Mzee Aloyzi Bujjingo (L) the father of pastor Bujjingo (R) the founder of House of Prayer Ministries.

By Sulaiman Kauki

Mzee Aloyzi Bujjingo, the father of House of Prayer Ministries International founder and lead pastor Aloysius Bugingo, has died at the age of 108.

Mzee Bujjingo died on Thursday, October 15, 2026, after living for more than a century.

His son, Pastor Bugingo, leads House of Prayer Ministries International, a Kampala-based church, and is also known for his media ministry through Salt Media.

News of the death has prompted mourning among relatives, friends and those who knew the family. Burial arrangements had not been announced by the time of publication.

Pastor Bugingo publicly introduced his parents to his congregation in October 2019 during an Independence prayer night held at Namboole Stadium.

During the gathering, he disclosed that his parents were living in Rwanda. His father also addressed the congregation, recounting that Bugingo was born in Masaka before being left in the care of relatives when his parents returned to Rwanda.