By Spy Uganda
It’s not good news for Anglicans after former Archbishop of the Church of Uganda (CoU), Henry Luke Orombi, was airlifted to Kampala on Monday night following his deteriorating health condition.
This has been revealed by the Nebbi Diocese Bishop Pons Ozelle, who said the retired Archbishop was rushed to Nakasero Hospital at 2:00 am for specialized treatment.
“We rushed him to Nakasero Hospital at 2:00 am for specialized treatment. His wife accompanied him and is by his side,” Rev Ozelle said, adding that the Emeritus Archbishop “had been put on first aid to contain the unease of vomiting.”
“Our God is able. He (Orombi) is so far responding well. He is able to sit, talk now and ask sensible questions. The first thing he asked for was his Bible and reading glasses.”
Meanwhile, the news has been confirmed by the Archbishop of CoU, Dr Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu who said on Tuesday that he visited Orombi at Nakasero Hospital, and that the response to medication was positive.
“Brothers and Sisters, Praise God from whom all blessings flow I have visited Bishop Henry Luke Orombi in the hospital morning. He was able to speak to me and told me he is better. The situation is better, continue praying that God heals him completely,” Dr Kaziimba tweeted.
Brothers and Sisters,
Praise God from whom all blessings flow
I have visited Bishop Henry Luke Orombi in the hospital morning. He was able to speak to me and told me he is better.
The situation is better, continue praying that God heals him completely.
++ Stephen— Archbishop Stephen Kaziimba (@Archbp_COU) March 28, 2023
Born on 11 October 1949 in Pakwach, North Western Uganda, Orombi served as Archbishop of Uganda and Bishop of Kampala from 2004 until his retirement in December 2012, two years earlier than expected. He was succeeded as Archbishop by Stanley Ntagali, who was consecrated in December 2012.
Before becoming Archbishop, he was Diocesan Youth Officer in Moyo District and Adjumani District in West Nile sub-region from 1979 until 1986. He then served as Archdeacon at Goli in Nebbi District from 1987 until 1993. From 1993 until 2003, he served as the Bishop of Nebbi Diocese.
