Alfred Bwambale — Founder | FAPCAN

Alfred Bwambale · Omuzana

Chapter One

Roots and Early Beginnings

Alfred Bwambale came into the world on the early morning of Monday, 11th February 1992, in the village of Kaghema, Kyarumba Sub-county — a place cradled in the foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains in Western Uganda. He was born into a family whose roots run deep in the soil and culture of that region. His father, Baluku Wilson, is the son of Ndungu Yeremiah Serebethe and Musoki of Mughethe. His mother, Bujune Christine, is the daughter of Nyabaziria and Paul Ruhandika of Kinyabindi, Kyarumba Sub-county. Together, Wilson and Christine built a home filled with faith and family.

Alfred was the second male child and fifth born in his mother's womb, following his siblings Mbambu Harriet, Andrew Kagwa, Biira Sylvia, and Masika Jetress. He was later followed by Masereka Edwin and Kule Hayward, making him one of seven children raised in a household where values, community, and spirituality formed the foundation of everyday life.

His school journey began remarkably early. In 1995, at just three years old, Alfred was enrolled at Nastoria Kihungamuyagha, followed by St. Nagawa in 1996, and then Kyarumba Primary School in 1997. His natural intelligence and curiosity set him apart from his peers from the very beginning. By the time he sat his Primary Leaving Examinations, Alfred had distinguished himself as a bright and capable student, successfully completing Primary Seven and earning himself a place at Mutanywana Secondary School in 2007.

He later transferred to Broad Field Secondary School, where he completed his Ordinary Level education. In pursuit of wider horizons, Alfred left Uganda in 2008 for further studies abroad — a bold step for a young man from a modest background. He enrolled in Advanced Level studies in 2011, progressing to Senior Six before circumstances required him to pause his formal academic path. Undeterred, he pursued a certificate in Tourism, Catering, Hotel Management, and Reception. He also attended Mweya Safari Lodge in 2011 for Professional and Practical Competency training and research.

"A child of the Rwenzori, marked by prayer from age three — his first chapter was written in humility and divine curiosity."

Chapter Two

A Man of God — Faith and Church Service

Alfred Bwambale was born into a Catholic Christian family and was baptised on 15th February 1992 — just four days after his birth — by the Reverend Father Alfred, with Mr. Kaziru Joseph, son of Kanoti, serving as his godfather. From infancy, the church was not merely a place Alfred visited; it became the very heartbeat of his identity and calling.

As early as the age of three, Alfred is said to have begun praying — a supernatural gift his family and community would come to recognise as something extraordinary. That gift only deepened with time.

In 1999, at seven years of age, Alfred joined the Legionaries of Mary, a Catholic lay organisation dedicated to the service of the Church through prayer and apostolic work. His passion and commitment were evident from the start, and by 2001 — at just nine years old — he was elected as a Mentor of St. Kizito. During his years of leadership, Alfred mentored and guided more than 300 junior members. He also designed the organisation's official uniform — marked with the symbol of a dove — a design that continues to be used to this day.

Chapter Three

Leadership and School Achievements

Alfred's qualities of leadership were evident long before he took on church responsibilities. At Kyarumba Primary School, he served as Head Monitor in Primary Four, then as Marine Prefect, before rising again to Head Monitor in Primary Six. Upon joining Mutanywana Secondary School, he was appointed Disciplinary Prefect in Senior One. Later, at Broad Field Secondary School, he was elected Head Prefect in Senior Three — the highest student leadership position in the school.

These roles were not mere titles. They were expressions of a character that others naturally gravitated toward: someone who took responsibility seriously, who cared for people around him, and who led with both firmness and compassion.

Chapter Four

The Arts — Drama, Film, and Performance

If faith was the soil of Alfred Bwambale's life, the arts were its branches. In 2002, he joined K.S.A. as a singer. In 2005 he formed KAYA. At the Francophone competition held at the district level, he led his team to victory. Alfred Bwambale has since appeared in numerous films as both actor and producer. He is the founder of Save Souls Film Industry, a production company that has been in operation for more than ten years and continues to produce content that carries a message of hope, faith, and transformation.

Chapter Five

The Man of Prayer — FAPCAN and Community Ministry

When Alfred relocated to Kasese town, he founded the Fatima Praying Center for All Nations (FAPCAN) — a place of intercession and healing open to all people regardless of denomination. He established a community in Kidodo where men, women, and young people found relief from suffering, physical healing, and genuine life transformation. Today, Alfred lives in community with more than 200 people whom he actively supports across multiple dimensions of life.

Chapter Six

Gratitude, Trials, and Perseverance

No great story is without its shadows. Alfred has faced criticism, false allegations, threats, social media attacks, yet through every trial he has remained steadfast. He extends gratitude to the family of Mr. and Mrs. Tedy Mutongole, who opened their home to him for two years, and to many others who provided shelter and warmth during critical seasons. Alfred is, by his own description, a friend to everyone: the young, the old, and all those in between.

Epilogue

A Life Still Being Written

Alfred Bwambale continues to build, to serve, to create, and to believe. His story is still being written — not in ink, but in lives transformed, in communities sustained, in songs sung, in films made, and in prayers offered for a world that still deeply needs both grace and action.

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