Miracle Centre Cathedral is a Pentecostalmegachurch in Kampala, the capital of Uganda.[4] It is one of the largest Christian congregations in East Africa, known for its vibrant services, large weekly attendance, and extensive evangelistic outreach. The church's Senior Pastor is Robert Kayanja and wife Jessica Kayanja, including their son Pr. Robert Kayanja Junior and daughter-in-law Marlena Kayanja.[5][6] In 2017, the attendance was reported to be around 15,000 people.[7]
The Miracle Centre Cathedral was founded in 1991 by Robert Kayanja.[8][9][5] He established the ministry with the aim of spreading the Christiangospel throughout Uganda and beyond.
The current Cathedral building, located in Rubaga Division of Kampala was inaugurated in 2004, after several years of construction. With a seating capacity of approximately 10,500 people,[10][11][12] it was described at the time as one of the largest church auditoriums in East Africa.[13]
According to PastorKayanja and church sources, the Miracle Centre's congregation has contribute to the planting of over thousands of affiliated Miracle Centre Churches across Uganda, and the ministry estimates that over 2 million Ugandans have professed faith in Christ at its crusades and outreach events.[9]
In 2017, the church of Kampala had over 15,000 people.[8]
Leadership
The church is led by Robert Kayanja, a prominent Ugandan Pentecostal pastor.[14] He is the founder and senior Pastor of the Miracle Centre Cathedral and also oversees Robert Kayanja Ministries,[15] which includes media, education, and humanitarian initiatives. He co-leads the church with his wife Jessica Kayanja. Their son, Robert Kayanja Jr., and his wife Marlena Kayanja are also involved in pastoral leadership.[7]
Congregation and Attendance
The Miracle Centre Cathedral is reported to draw large congregations for its weekly worship services. In 2017, its weekly attendance was estimated at approximately 15,000 worshippers.[8]
Beyond regular services, the cathedral hosts special events and crusades that attract even larger crowds, including international events with visiting evangelists.[16]
The cathedral has also hosted international revival events. For example, in 2025 a healing crusade featuring noted televangelist Benny Hinn drew widespread attention, with reports of massive crowds and participation in multi-day services.[18]
Miracle Centre Cathedral engages in various humanitarian initiatives in Kampala and across Uganda. These include care for street children, support for orphans, and outreach to people affected by AIDS, reflecting the church's commitment to social welfare alongside spiritual ministry.[9]
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