Robert Kayanja Jr is a Ugandan public figure, the son of renowned pastor Robert Kayanja and Pastor Jessica Kayanja.his a pastor at miracle center cathedral.Robert comes from a prominent Ugandan Christian family whose influence is associated with preaching, church leadership, and humanitarian activities. His are involved in various ministry initiatives.
Robert Kayanja Jr’s Age and Clan
Robert Kayanja Jr was born on August 11, 1995. As of 2026, he is 31 years old. His date of birth places his birthday celebrations on August 11 every year
Robert Kayanja Jr’s Parents
His father, Pastor Robert Kayanja, is the founder and senior pastor of Miracle Centre Cathedral. His mother Pastor Jessica Kayanja, is a church leader and founder of Girl Power Ministries International an organisation focused on empowering women and girls.
Robert Kayanja Jr’s Siblings
Robert jr is the only son in a family of three children. His sisters are twin siblings Kirstein and Kristiana Kayanja. The family has occasionally appeared in public through church activities
Robert Kayanja Jr’s Education
Robert Kayanja Jr’s attended kampala international school for secondary education, oral roberts university for higher education,Miracle university for theological training
Robert Kayanja Jr’s Wife
Robert Kayanja Jr married Marlena Gailis, a Latvian-American, on October 7, 2023. Their wedding took place at Miracle Centre Cathedral in Rubaga, Kampala, and attracted attention from Uganda’s religious and social circles.
Robert Kayanja Jr’s Engagement
Robert reportedly proposed to Marlena during a holiday in Dubai in November 2022. Their engagement preceded the traditional introduction ceremony and wedding in 2023.
Robert Kayanja Jr and Elijah Kitaka’s Connection
Robert Kayanja Jr and Elijah Kitaka share a connection through their families’ religious backgrounds, as Kitaka’s father was among the early disciples of Pastor Robert Kayanja. In October, Kitaka challenged Kayanja Jr to a TikTok Live debate about his experiences growing up in church and concerns about religious leadership. He proposed media personality Kasuku as moderator, bringing their different experiences in ministry and music into public discussion.
Robert Kayanja Jr and Sheilah Gashumba
Sheilah Gashumba clashed with Robert Kayanja Jr in October 2026 after defending her father, Frank Gashumba, over his Shs500 million challenge to pastors claiming miraculous healing powers. The disagreement centred on alleged fake miracles, church finances and accountability, with Kayanja Jr defending his family’s ministry. The exchange became personal after Kayanja Jr criticised Sheilah’s influence on young people, prompting her to reveal that the Kayanja family had previously paid her Shs2 million in 2020 to promote her sister’s clothing brand.where she had to take her time to accept the invite
