President Museveni touched down in Nakalanga village Sunday afternoon for the annual St. Gonzaga commemoration ceremony. The longtime leader planted a symbolic tree while promising massive cash injections for religious tourism sites across Busoga region. Archbishop Emmanuel Obbo kicked off the day with morning Mass before hundreds of faithful gathered under scorching heat. Museveni flew in via presidential jet and met privately with church leaders before heading to the memorial grounds.
Religious officials showered the president with ceremonial gifts including a rosary, cross, Bible and saint portrait during the spiritual gathering. Museveni announced plans to renovate St. Gonzaga, St. Matia Mulumba and Bishop Hanington sites using the 2026/2027 national budget. He compared the upcoming makeover to the famous Namugongo transformation that attracts pilgrims from across Africa. Local politicians jumped at the chance to demand better roads, electricity and water supplies for their constituencies.
Deputy Prime Minister Rebecca Kadaga blasted the Tourism Ministry for ignoring Busoga religious destinations while international experts recognize their massive potential. Bishop Charles Wamika sent a letter urging spiritual leaders to partner with government on poverty reduction programs. Museveni responded by pledging 300 million shillings to the Jinja Diocese priests savings group for development projects. The ceremony concluded with young supporters presenting him a warrior spear, shield and traditional stool as cameras captured the political theater.
Religious officials showered the president with ceremonial gifts including a rosary, cross, Bible and saint portrait during the spiritual gathering. Museveni announced plans to renovate St. Gonzaga, St. Matia Mulumba and Bishop Hanington sites using the 2026/2027 national budget. He compared the upcoming makeover to the famous Namugongo transformation that attracts pilgrims from across Africa. Local politicians jumped at the chance to demand better roads, electricity and water supplies for their constituencies.
Deputy Prime Minister Rebecca Kadaga blasted the Tourism Ministry for ignoring Busoga religious destinations while international experts recognize their massive potential. Bishop Charles Wamika sent a letter urging spiritual leaders to partner with government on poverty reduction programs. Museveni responded by pledging 300 million shillings to the Jinja Diocese priests savings group for development projects. The ceremony concluded with young supporters presenting him a warrior spear, shield and traditional stool as cameras captured the political theater.
