Churches Belonging to the Diocese of Lake Rukwa
The Anglican Church of Tanzania, Lake Rukwa Diocese, stands as a living testimony to God’s abundant grace and transforming power. Embracing 14 deaneries, 60 parishes, and 30 congregations, the diocese gathers more than 6,000 faithful believers who worship, serve, and grow together in Christ. Rooted in prayer, mission, and sacramental life, this community continues to flourish under the pastoral guidance of Rt. Rev. Ephraim Paulo Ntikabuze, who was consecrated and enthroned on July 30, 2023. United in purpose and strengthened by the Holy Spirit, the Diocese remains committed to proclaiming the Gospel and nurturing God’s people.
| S/N | Legal Name of Church | Pastor's Name | Physical Location |
| 1. | Christ the King Cathedral | ✝️ Rt. Rev Ephraim Paulo Ntikabuze - | Mpanda, Katavi Region |
| Rev. can Elsaphan Ndijenyene – sub dean | Mpanda, Katavi Region | ||
| Rev. Joshua Daniel | Mpanda, Katavi Region | ||
| Deacon. Moab Shedrack Nkayamba | Mpanda, Katavi Region | ||
| 2. | Mt. Petro – Kichangani | Rev. Elisha Bilebela Tole RD | Mpanda, Katavi Region |
| 3. | Mlimani city | Rev. Can Jeston Balunguza | |
| 4. | Mt. Stefano - Kazima | Rev. Shedrack Joram Lugongo RD | Mpanda, Katavi Region |
| 5. | Mt. Mtapenda | Rev. Peter Protus Mwanandenje | Nsimbo, Katavi Region |
| 6. | Mt. Paulo - Tulieni | Rev. Anord Hosea | Mpanda, Katavi Region |
| 7. | St. James – Kasimba | Rev. Can Abel Barosha RD | Mpanda, Katavi Region |
| 8. | Kilimahewa | Rev. Lawiso Nzibukila | Mpanda, Katavi Region |
| 9. | Misunkumilo | Rev. Jacob Mligo RD | Mpanda, Katavi Region |
| 10. | Kakese | Rev. Protas Mwanandenje | Mpanda, Katavi Region |
| 11. | Ifinsi | Deacon. Wilson Christopher Lupande | Tanganyika, Katavi Region |
| 12. | Milala | Rev. Staford Mathias | Mpanda, Katavi Region |
| 13. | Majaila | Rev. Gershon Nyemela | Tanganyika, Katavi Region |
| 14. | Ruhafwe | Rev. Stivin Shukrani Juma | Tanganyika, Katavi Region |
| 15. | Shanwe | Rev. Edward Yoram Mboma | Tanganyika, Katavi Region |
| 16. | Inyonga | Rev. Eliud Rango RD | Mlele, Katavi Region |
| 17. | Rev. Gilbert Kasela | Mlele, Katavi Region | |
| 18. | Kanoge | Rev. Paschal Chiza | Mlele, Katavi Region |
| 19. | Kasekese | Rev. Can revocutus Aron RD | Tanganyika, Katavi Region |
| 20. | Mwese | Rev. Mathias Stephano | Tanganyika, Katavi Region |
| 21. | Kapalamsenga | Rev. Leonard Kaswaga | Tanganyika, Katavi Region |
| 22. | Ikaka | Rev. Peter Emmanuel | Tanganyika, Katavi Region |
| 23. | Ikola | Rev. Erasto Basagira | Tanganyika, Katavi Region |
| 24. | Lugonesi | Rev. Gerison Nshoye | Tanganyika, Katavi Region |
| 25. | Usevya | Rev. Can. Francis Simon RD | Mpimbwe, Katavi Region |
| 26. | Rev. Sadick Alfred | Mpimbwe, Katavi Region | |
| 27. | Majimoto | Rev. Essau Chilwa | Mpimbwe, Katavi Region |
| 28. | Mandela | Rev. Joshua Syosyoli RD | Nsimbo, Katavi Region |
| 29. | Ndurumo | Rev. Yavan Bamalila | Nsimbo, Katavi Region |
| 30. | Mtambo | Rev. Joshua Chamkuku | Nsimbo, Katavi Region |
| 31. | Rev. Raiton Sekeza | Nsimbo, Katavi Region | |
| 32. | Nzaga | Rev. Ezekiel Kasagamba | Nsimbo, Katavi Region |
| 33. | Tambazi | Rev. Meshack Ndalu | Nsimbo, Katavi Region |
| 34. | Namanyere | Rev. Can Steven Malaki | Nkasi, Rukwa Region |
| 35. | Deacon Noel Kihombo | Nkasi, Rukwa Region | |
| 36. | Kirando | Rev. Yohana Swilla | Nkasi, Rukwa Region |
| 37. | Kabwe | Rev. Philipo Ndahani | Nkasi, Rukwa Region |
| 38. | Karungu | Rev. Ilakoze Kihumbi | Nkasi, Rukwa Region |
| 39. | Kolongwe | Rev. Godfrey Pishon | Nkasi, Rukwa Region |
| 40. | All Saints | Rev. Can Lukas Mbondo (Vicar General ) RD | Sumbawanga, Rukwa Region |
| 41. | Rev. Peter Bakari Kashindi | Sumbawanga, Rukwa Region | |
| 42. | Matai | Rev. Abihudi Kalimanzila | Sumbawanga, Rukwa Region |
| 43. | Muze | Rev. Germanus Piason | Sumbawanga, Rukwa Region |
| 44. | Mtowisa | Rev. Simon Kyola | Sumbawanga, Rukwa Region |
| 45. | Igonda | Rev. Ibrahimu Kalinga | Sumbawanga, Rukwa Region |
| 46. | Mt. Mathayo | Rev. Gidion Hiza | Sumbawanga, Rukwa Region |
| 47. | Mwinjilisti Mathayo | Rev. Benjamin Nyamweru RD | Sumbawanga, Rukwa Region |
| 48. | Mkunda | Deacon. Benson Sindani | Sumbawanga, Rukwa Region |
| 49. | St. Mathias | Rev. Can Vithalis Morisio RD | Sumbawanga, Rukwa Region |
| 50. | Chitete | Rev. Elias Ntelula | Sumbawanga, Rukwa Region |
| 51. | Laela | Rev. Benedictor Bhuhaga | Sumbawanga, Rukwa Region |
| 52. | Kapemba | Rev. Samweli Kiwale | Tanganyika, Katavi Region |
| 53. | Kusi | Deacon Eliud Ndota | Tanganyika, Katavi Region |
| 54. | Kapanga | Deacon Dishon Kasegeta | Tanganyika, Katavi Region |
| 55. | Kabatini | Deacon Dickson Kasegeta | Tanganyika, Katavi Region |
| 56. | Isumbwe | Rev. Can Cyprian Samwel RD | Tanganyika, Katavi Region |
| 57. | Busongola | Rev. Steven Kafulama | Tanganyika, Katavi Region |
| 58. | Kamjela | Rev. Augen Buhaza | Tanganyika, Katavi Region |
| 59. | Isenga | Deacon Edson Mlima | Tanganyika, Katavi Region |
| 60. | Rugufu | Rev Hosea Kihoza RD | Tanganyika, Katavi Region |
| 61. | Ipwaga | Deacon Stephen Milinga | Tanganyika, Katavi Region |
| 62. | Kabanga | Rev. Can Andrea Palali RD | Tanganyika, Katavi Region |
| 63. | Ilangu | Rev. Shimimana Majoro | Tanganyika, Katavi Region |
1. Christ the King Cathedral
Pastors: ✝️ Rt. Rev. Ephraim Paulo Ntikabuze; Rev. Can. Elsaphan Ndijenyene (Sub‑Dean); Rev. Joshua Daniel; Deacon Moab Shedrack Nkayamba
Location: Mpanda, Katavi Region
2. Mt. Petro – Kichangani
Pastor: Rev. Elisha Bilebela Tole (RD)
Location: Mpanda, Katavi Region
3. Mlimani City
Pastor: Rev. Can. Jeston Balunguza
Location: —
4. Mt. Stefano – Kazima
Pastor: Rev. Shedrack Joram Lugongo (RD)
Location: Mpanda, Katavi Region
5. Mt. Mtapenda
Pastor: Rev. Peter Protus Mwanandenje
Location: Nsimbo, Katavi Region
6. Mt. Paulo – Tulieni
Pastor: Rev. Anord Hosea
Location: Mpanda, Katavi Region
7. St. James – Kasimba
Pastor: Rev. Can. Abel Barosha (RD)
Location: Mpanda, Katavi Region
8. Kilimahewa
Pastor: Rev. Lawiso Nzibukila
Location: Mpanda, Katavi Region
9. Misunkumilo
Pastor: Rev. Jacob Mligo (RD)
Location: Mpanda, Katavi Region
10. Kakese
Pastor: Rev. Protas Mwanandenje
Location: Mpanda, Katavi Region
11. Ifinsi
Pastor: Deacon Wilson Christopher Lupande
Location: Tanganyika, Katavi Region
12. Milala
Pastor: Rev. Staford Mathias
Location: Mpanda, Katavi Region
13. Majaila
Pastor: Rev. Gershon Nyemela
Location: Tanganyika, Katavi Region
14. Ruhafwe
Pastor: Rev. Stivin Shukrani Juma
Location: Tanganyika, Katavi Region
15. Shanwe
Pastor: Rev. Edward Yoram Mboma
Location: Tanganyika, Katavi Region
16. Inyonga
Pastor: Rev. Eliud Rango (RD)
Location: Mlele, Katavi Region
17. (Unnamed Church)
Pastor: Rev. Gilbert Kasela
Location: Mlele, Katavi Region
18. Kanoge
Pastor: Rev. Paschal Chiza
Location: Mlele, Katavi Region
19. Kasekese
Pastor: Rev. Can. Revocutus Aron (RD)
Location: Tanganyika, Katavi Region
20. Mwese
Pastor: Rev. Mathias Stephano
Location: Tanganyika, Katavi Region
21. Kapalamsenga
Pastor: Rev. Leonard Kaswaga
Location: Tanganyika, Katavi Region
22. Ikaka
Pastor: Rev. Peter Emmanuel
Location: Tanganyika, Katavi Region
23. Ikola
Pastor: Rev. Erasto Basagira
Location: Tanganyika, Katavi Region
24. Lugonesi
Pastor: Rev. Gerison Nshoye
Location: Tanganyika, Katavi Region
25. Usevya
Pastor: Rev. Can. Francis Simon (RD)
Location: Mpimbwe, Katavi Region
26. (Unnamed Church)
Pastor: Rev. Sadick Alfred
Location: Mpimbwe, Katavi Region
27. Majimoto
Pastor: Rev. Essau Chilwa
Location: Mpimbwe, Katavi Region
28. Mandela
Pastor: Rev. Joshua Syosyoli (RD)
Location: Nsimbo, Katavi Region
29. Ndurumo
Pastor: Rev. Yavan Bamalila
Location: Nsimbo, Katavi Region
30. Mtambo
Pastor: Rev. Joshua Chamkuku
Location: Nsimbo, Katavi Region
31. (Unnamed Church)
Pastor: Rev. Raiton Sekeza
Location: Nsimbo, Katavi Region
32. Nzaga
Pastor: Rev. Ezekiel Kasagamba
Location: Nsimbo, Katavi Region
33. Tambazi
Pastor: Rev. Meshack Ndalu
Location: Nsimbo, Katavi Region
34. Namanyere
Pastor: Rev. Can. Steven Malaki
Location: Nkasi, Rukwa Region
35. (Unnamed Church)
Pastor: Deacon Noel Kihombo
Location: Nkasi, Rukwa Region
36. Kirando
Pastor: Rev. Yohana Swilla
Location: Nkasi, Rukwa Region
37. Kabwe
Pastor: Rev. Philipo Ndahani
Location: Nkasi, Rukwa Region
38. Karungu
Pastor: Rev. Ilakoze Kihumbi
Location: Nkasi, Rukwa Region
39. Kolongwe
Pastor: Rev. Godfrey Pishon
Location: Nkasi, Rukwa Region
40. All Saints
Pastor: Rev. Can. Lukas Mbondo (Vicar General, RD)
Location: Sumbawanga, Rukwa Region
41. (Unnamed Church)
Pastor: Rev. Peter Bakari Kashindi
Location: Sumbawanga, Rukwa Region
42. Matai
Pastor: Rev. Abihudi Kalimanzila
Location: Sumbawanga, Rukwa Region
43. Muze
Pastor: Rev. Germanus Piason
Location: Sumbawanga, Rukwa Region
44. Mtowisa
Pastor: Rev. Simon Kyola
Location: Sumbawanga, Rukwa Region
45. Igonda
Pastor: Rev. Ibrahimu Kalinga
Location: Sumbawanga, Rukwa Region
46. Mt. Mathayo
Pastor: Rev. Gidion Hiza
Location: Sumbawanga, Rukwa Region
47. Mwinjilisti Mathayo
Pastor: Rev. Benjamin Nyamweru (RD)
Location: Sumbawanga, Rukwa Region
48. Mkunda
Pastor: Deacon Benson Sindani
Location: Sumbawanga, Rukwa Region
49. St. Mathias
Pastor: Rev. Can. Vithalis Morisio (RD)
Location: Sumbawanga, Rukwa Region
50. Chitete
Pastor: Rev. Elias Ntelula
Location: Sumbawanga, Rukwa Region
51. Laela
Pastor: Rev. Benedictor Bhuhaga
Location: Sumbawanga, Rukwa Region
52. Kapemba
Pastor: Rev. Samweli Kiwale
Location: Tanganyika, Katavi Region
53. Kusi
Pastor: Deacon Eliud Ndota
Location: Tanganyika, Katavi Region
54. Kapanga
Pastor: Deacon Dishon Kasegeta
Location: Tanganyika, Katavi Region
55. Kabatini
Pastor: Deacon Dickson Kasegeta
Location: Tanganyika, Katavi Region
56. Isumbwe
Pastor: Rev. Can. Cyprian Samwel (RD)
Location: Tanganyika, Katavi Region
57. Busongola
Pastor: Rev. Steven Kafulama
Location: Tanganyika, Katavi Region
58. Kamjela
Pastor: Rev. Augen Buhaza
Location: Tanganyika, Katavi Region
59. Isenga
Pastor: Deacon Edson Mlima
Location: Tanganyika, Katavi Region
60. Rugufu
Pastor: Rev. Hosea Kihoza (RD)
Location: Tanganyika, Katavi Region
61. Ipwaga
Pastor: Deacon Stephen Milinga
Location: Tanganyika, Katavi Region
62. Kabanga
Pastor: Rev. Can. Andrea Palali (RD)
Location: Tanganyika, Katavi Region
63. Ilangu
Pastor: Rev. Shimimana Majoro
Location: Tanganyika, Katavi Region