A church in Uganda is grieving after the tragic death of evangelist Alfred Kitenga, who was killed shortly after sharing the Gospel at an evening outreach event in central Uganda.
According to reports, Kitenga and his wife, Anna Grace Nabirye, had just finished ministering in the Namungoona area of Kampala as part of an evangelistic team.
As the evening ended, four men approached the couple claiming to be motorcycle taxi drivers and fellow Christians who had attended the service. Offering free transportation home, they appeared trustworthy.
The couple accepted.
But during the ride, things took a troubling turn.
The drivers reportedly suggested taking an alternate route due to traffic and the late hour. Soon after, Nabirye became uneasy when one of the men repeatedly spoke on the phone in a language she did not understand.
Then violence erupted.
According to Nabirye’s account, several more men appeared, and the attackers turned on the couple. Kitenga was brutally beaten and fatally stabbed.
His wife was abducted, later abandoned near her home, and survived the ordeal.
Church leaders later found Kitenga’s body by the roadside.
Authorities have launched an investigation, though no official motive has yet been confirmed and no arrests have been announced.
While some reports suggest possible extremist involvement, this has not been formally established by investigators.
For many believers, the loss is deeply sobering.
Kitenga was described by local church leaders as a devoted evangelist with a heart for sharing Christ, particularly among communities where Christian outreach can carry heightened risks.
His death has reignited concern over the safety of evangelists and ministry workers, especially those conducting late-night outreach in vulnerable areas.
Uganda’s constitution formally protects religious freedom, including the right to share one’s faith. Yet incidents of violence and hostility against Christians have periodically raised concerns among advocacy groups and local ministries.
Stories like this remind the global Church of a reality often forgotten in more comfortable settings:
For some believers, proclaiming faith is not merely inconvenient.
It can be dangerous.
And yet throughout history, countless Christians have continued serving, loving, and preaching despite personal risk.
Not because suffering is glorified.
But because they believed the Gospel was worth their lives.
Today, a wife grieves.
A church mourns.
A ministry team feels the weight of loss.
And a wider Christian community is once again reminded to pray for those serving in difficult places around the world.
Not every act of faith is public.
Not every sacrifice makes headlines.
But Heaven sees them all.
From Justin Gilpin
