James Bukomeko
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| Born | James Bukomeko |
| Alma mater | Uganda Christian University |
| Occupation | Bishop |
| Years active | 1996– present |
| Title | Bishop |
James Bukomeko (born 1968) is an Anglican bishop who serves in Uganda.[1] In 2020 , he became the fifth Bishop of Mityana.[2]
Early life and education
[edit]Bukomeko was born on November 1, 1968 in Luweero, and is the youngest of 12 children. He was educated at Uganda Christian University.He earned a Master's degree in Divinity from Uganda Christian University and a Post graduate Diploma in Humanresource Management from Uganda Management Institute and a Bachelor of Education and a Diploma in Education from Nkumba University. He also had an Executive Certificate from Heartfordshire University. He was given an honorary doctorate from London Bridge Business School.[3] He served at Kireka, Namasuba, Kansanga, Namirembe, Maganjo and Nansana.
Career
[edit]Bishop Bukomeko was ordained deacon and priest in 1994. He served in various capacities in Namirembe Diocese including parish priest and assistant vicar. He was consecrated and enthroned as Bishop on February 2, 2020 at St. Andrew's Cathedral. He was elected the 5th Bishop of Mityana diocese succeeding the Right Rev. Dr. Stephen Kazimba Mugalu who was elected ninth Archbishop of the Church of Uganda. The election was made by the House of Bishops of the Church of Uganda that sat at Namirembe Guest House on November 7, 2019.[3]
Marriage
[edit]He married Rose Bukomeko in 1996 with whom he has five children including twin girls.[3]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ Reporter, Vision. "Rev. James Bukomeko elected to replace Kaziimba". New Vision. Retrieved 2025-12-16.
- ↑ "Mityana Diocese". Archived from the original on 2021-02-28. Retrieved 2020-03-01.
- 1 2 3 "Rev. Bukomeko James elected 5th Bishop of Mityana Diocese". Monitor. 2020-09-11. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
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