Wilson Kitara

Wilson Kitara[1] is an Anglican bishop in Uganda:[2] he has been Bishop of Kitgum since 2018.[3]

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.[4] He received a Bachelor of Divinity from Bishop Tucker Theological College in 1998 aand later a Master of Arts in Theology and Health Care Management from Uganda Christian University in 2014.[4]

Career

Kitara served the Diocese of Kitgum as a parish priest, school chaplain, teacher and Diocesan Secretary.[5] He was consecrated and enthroned on 25th November 2018 at All Saints' Cathedral, in Kitgum district[2]

He is an advocate of girl child education.[6]

Personal life

Kitara is married to Ketty Auma Kitara and they have three children.[4]

References

  1. ^ Office, Anglican Communion. "Anglican Communion: Diocese". Anglican Communion Website. Retrieved 2025-12-15.
  2. ^ a b "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. ^ a b c "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.


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