The Archbishop of the Province is the Most Rev. Eraste BIGIRIMANA
He became the Sixth Archbishop in 2026
Archbishop Eraste was Born in 1964 in Anglican family in former Province of Ruyigi now the commune of Buhumuza Province. He attended Buhiga Teachers’ College before entering the Faculty of Arts and Humanities at the University of Burundi in 1987. He holds two degrees: one in Human Sciences/African Languages and Literature, and another in Divinity (Theology) from Uganda Christian University.
He has been elected as 6th Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Burundi on May 212026 by the Anglican House of Bishops and the Provincial synod held on 1st September 2026 confirmed his position as new Primate of the Province of Burundi after the official installation that took place on 23rd August.
Bishop Eraste was consecrated as Bishop in 2005, becoming the first Bishop of Muyinga Diocese and in 2013 moved to lead the Anglican Diocese of Bujumbura. In September 2025, Archbishop Eraste was appointed as Coordinator of the Anglican Francophone Network (Réseau Francophone Anglican).
Archbishop Eraste is also a member of the National Security Council and, as such, is a trusted figure in civil society. His appointment to leadership promises to enhance the collaborative relationship between the Anglican Church of Burundi and the Government of Burundi, which regularly work together to advance development initiatives.
Archbishop Eraste who was so far the Dean of the Province, holds different responsibilities in many local Christian Organizations that stands for holistic development based on christian values.
Previous Archbishops
THE MOST REV. SIXBERT MACUMI
2021 - 2026
THE MOST REV. MARTIN BLAISE NYABOHO
2016 - 2021
THE MOST REV. BERNARD NTAHOTURI
2005 - 2016
THE MOST REV. SAMUEL NDAYISENGA
1998 - 2005
THE MOST REV. SAMUEL SINDAMUKA
1992 - 1998