Almeida Kanda

Almeida Kanda (also Almeida Canda) (born 10 May 1959) is an Angolan prelate of the Catholic Church who is the bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Ndalatando in Angola since 23 July 2005. Before then, from 6 July 1986 until he was appointed bishop, he was a priest of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Uije, Angola. He was appointed bishop by Pope Benedict XVI. He was consecrated bishop on 23 October 2005. He was installed at Ndalatando, Angola on 20 November 2005.

Early life and education Almeida Kanda was born in Cangola in the Diocese of Uíje in Uige Province on 10 May 1959. He attended seminaries in Uíge and Huambo. He holds a degree in canon law, awarded by the Pontifical Gregorian University, in Rome.

Priest He was ordained a priest for the diocese of Uije on 6 July 1986. He served as a priest until 23 July 2005. While a priest, he served in various roles and locations including. As of July 2025, he continues to serve as the Local Ordinary of the Diocese of Ndalatando in Angola.