The Right Reverend John Alfred Wasikye | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Mbale | |
| Church | Anglican Church of Uganda |
| Diocese | Mbale |
| In office | 1976 – 1979 |
| Predecessor | (see Diocese of Mbale) |
| Successor | Akisoferi Wesonga |
| Previous posts | Archdeacon of Bugisu and Sebei (1965–1973); Dean of Mbale (1973–1976) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1956 (Priest) |
| Consecration | 1976 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 9, 1929 Buruku, Bukiende, Uganda |
| Died | 1979 Uganda |
| Denomination | Anglicanism |
| Alma mater | Buwalasi Theological College |
John Alfred Wasikye was an Anglican bishop in Uganda.[1]
Wasikye was educated at Buwalasi Theological College. He was ordained deacon in 1954 and priest in 1956. He served in the diocese until 1961 and in Mbale from 1961. He was Archdeacon of Bugisu and Sebei from 1965 to 1973; and Dean of Mbale from 1973 to 1976 when he became its bishop.[2] He was killed by forces loyal to president Idi Amin in 1979.[3][4]
Personal life and Education
editWasikye was born on 9th August 1929 to Yosamu Kirya and Elsie Namakoye of Buruku, Bukiende.[5] Wasikye attended Nabumali Junior school, Nabumali High school, and later Buwalasi Theological College.[5]
References
edit- ^ "Bishop in Uganda murdered". Church Times. No. 6063. 27 April 1979. p. 1. ISSN 0009-658X. Retrieved 13 January 2020 – via UK Press Online archives.
- ^ Crockford's Clerical Directory 1975/6 p646London; OUP; 1975 ISBN 0-19-200008-X
- ^ Episcopal Archives
- ^ "Episcopal News Service: Press Release # 79134". digitalarchives.episcopalarchives.org. Retrieved 13 December 2025.
- ^ a b Reporter, Vision. "Bishop Wasikye's last journey". New Vision. Retrieved 13 December 2025.
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