The Church of Uganda House of Bishops has elected two new bishops to provide spiritual and administrative leadership to Mbale and North West Ankole dioceses.

The elections were held today during a meeting at Syamalede Archdeaconry headquarters in Busia District, Bukedi Diocese.

The House of Bishops elected the Very Rev. Canon Eridad Milton Shissa as the ninth Bishop of Mbale Diocese, while Rev. Canon Caleb Twinamatsiko was elected the second Bishop of North West Ankole Diocese.

Canon Shissa, who currently serves as the Sub Dean of St. Andrew’s Cathedral in Mbale, is scheduled to be consecrated and enthroned on January 24, 2027. He will succeed the Rt. Rev. John Wilson Nandaah as the new Bishop of Mbale Diocese.

Meanwhile, Canon Twinamatsiko, who is currently serving in Canada, will be consecrated and enthroned on February 7, 2027, at St. Paul’s Cathedral in Ibanda. He succeeds the Rt. Rev. Amos Magezi as the second Bishop of North West Ankole Diocese.

The election of the two bishops marks a significant leadership transition for the respective dioceses as they prepare to welcome their new spiritual leaders.

The Church of Uganda community is expected to look forward to the new leadership and their contribution to the growth of the Church, strengthening of Christian ministry and service to communities.

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