Born in the Copperbelt Province, Zambia, Bishop Mulandu has devoted his life to God and his people. Ordained in 2001, he has served as a priest, lecturer, and national director of the Pontifical Mission Societies in Zambia, and was appointed Bishop of Mpika in 2021 by Pope Francis.
Since then he has worked tirelessly to strengthen communities, empower youth, and inspire faith. He is much more than a leader, being acknowledged as a father to his community and a true servant of God.
When Bishop Mulandu arrived in Mpikahe recognised that the needs of his people extended far beyond spiritual care. Coming from an urban background, he was faced with the reality of serving a rural diocese where people struggled with poverty, limited access to education, and inadequate healthcare.
Education quickly became one of his key priorities, recognising it as a powerful tool to transform communities and break the cycle of poverty.
“Contributing to establishing a school is one of the areas that I thought will help us to contribute to tackling these challenges,” he says.
As Bishop Mulandu explains, for many children, the journey to secondary school can be difficult. After completing Grade 7 they often find there is no secondary school nearby, forcing them to either relocate or abandon their education altogether.
“It means you have to find a place elsewhere, maybe here. Now, look at the distance that is there. How many children are going to be privileged to access education higher than Grade 7? It means most of them, they’ll end at Grade 7 and forget. They get married and forget. That will contribute to poverty levels.”
Bishop Mulandu has also focused on healthcare, creating a Health Desk with the aim of to improving health services within the diocese.
“When I came here, I formed the department for health and engaged a person... as health desk coordinator,” he says.
Through it all, Bishop Mulandu’s faith in God’s providence has never wavered.
This reliance on divine grace, combined with his commitment to action, has made him not just a spiritual leader but a symbol of hope; inspiring people to walk with faith, love, and a deep sense of community responsibility.
