Cyprian Bamwoze

Cyprian Kikuni Bamwoze (born May 15, 1934) was the inaugural Bishop of Busoga in Uganda.

Bamwoze was educated at the Uganda Christian University in Mukono. He was ordained in 1964.

Early life and education Bamwoze was born on 15th May 1934 to Birusaani Munhanhanfu and Budestiana Mukodha of Kitayundhwa sub-county in Kamuli District. He went to Naminage Primary school in 1944 and later Kamuli Junior school before joining Busoga College Mwiri in 1955. Bamwoze was consecrated on August, 06th 1972 and enthroned as first Bishop of Busoga Anglican diocese on August 13th 1972. Bamwoze retired in 1998 after being at the helm of the Diocese for 26 years and was succeeded by Michael Kyomya.

Personal life Bamwoze was originally married to Beatrice Bamwoze with whom he had 6 children.

Controversies On September 22,1992, Christians in Busoga Diocese held a meeting in which they passed a vote of no confidence in Bamwoze's administration. Bamwoze was accused of financial mismanagement and poor administration.

Death He died on 11 February 2019 after succumbing to Leukemia at the Uganda Cancer institute.