Godfrey Makumbi
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Godfrey Makumbi | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of West Buganda | |
| Church | Anglican Church of Uganda |
| Diocese | West Buganda |
| Appointed | 23 January 2011 |
| Term ended | 31 May 2015 |
| Predecessor | Samuel Keefa Kamya Ssemakula |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 23 January 2011 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 December 1962 Nansana, Kyaddondo, Wakiso District, Uganda |
| Died | 31 May 2015 (aged 52) |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Spouse | Deborah Makumbi |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | Makerere University; University of Southampton |
Godfrey Makumbi (15 December 1962 – 31 May 2015) was an Anglican bishop in Uganda. He served as Bishop of West Buganda from 2011 until his death in May 2015.[1][2]
Makumbi was born on 15 December 1962 in Nansana, Kyaddondo Wakiso District. He attended primary and secondary school locally before pursuing higher education. He studied at Makerere University, where he completed a diploma in Education and later earned a master's degree in theology from the University of Southampton.[3]
Career
Before his episcopal ministry, Makumbi worked as a teacher and priest. He was ordained a priest in various parishes and educational roles, including as deputy principal at Misanvu Primary Teachers' College and as deputy head teacher at Kijjabwemi Secondary School. Between 1995 and 1997, he was the diocesan youth secretary for West Buganda Diocese and later served as head teacher of Buzzibwera Senior Secondary School.[4]
On 23 January 2011, Makumbi was consecrated and enthroned as Bishop of West Buganda Diocese, succeeding Bishop Samuel Keefa Kamya Ssemakula.[5]
Work as Bishop
As Bishop of West Buganda, Makumbi focused on education, health and Sanitation projects, including construction and renovation work in the diocese. He oversaw the development of the diocesan headquarters at Kako and supported the expansion of church and community infrastructure.[6]
