society from formal ministry roles. Drawing on documented cases of hospitality-driven church growth and testimonies from experienced practitioners, the study demonstrates that hospitality-based evangelism produces authentic, culturally relevant, and sustainable outcomes. It also identifies women as the primary custodians of Kiganda hospitality and, therefore, key agents of evangelism whose contributions require greater recognition and support. The study recommends the development of a bilingual theological framework, the institutionalisation of hospitality ministry, clergy retraining, empowerment of women’s ministries, and collaboration with theological institutions and cultural leaders to strengthen contextual evangelism and mission within the Church of Uganda.