My Story

A life of faith, family & service

From a humble village home in Gomba to leadership in finance and ministry — this is a journey the Lord has walked with me.

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Roots & beginnings

Born of humble, faithful parents


I was born in the then Mpigi District — now Gomba District. My home village is Lunene, in Gomba East. It was a humble beginning, surrounded by people of quiet strength and deep faith.

My father, the late Yonasani Kamunyo, served as a Catechist in the Anglican Church — a man who gave his life to the work of the Gospel. My mother, Sarah Kamunyo, was a devoted housewife who held our family together with love and care. From them I learned humility, service, and the meaning of faith lived out daily.

A treasured vintage family photograph from Valentino Kamya's heritage

Family & blessings

Blessed with a wonderful family


In 2006 I married my dear wife, Lydia Kusiima Kamya. The Lord has blessed us with three wonderful children — two of whom are a beautiful set of twins.

My family is my greatest joy and my anchor. Everything I do in service to the Church, my work, and my community flows from the love and stability we share at home.

Valentino Kamya with his wife Lydia and their three children
Among the several places I have worked, I have fond memories of Aristock Booklex where i worked as a sales assistant — a post that enabled me to read a great many books. As a lover of books, I enjoyed that workplace very much.
— Valentino Kamya

My calling today

Serving in finance & in ministry


At Covenant Nations Church I serve as Director of Finance & Administration. I am also an elder and a preacher at the same church — work and worship woven into one calling.

Professional experience

A career built on trust


  1. Dec 2023 — Present

    Director, Finance & Administration

    Covenant Nations Church

    • Developing financial forecasts, improving decision-making efficiency.
    • Managing the church budget, ensuring optimal resource allocation.
    • Implementing financial controls, enhancing compliance and accuracy.
    • Spearheading audits and maintaining strong compliance standards.
    • Playing a pivotal role in the nationwide mission & evangelism campaign “Light Up Uganda for Jesus,” under the leadership of Pastor Patience Museveni Rwabwogo.
    • Building a financial accounting system and a finance department for timely management reports.
  2. 2004 — 2015

    Accountant

    Embassy of Sweden · Kampala, Uganda

    • Engaged in budgeting processes and the production of periodic financial reports.
    • Managed financial forecasts and disbursements.
    • Involved in internal audit systems, ensuring timely financial reporting.
  3. 2002 — 2004

    Administrative Assistant

    Darling Limited · Kampala, Uganda

    • Streamlined office operations and managed executive schedules.
    • Implemented filing systems and coordinated team-building events.
    • Handled customer inquiries and trained new staff.
  4. 2001

    Sales Assistant

    Aristock Booklex · Kampala, Uganda

    • A cherished role surrounded by books — nurturing a lifelong love of reading.
  5. 1998 — 2000

    Administrative / Accounts Assistant (Volunteer)

    Life Ministry Uganda · Kampala, Uganda

    • Early service in ministry administration and accounts.

Education & qualifications

A lifelong learner


  • 2024 / 25

    Master's in Public Administration (MPA)

    Uganda Management Institute (UMI) — awaiting graduation

  • 2024 — 25

    Advanced Diploma in Biblical Studies & Theology

    Edward & Erina Kataaha Bible College, Kampala

  • 2017 — 21

    BA of Science in Accounting (Honours)

    Makerere University, Kampala · Second Class Honours (Upper Division)

  • 2015

    Diploma in Law

    Law Development Centre, Kampala

  • 1995 — 99

    Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

    KASNEB — Nairobi, Kenya

  • 1993

    Accounting Technicians Certificate (ATC/ATD)

    KASNEB — Nairobi, Kenya

Professional memberships

  • Associate Member — ICPAU (Uganda)
  • Full Member — AAT Uganda & Kenya

Beyond work

Interests & languages


  • Reading
  • Traveling
  • Farming
  • Playing Chess

Languages: English & Kiswahili

Let's begin a conversation

I would be glad to connect — for ministry, for finance and administration, or simply to share a love of books.

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