Janani Luwum Cleric

Janani Jakaliya Luwum (c. 1922 – 17 February 1977), was the Archbishop of the Church of Uganda from 1974 to 1977 and one of the most influential leaders of the modern church in Africa. He was murdered in 1977 by either Idi Amin personally or by Amin's henchmen.

Personal facts

Janani Luwum
Birth dateJanuary 01, 1922
Birth place
Kitgum District
Date of deathFebruary 17, 1977
Place of death
Kampala

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