Pastor Irene Manjeri is the lead pastor of one of the biggest churches in Uganda called Bethel Healing Ministries located in Kitende Kitovu and its mother location is at the Pride Theatre in Kampala along Namirembe Road.[1] Today it is among the region's largest church buildings, accommodating over 20,000 people. She has written three books so far that have been published both in the United States and in Uganda. She is known for her teachings on spiritual deliverance, healing, and prosperity, and has gained a significant following in the region. Even in America, she was a preacher and her spiritual father is Dr John Peyton an African American gospel preacher and even though she relocated to Uganda, the two are still in touch and each year he visits Uganda to minister,

Background

Manjeri was born on May 28, 1970, in a small village in Kamonkoli Budaka District. She was born from a poor family and got saved at an early age. She is among the first young Ugandan prayer warriors who performed miracles at a very young age. Among the miracles claimed on her life is dying at the age of 17 and meeting Jesus, who showed her the calling of her life that till this day she lives by. She didn't study much however, all the English she speaks she was taught by Jesus on her encounter with Him in heaven. Growing up in a humble peasant family, Manjeri did not attend school because her father refused to educate her saying educating a girl child is a wastage of time. She’s the ninth child of both her parents and the most successful child.

Charity and humanitarianism

Manjeri continues to have a significant following and influence in her community. She has also been involved in various charitable and humanitarian efforts, including providing assistance to vulnerable populations and supporting local schools and orphanages. She is the Director of Bethel Healing Charity Home located in Kitende and has sponsored over 700 children to school and given them shelter.

Controversy

Pastor Manjeri was arrested for allegedly instructing her guards to beat a 15-year-old girl to cast out demons. Additionally, she made a statement claiming to have bleached her skin to please God. Furthermore, she once stated that she had encountered Jesus, who was wearing a white twenik in heaven.

Family

Manjeri Nalongo is a twin mother married to Dr Vincent Katongole a pastor as well, and together they have children; Isaiah Elisha Katongole and twins Nissi Nakato Katongole and Elishaddai Wasswa Katongole.

References

  1. ↑ Uganda, Flash (2021-05-02). "Pastor Irene Manjeri Nalongo: Biography, Husband, Church, Early Life and Education". Flash Uganda Media. Retrieved 2022-04-08.
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