Edison Irigei
Ugandan Anglican bishop
About Edison Irigei
(Thomas) Edison Irigei (died December 5, 2023) was a long serving Anglican bishop who was the first Bishop of Kumi in Uganda from 2001 to 2019.
Early Life and Education Irigei was born on December 28, 1954, in Kumi district. 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. He was elected bishop of Kumi diocese in 2001 and he reigned for 18 years.
Personal life Iregei was married to Jenifer Iregei and together they had 9 children.
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Who was Edison Irigei?
Ugandan Anglican bishop
When did Edison Irigei die?
Edison Irigei died on 5 December 2023.
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