Rev. Canon Aisu installed as the second Bishop of North Karamoja diocese

13 February 2023, 5:53 pm

By Bondry Kileng

Rev. Canon Simon Akol Aisu has today been consecrated and installed as the new Bishop of church of Uganda north Karamoja diocese.

The colorful celebration led by the Most Rt. Rev Stephene Kazimba Mugalu, ArchBishop of church of Uganda and bishop of Kampala was held at St peters Christ Church cathedral, kotido municipality.

He now replaces Rt. Rev James Nasak, Bishop Emeritus of North Karamoja diocese who clocked the mandatory retirement age of 65 years.

In his homily Kazimba encouraged the communities to embrace the gospel and unite with the government of Uganda for the development of the diocese, He also implored Christians to develop the heart of forgiving one another.

In his speech the newly consecrated bishop Rt. Rev Aisu said that he has been enthroned as bishop of the diocese at a time when Karamoja is faced with insecurity, coupled with hunger and deaths among other issues.

Aisu says during his tenure as the bishop, he will base his leadership on the theme of ‘’Peaceful united Christians for service and growth”, which according to him will promote peace and economic growth for the development of the diocese.

He says he will also tackle other issues like evangelism, health and education, among others.

The function was attended by several dignitaries including the deputy speaker of parliament Thomas Tayebwa, who represented President Yoweri Museveni, ministers, Karamoja MPs among other.