Paul Masaba
Paul Masaba | |
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| Bishop of Sebei | |
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| Church | Church of Uganda |
| Diocese | Sebei |
| In office | 2015–present |
| Predecessor | Augustine Salimo |
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| Consecration | 12 April 2015 |
| Personal details | |
| Education | Uganda Christian University Kapchorwa Primary Teachers College |
Paul Kiptoo Masaba[1] is an Anglican bishop in Uganda.He has been Bishop of Sebei Diocese[2] in Eastern Uganda, since 2015, and on 21 March 2026, he celebrated his 10th year anniversary as Bishop.[3]
Personal life
[edit]He is married to Agnes Violet Masaba, and they have six children.
Masaba was educated at Uganda Christian University.
Also a teacher, he has served as a lay reader, a priest and an archdeacon.
He was consecrated a bishop on 12 April 2015, at St Peter's Cathedral, Kakomuyra, Kapchorwa as the first Bishop of the diocese.[4] He celebrated his 10th anniversary in service on September 28, 2025.
Early life and education
[edit]Paul Kiptoo Masaba received his early education in Eastern Uganda.He trained as a teacher at Kapchorwa Primary Teacher College before pursuing theological education at Uganda Christian University,where he obtained a Bachelor of Divinity and Diploma in Theology.[5]
Ministry
[edit]Masaba begun his ministry as a lay leader at Katung Church of Uganda and later served as a parish priest in Tuban Parish. He also worked as a diocesan youth and children's worker in Sebei Diocese.[5]
Before becoming a Bishop, he served as Archdeacon and Vicar of St Peter's Cathedral, Sebei Diocese from 2011.He also served as a Sunday school teacher and primary school teacher in Kapchorwa.[5]
Episcopacy
[edit]During his tenure, Masaba has overseen various development initiatives including the construction of new cathedral, schools and health facilities within Sebei Diocese.[6]In September 2025, he marked ten years as a bishop, with church leaders commending his leadership and development efforts in the Diocese.[6]
See also
[edit]- Augustine Salimo
- Sam Egesa
- Sebei sub- region
- Church of Uganda
References
[edit]- ^ "The Rt Revd Paul Kiptoo Masaba - The Anglican Communion Office". Retrieved 2026-06-08.
- ^ "SEBEI DIOCESE - Church of Uganda". Retrieved 2025-12-18.
- ^ REPORTER, NTEZA MICHAEL | (2025-09-29). "Bishop Masaba Celebrates 10 Years, Commended for Visionary Leadership". UG Standard - Latest News. Retrieved 2026-03-21.
- ^ Anglican Communion News Service — Two new bishops for the Church of Uganda (Accessed 14 December 2021)
- ^ a b c "The Rt Revd Paul Kiptoo Masaba on World Anglican Clerical Directory". World Anglican Clerical Directory. Retrieved 2026-04-07.
- ^ a b REPORTER, NTEZA MICHAEL | (2025-09-29). "Bishop Masaba Celebrates 10 Years, Commended for Visionary Leadership". UG Standard - Latest News. Retrieved 2026-04-07.
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