Johnson Twinomujuni
The Right Reverend Johnson Twinomujuni | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of West Ankole | |
| Church | Church of Uganda |
| Installed | 28 May 2017 |
| Predecessor | Yonah Katoneene |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | December 1999 |
| Consecration | 28 May 2017 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 11 August 1968 Muko, Mbarara District, Uganda |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Spouse | Joy Twinomujuni |
| Occupation | Bishop, theologian |
| Alma mater | African Bible College (Malawi) Reformed Theological Seminary (USA) Uganda Christian University |
Johnson Twinomujuni[1](born 11 August 1968) is an Anglican bishop in Uganda:[2] since 2017 he has served as the Bishop of West Ankole.[3][4]
Twinomujuni was born on 11 August 1968 in Muko, Mbarara District. He was educated at the African Bible College in Malawi; the Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, Mississippi, USA; and Uganda Christian University. He was ordained a deacon in December 1998, and a priest in December 1999. Twinomujuni has served the church in Kibingo Parish, Ankole Diocese, as Diocesan Missions Coordinator of Ankole Diocese, Chaplain Maryhill High school, Chaplain of St. Luke's Chapel Mbarara University of Science and Technology, and as part time lecturer of Christian Ethics, Old Testament, New Testament and Worldviews at Bishop Stuart University.
He also served as co-founder and principal of Uganda Bible Institute in Mbarara, Uganda. He was consecrated and enthroned Bishop on 28 May 2017 at St. Peter's Cathedral, Bweranyangi, Bushenyi.[5]
Overview
Twinomujuni succeeded Stanley Ntagali who was the acting Bishop of the Diocese after Yonah Katoneene retiring in 2016 October. He was elected the fourth Bishop of West Ankole Diocese on 20th April 2017 by the House of Bishops of the Church of Uganda.[6][7][8]He was consecrated when the Diocese was going through hard times in its leadership but he restored peace and unity through the theme "Love that unites".[9]
Personal life
Twinomujuni married Joy in 1992. Together, they have six children. He enjoys playing piano, writing songs and books.[6]
See also
References
- ^ Editorial, PML DAILY EDITOR | PML Daily (2020-01-13). "BISHOP JOHNSON TWINOMUJUNI: Pastor Bugingo won't hide his misdeeds by misinterpreting the Bible on marriage institution". PML Daily. Retrieved 2025-12-18.
- ^ mk (2019-01-13). "BISHOP JOHNSON TWINOMUJUNI CALLS FOR UNITY IN WEST ANKOLE DIOCESE". MK Newslink. Retrieved 2025-12-18.
- ^ "West Ankole diocese bishop tips students - New Vision Official". www.newvision.co.ug. Archived from the original on 2024-08-31. Retrieved 2025-12-18.
- ^ "The Rt Revd Johnson Twinomujuni on World Anglican Clerical Directory". World Anglican Clerical Directory. Retrieved 2026-03-14.
- ^ "Church of Uganda". Archived from the original on 2018-01-16. Retrieved 2020-03-08.
- ^ a b "Canon Johnson Twinomujuni elected as fourth Bishop of West Ankole Diocese". Monitor. 2021-01-15. Retrieved 2026-03-14.
- ^ Akampa, Ezra (2017-04-21). "Rev. Canon Johnson Twinomujuni Elected 4th Bishop of West Ankole Diocese". All Saints' Cathedral Kampala. Retrieved 2026-03-14.
- ^ Mugizi, Bruno (2026-03-12). "Education: West Ankole bishop warns learners against immorality, risky behaviour". New Vision. Retrieved 2026-03-14.
- ^ "I have reunited West Ankole Diocese - Bishop Twinomujuni". Monitor. 2022-12-29. Retrieved 2026-03-14.