(Thomas) Edison Irigei (died December 5, 2023) was a long serving Anglican bishop who was the first Bishop of Kumi in Uganda from 2001 to 2019.
Early life and education Irigei was born on December 28, 1954, in Kumi district. He was educated at Akadot Primary School (Primary One to Primary 5) and Mukongoro Rock Primary School (P. 6 to P. 7). Later, he studied at Soroti Secondary School before training as a lay leader at the Diocese Training Centre Ngora.
He later pursued theological studies at Bishop Tucker Theological College, Mukono, earning certificates, a diploma, and eventually a degree.
Career Irigei served as a lay leader at Akadot Church from 1979 to 1980 and as a hospital chaplain at Ngora Freda Carr Hospital from 1983 to 1987. He was elected bishop of Kumi diocese in 2001 and he reigned for 18 years.
Personal life Irigei was married to Jenifer Irigei and together they had 9 children.
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