Wilson Kitara

Wilson Kitara is an Anglican bishop in Uganda: he has been Bishop of Kitgum since 2018.

Kitara was born on 5 January 1971, educated at Uganda Christian University and ordained in 2001.

Early life and education

Kitara was born on January 5, 1971. He received a Bachelor of Divinity from Bishop Tucker Theological College in 1998 and later a Master of Arts in Theology and Health Care Management from Uganda Christian University in 2014.

Career

Kitara served the Diocese of Kitgum as a parish priest, school chaplain, teacher and Diocesan Secretary. He was consecrated and enthroned on 25th November 2018 at All Saints' Cathedral, in Kitgum district

He is an advocate of girl child education.

Personal life

Kitara is married to Ketty Auma Kitara and they have three children.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Office, Anglican Communion. "Anglican Communion: Diocese". Anglican Communion Website. Retrieved 2025-12-15.
  2. 1 2 "Kitgum Christians Welcome New Bishop". Uganda Radionetwork. Retrieved 2025-12-15.
  3. ↑ "Church of Uganda". Archived from the original on 2020-03-28. Retrieved 2020-03-28.
  4. 1 2 3 "Rev. Wilson Kitara Elected Bishop of Kitgum Diocese". Uganda Radionetwork. Retrieved 2025-12-15.
  5. ↑ "Rev Wilson Kitara elected the 3rd Bishop of Kitgum Diocese". Monitor. 2021-01-11. Retrieved 2025-12-15.
  6. ↑ Independent, The (2020-09-24). "Bishop Kitara wants all girls who got pregnant back in school". The Independent Uganda. Retrieved 2025-12-15.