Archbishop Stephen Kaziimba has revealed that the retired archbishop Henry Luke Orombi, 74, is feeling better and steadily recovering after an urgent admission to a city hospital earlier this week.
In a tweet posted yesterday evening, Kaziimba asked the Christian community to continue praying for the man of God as he continues to recover from the illness.
“Brothers and sisters, Praise God from all blessings flow. I have visited [Archbishop] Luke Orombi in the hospital this morning. He was able to speak to me, he is better. The situation is better, continue praying that God heals him completely,” Archbishop Kaziimba tweeted.
Orombi was airlifted to Nakasero Hospital on Tuesday morning after falling sick on Monday night.
Nebbi Bishop Pons Ozelle who broke the news of the emeritus Archbishop’s admission said: “Just a quick one for your prayer support. Kindly keep our Dad Bishop Henry Luke Orombi in prayer. He has not been feeling well this evening (Monday).”
He added: “…Otherwise he (Orombi) has been put on first aid to contain the unease of vomiting.”
Since Monday, following the announcement by Bishop Ozelle, Christians and other well-wishers across the country offered healing prayers for the retired archbishop, who has, through his evangelization mission, been vocal on issues of development, especially in the West Nile Sub-region.
Mr Moses Obeta, a Christian in Madi and West Nile Diocese, where Archbishop Orombi worked during his youthful age, said: “Right now, West Nile still needs that calibre of Orombi. He is the one who can ably speak about our issues in West Nile to the government. We pray he gets well soon and returns to work.”
At 10 am on Tuesday, Bishop Ozelle said: “Yes, it was a tough moment to see Bishop Orombi’s health degenerate to that level. But our God is able.”
He added: “We rushed him to Nakasero Hospital at 2am for specialised treatment. He is so far responding well. He is able to sit, talk and ask sensible questions. The first thing he asked for was his Bible and reading glasses.”
About Henry Luke Orombi
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.
After his retirement in December 2012, Archbishop Orombi has been living at his country home at Goli in Nebbi District. He regularly receives visitors for prayers.
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.
The Retired Archbishop through his evangelization mission has been vocal on issues of development in the West Nile Sub-region and was most recently appointed by President Museveni as the second Chancellor of Muni University, where he is currently in active service.
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