Reuben Kisembo

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Reuben Bizarwenda Kisembo [1] is an Anglican bishop in Uganda: [2] he has been Bishop of Rwenzori since 2011. [3]

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References

  1. Anglican Communion
  2. New Vision
  3. Church of Uganda