Our Team

Rev. Irene Akankwasa

Board Member

A Priest at St Francis Chapel Makerere in charge of family life since 2020, Reverend Irene has served under the Church of Uganda for fourteen years. Prior to that Rev. Irene was the Priest in charge of Family at All Saints Cathedral Nakasero, Kampala, for close to 5 years. She previously served as the Assistant Chaplain at St. Kakumba Chapel at Kyambogo University, (2010- 2014), as the Priest in charge of Prayer, Marital Counselling and started Marrieds fellowship.

As a Priest, Reverend Irene has addressed numerous church gatherings, sharing her faith in God, with the hope that her audiences will understand that it’s possible to live a life of Christ. Reverend Irene is also a renowned Author and Writer.

Reverend Irene holds a Master’s Degree in Peace and Conflict Studies, from Makerere University, a Master of Divinity from Uganda Christian University, Mukono, and a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Makerere University, Kampala.