James Bukomeko

James Bukomeko
Born	James Bukomeko Luweero District
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

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 masters of Divinity degree 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 Educatrion 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

Bishop Bukomeko was ordained deacon and prest 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 Rt Rev Dr. Stephen Kazimba Mugalu who was elected 9th 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

He married Rose Bukomeko in 1996. God has blessed them with five children including twin girls. ^[3]

References

1. New Vision
2. "Mityana Diocese". Archived from the original on 2021-02-28. Retrieved 2020-03-01.
3. "Rev. Bukomeko James elected 5th Bishop of Mityana Diocese". Monitor. 2020-09-11. Retrieved 2025-09-10.