Rev. Bukomeko James elected 5th Bishop of Mityana Diocese
Bukomeko will be consecrated and enthroned as bishop on February 2, 2020 at St. Andrew’s Cathedral. Courtesy Photo
Rev Dr James Bukomeko has been elected the 5th Bishop of Mityana Diocese, succeeding the Rt Rev Dr Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu who was elected the 9th Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, the Church of Uganda has announced.
The election was made by the House of Bishops of the Church of Uganda sitting at Namirembe Guest House on November 7, 2019.
Bukomeko will be consecrated and enthroned as bishop on February 2, 2020 at St. Andrew’s Cathedral.
Rev Bukomeko was born on November 1st, 1968 in Luwero and is the youngest of 12 children. He earned a Master of Divinity degree from Uganda Christian University, a Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management from Uganda Management Institute, and a Bachelor of Education and a Diploma in Education from Nkumba University.
He also has an Executive Certificate from Hertfordshire University. He was given an honorary doctorate from the London Bridge Business School.
Rev Bukomeko was ordained a deacon and a priest in 1994. He has served in various capacities in Namirembe Diocese, including parish priest and Assistant Vicar.
He is married to Rose; the couple wedded in 1996 and God has blessed them with five children, including twin girls.
