Who is Apostle Grace Lubega? Flash Uganda Media looks at his biography, age, wife, family, tribe, achievements, and relationship with Nicolette Kavuma, Dennis Paulo Kavuma, Isaiah Mbuga, and the early life and education of a Ugandan spiritual leader, Phaneroo Ministries Pastor, banker, author and gospel singer.
Apostle Grace Lubega is a Ugandan spiritual leader, Pastor, banker, author and gospel singer.
He is the founder and head of the nondenominational Christian ministry based in Uganda called Phaneroo Ministries International.
Apostle Grace Lubega is primarily renowned for his eloquent preaching, profound theological understanding, and dedication to advancing the Christian faith.
Net Worth
The estimated net worth of Apostle Grace Lubega is more than 1.087 million US dollars. Based on this, he is among Uganda’s wealthiest pastors.
Apostle Grace Lubega is one of the most popular pastors in Uganda, with over 500,000 people tuning in to his weekly sermons via cable and the internet.
Early Life
Apostle Grace Lubega was born on July 21, 1987, in Uganda’s Wakiso District.
Before relocating to Kampala for his education, he resided here with his parents.
Lubega’s parents were born and raised in the Buganda Kingdom, thus, he is a Muganda by tribe.
He was raised in a family of Roman Catholics who were devout and spiritually astute during the early stages of his life.
His parents are reported to have been instrumental in fostering his spiritual calling from a young age.
At the age of eight, he experienced his first conversion in response to an altar call during a Crusade; nevertheless, he later left the faith.
Lubega became a teacher and preacher after converting for the second time in November 2005. This was after he had enrolled in university.
Before that, he was mostly a worshiper.
Education Background
Apostle Grace Lubega finished his elementary and secondary education in Kampala, Uganda.
Lubega then enrolled at Makerere University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree with a focus on accounting and statistics.
Later, in 2023, at the Sheraton Hotel in Kampala, he was awarded an honorary Doctor of Divinity by Zoe Life Theological College.
Education background summary
| Years | Institution | Status /award |
| Makerere University | Bachelor’s Degree specializing in Statistics and Accounting | |
| 2023 | An honorary Doctorate of Divinity | Zoe Life Theological College |
Marriage / Relationship
Nicolette Kavuma, also known as Nicole, is the daughter of Dennis Paulo Kavuma and the spouse of Apostle Grace Lubega.
On March 9, 2019, the couple wed in a private ceremony at The Victoria Serena Hotel Kigo. They gave birth to a daughter in 2020.
Career and Professional Work Experience
During his college years, Apostle Grace Lubega experienced a deep spiritual awakening that marked the beginning of his quest to become a well-known religious figure.
He embraced Christianity with everlasting commitment as a result of this event.
He established Phaneroo Ministries International in 2006 to edify and advance the gospel.
Before committing full-time to serve the Church in 2007, Apostle Grace Lubega was employed as a supervisor in Customer Care and Customer Service with Banking at KCB (Kenya Commercial Bank).
The Christian fellowship moved to the Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA) exhibition site after starting in the MTN Arena in Lugogo, Kampala.
Pastor Isaiah Mbuga serves as his spiritual father.
Work experience background summary
| Years | Institution | Position |
| 2007 | KCB (Kenya Commercial Bank) | Supervisor in Customer Care and Customer Service |
| 2007 – Present | Phaneroo Ministries International | Lead Pastor |
Other Career accomplishments
In addition to being a preacher of the gospel, Lubega is also a gifted basketball player and banker by trade.
Grace Lubega is not only a preacher but also a vocalist. Featuring Ivan T.I.T., “Yesu Ndi Wuwo” is one of his most well-known songs.
He frequently performs gospel medleys and song covers during fellowships. Some of his singles are listed below;
- Ntambula Nga Sitya – 2019
- Yesu Ndiwuwo (ft Ivan T.I.T) – 2020
- Yesu Ndi Owawe – 2021
- Nsanyuse, Erinnya Lya Yesu – 2020
- We Bow Down and Worship – 2021
- You Are the Pillar – 2021
- Njagala Nkulabe Yesu – 2021
- Ekisa Ekinondoola – 2022
- Tuli Mukubeerawo Kwo – 2022
- Amazing, Byewunyisa Byokola – 2022
- Be Still My Soul, What a Friend We Have in Jesus – 2023
- Covered
- Praise
- I Can Only Imagine
- Halleluyah You Have Won the Victory
- You are Worthy of It All
- You are the Fire In Me
- At the Centre of it All
Albums
- Merry Christmas – 2021
- Throne Room Worship – 2023
Achievements and Awards
Renowned Ugandan pastor and preacher Apostle Grace Lubega is well-known for his outstanding services to the Christian community.
He has visited numerous countries throughout the world, sharing this stirring message of God’s grace and mighty might.
The Phaneroo Ministries International has extended its global outreach to include the US, Europe, and Africa under his direction.
He views receiving love from others as his greatest accomplishment.
Apostle Grace Lubega is the author of multiple books and publications that have won praise for their deep spiritual understanding.
His writings are excellent resources for anyone looking to explore Christianity more deeply.
In addition to his work as a preacher and teacher, Apostle Grace Lubega is active in several humanitarian projects.
Grace Lubega and a group of “Clap For Jesus” broke the record for the longest applause ever recorded on July 30, 2023.
They applauded at 3:16:01, beating the previous record of 2 hours and 5 minutes.
Controversies
A video of Lubega calling Robert Kyagulanyi, the head of the Ugandan opposition, a “ganja man” and a “drug addict” during the 2021 presidential campaign went viral online. Lubega claimed Kyagulanyi was unqualified to run Uganda.
Phaneroo Ministries International asserted that the film was purposefully modified to present a poor picture of the ministry and denied ownership of it.
Grace Lubega was labelled as “A diabolical agent of Satan masquerading as a child of God” by Stella Nyanzi.
This was a reaction to his tirade at Bobi Wine.
Lubega was called before an ad hoc parliamentary committee in April 2022 to respond to inquiries over the purchase of ten acres of land in Naguru, Nakawa.
Concerns were voiced by the committee regarding the property development’s financial support as Phaneroo Ministries International was considered a non-profit organisation.
Phaneroo’s $55 Million Church Draws Praise—and Questions
Apostle Grace Lubega, the lead pastor of Phaneroo Ministries International, has revealed plans to build a sprawling, high-tech church facility worth $55 million (around Shs200 billion) in Kampala—an eye-catching figure that has stirred both admiration and unease.
Unveiled during a recent Sunday service at the ministry’s base in Naguru, the project is being framed as a leap of faith, not just in spiritual terms but also in financial ones. Lubega insists the mega-church will rise without a single loan or fundraising campaign.
“We are planning to build a $55 million building,” he told congregants. “And I’m not borrowing.”
He went further to suggest the project will be carried by individual giving and belief, not bank statements.
“I know people who have the money but don’t have the faith,” Lubega said. “I know a young man in the ministry who doesn’t have a job, but he’s telling God, ‘I wanna give a million dollars.’ He doesn’t have a job, but he has the heart.”
Online, reactions were swift. On X (formerly Twitter), many Ugandans questioned the church’s financial priorities, especially in a country where large sections of the population struggle with basic services like healthcare, education, and transport.
Still, among supporters, the announcement has been received as a symbol of bold vision and unwavering belief—a sign, they say, of faith in action.
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