The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda has called on political leaders to maintain peace during the upcoming election period. Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu urged politicians to avoid repeating the violence that marred the recent Kawempe Division North parliamentary by-election.
"Respect for one another should be promoted and character assassination eradicated. Even if you are from different political parties, you are still one," Archbishop Kaziimba said during Easter carols and Holy Communion prayers at Parliament on April 10, 2025. The service was attended by Members of Parliament, staff, and members of the public.
The Archbishop emphasized that good leadership means ensuring everyone feels victorious after debates. He encouraged politicians to trust God and remain hopeful as they prepared for the 2026 general elections. Drawing parallels between political life and Christ's experience, Kaziimba noted that Jesus faced political persecution from birth until his crucifixion by Roman Governor Pontius Pilate.
"Politics has been in existence since the time of Christ, and his death was politically motivated. His resurrection, however, helps us to know that there is hope. We as Christians should not lose hope," he said.
Government Chief Whip, Hon. Hamson Obua, representing Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, advised Christians to focus on their endings rather than their beginnings. He compared Christ's journey through persecution to his eventual triumph through resurrection.
"The last three days of Christ were characterised by anguish and agony; he was mocked, but at the end, he overcame all these through resurrection. In all we do, it is not the start that matters – it is the end that matters," Obua said.
Obua expressed appreciation for Parliament's growing Christian community and praised the Anglican Church's chaplain, Rev. Gillian Okello, for sustaining the institution's religious activities.
"Respect for one another should be promoted and character assassination eradicated. Even if you are from different political parties, you are still one," Archbishop Kaziimba said during Easter carols and Holy Communion prayers at Parliament on April 10, 2025. The service was attended by Members of Parliament, staff, and members of the public.
The Archbishop emphasized that good leadership means ensuring everyone feels victorious after debates. He encouraged politicians to trust God and remain hopeful as they prepared for the 2026 general elections. Drawing parallels between political life and Christ's experience, Kaziimba noted that Jesus faced political persecution from birth until his crucifixion by Roman Governor Pontius Pilate.
"Politics has been in existence since the time of Christ, and his death was politically motivated. His resurrection, however, helps us to know that there is hope. We as Christians should not lose hope," he said.
Government Chief Whip, Hon. Hamson Obua, representing Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, advised Christians to focus on their endings rather than their beginnings. He compared Christ's journey through persecution to his eventual triumph through resurrection.
"The last three days of Christ were characterised by anguish and agony; he was mocked, but at the end, he overcame all these through resurrection. In all we do, it is not the start that matters – it is the end that matters," Obua said.
Obua expressed appreciation for Parliament's growing Christian community and praised the Anglican Church's chaplain, Rev. Gillian Okello, for sustaining the institution's religious activities.
