Fr. Charles Nikiema originates from St. Maria Parish, Boulsa in the Diocese of Kaya in Burkina Faso.

He belongs to the Congregation of the Missionaries of Africa (M.Afr.) having been ordained on July 6, 2013 ans is currently serving as the parish Priest of St. Francis parish Kyanamira in Kabale Diocese, with Fr. Armel Somda (M.Afr) and Fr. Balthazard Buhalagarha Grace as his assistants.