info@cchcl.com +256 786 936189 Serving the Church of Uganda since 2005
2005 Registration Year
5 Core Subsidiaries
39 Dioceses in the Province
1927 Bookshop Heritage Since
86% Church House Occupancy (2026)

The Church of Uganda's investment company


CCHCL advises on the development and management of church-owned land and property, while launching sustainable income-generating projects for long-term mission support.

Our operating model connects portfolio discipline with ecclesiastical, charitable and developmental outcomes across the Church of Uganda.

Leadership

Rev. Jasper Tumuhimbise appointed Group Chief Executive Officer effective 1 June 2022.

Asset Focus

Commercial property, publishing, hospitality, land stewardship and strategic partnerships.

Institutional Aim

Economic sustainability for Church mission delivery.

Portrait of Rev. Jasper Tumuhimbise, CCHCL Group Chief Executive Officer
Executive Leadership Rev. Jasper Tumuhimbise Group Chief Executive Officer

How the model works


We look after Church property, run it as a sound business and put the income back into the Church's work.

01

Steward

Protect and structure land, property and subsidiary assets under clear oversight.

02

Grow

Improve operational performance through disciplined management and partnerships.

03

Reinvest

Channel value into Church priorities, diocesan support and long-range sustainability.

Five Enterprises, One Mission

Uganda Bookshop

Uganda Bookshop

Incorporated in 1927 and recognised as Uganda's oldest bookshop.

Founded 1927 Books & Stationery
Visit Uganda Bookshop
Centenary Publishing House

Centenary Publishing House

Incorporated in February 1977 to publish and distribute Church literature in Ugandan languages.

Founded 1977 Liturgical Publishing
Visit Centenary Publishing
Namirembe Guest House

Namirembe Guest House

Hospitality, conferencing and accommodation on historic Namirembe Hill.

Since 1960 Guests & Events
Visit Namirembe Guest House
Nabugabo Holiday Centre

Nabugabo Holiday Centre

Lakeside retreat and conference destination on Lake Nabugabo, Masaka.

Lake Nabugabo Retreat & Leisure
Visit Nabugabo Holiday Centre
Janani Luwum Church House

Janani Luwum Church House

16-level commercial office building at Plot 34 Kampala Road, completed in 2018.

Kampala CBD 16 Levels
Visit Church House

Securing Church Land Across 39 Dioceses


CCHCL has led training and roll-out of the Land Information Management System (LIMS) and a nationwide campaign to secure title for Church of Uganda property.

  • Structured digital records for church land, titles and surveys.
  • Training delivered with diocesan secretaries and estates teams.
  • Supports the Registered Trustees framework and dispute prevention.
Read the Land & LIMS Guide
Church leaders at a Land Information Management System training session

Current projects

All projects

Key dates


1927
Uganda Bookshop incorporated as a foundational publishing and retail institution.
1960
Namirembe Guest House began serving visiting clergy, mission teams and guests.
1977
Centenary Publishing House incorporated for church publishing services.
2005
CCHCL formally registered to coordinate investment and asset stewardship.
2018
Janani Luwum Church House completed in Kampala's central business district.
2026
Church of Uganda Industrial Park reported as nearing inauguration.

Accountable to the Church


CCHCL combines enterprise execution with institutional accountability to Church mission objectives.

Governance architecture supports transparent oversight, strategic decision-making and responsible asset protection.

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Structured Oversight

Mission-led governance with clear board and leadership accountability.

Asset Governance

Commercial assets managed with stewardship standards and risk discipline.

Transparent Delivery

Trackable milestones across property, projects and institutional initiatives.

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Guides and useful links


Guides, documents and trusted links across the Church of Uganda family.

Church Land & LIMS Guide

Steps for dioceses and parishes to document, register and protect Church land.

Read the guide

Office Space at Church House

Enquire about office and retail space in the 16-level tower on Kampala Road.

Enquire about space

Documents & Downloads

Company profile, procurement guidance, policies and forms.

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Church of Uganda Directory

Dioceses, directorates, hospitals, universities and other Church institutions.

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