Edison Irigei
Ugandan Anglican bishop
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(Thomas) Edison Irigei (died December 5, 2023) was a long serving Anglican bishop[1] who was the first Bishop of Kumi in Uganda from 2001 to 2019.[2][3]
The Right Reverend Edison Irigei | |
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| Bishop of Kumi | |
| Church | Church of Uganda |
| Diocese | Diocese of Kumi |
| In office | 2001–2019 |
| Predecessor |
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| Successor | Michael Okwii Esakan (Bishop) |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 22 July 2001 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Mukongoro, Kumi District, Uganda |
| Died | 5 December 2023 Soroti Regional Referral Hospital, Uganda |
| Denomination | Anglicanism |
| Spouse | Jenifer Irigei |
| Children | 9 |
Early Life and Education
Irigei was born on December 28, 1954, in Kumi district.[4] He was educated at Akadot Primary School (P. 1 to P. 5) and Mukenngere Rock Primary School (P. 6 to P. 7). Later, he studied at Soroti Secondary School before training as a lay leader at the Diocese Training Centre Ngora.[4]
He later pursued theological studies at Bishop Tucker Theological College, Mukono, earning certificates, a diploma, and eventually a degree.[4]
Career
Personal life
Iregei was married to Jenifer Iregei and together they had 9 children.[5]
