The Diocese of Kampala is honored to welcome The Rev. Dr. Henry Majwala, a seasoned church leader, academic, and administrator with more than two decades of faithful ministry in the Church of Uganda.
Early Life and Education
Born on 13th December 1976 to Mr. James Kiyingi Lubega and Mrs. Sarah Kawejja, Rev. Dr. Majwala grew up in Masaka.
His early schooling began at Kinono Primary School before joining Bishop Senior School, Mukono for both O’ and A’ Levels, where he studied Mathematics, Economics, and Geography (MEG), aspiring to become a
statistician. However, his academic journey was not without hardship. After his grandmother could no longer support him, relatives and well-wishers stepped in, enabling him to continue his studies. At times, he labored as a manual worker in exchange for school fees, sold firewood and bananas, and made bricks to
sustain himself.
Despite these challenges, God’s providence paved the way. He pursued a Diploma in Theology (Uganda Martyrs Seminary Namugongo), a Bachelor of Divinity (UCU), a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Ndejje University), a Master of Human Resource Management in Education (UCU), a Master of Theology (Western Theological Seminary, USA), and later a PhD in Education from Nelson Mandela University, South Africa.
Faith and Ministry Journey
Dr. Majwala gave his life to Christ during Holy Week, April 4, 1996, and recommitted in 1999. He was ordained in 2003 and priested in 2005. His ministry has taken him through diverse roles:
Lay Reader at St. Luke Seeta (2000–2003).
Parish Priest in Kasoga and Njeru Parishes, where he mobilized resources for church infrastructure and growth.
Assistant Vicar at St. Philip’s & Andrew’s Cathedral, Mukono (2007–2009).
Tutor at Uganda Martyrs Seminary, Namugongo (2006–2011).
Diocesan Secretary of Mukono Diocese (2014–2016), where he introduced human resource reforms, developed diocesan policies, and initiated development projects such as SACCOs, health and child protection programs, and poverty-alleviation initiatives.
Assistant Chaplain at St. Francis Chapel, Makerere (2017–2022), where he spearheaded discipleship,
missions, couples’ ministries.
Assistant Chaplain at Uganda Christian University (2022 to August 2025), where he led worship, discipleship, and pastoral care, while also lecturing in theology and education.
Throughout his ministry, he has been instrumental in starting cell ministries, reviving chapels, establishing youth and marrieds’ fellowships, mobilizing resources, and equipping the next generation of Christian leaders.
Vision for the Diocese of Kampala
As he assumes the office of Diocesan Secretary, Rev. Dr. Majwala envisions driving a mindset change across the Diocese, anchored on its vision, mission, and core values. His priorities include:
Strengthening administrative structures.
Promoting self-sustaining projects such as a diocesan pension
house.
Building partnerships and networks to resource ministry.
Enhancing collaboration between the secretariat and parishes to ensure effective service delivery and mission impact.
Family and Personal Life
Rev. Dr. Majwala is married to Mrs. Irene Nakamatte, a professional nurse. Together, they are blessed with three children—two boys and one girl. Their journey of growth together is a testimony of resilience and
mutual encouragement, having advanced academically from diploma and certificate levels to PhD and master’s degrees, respectively.
Beyond ministry, he is passionate about teaching, reading, farming, and community transformation. His guiding mission is “to make Christ known through word and deed.”