By The Kabaka of Buganda, Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, has emphasized the importance of religious leaders speaking out boldly on matters about the affairs of the kingdom and the well-being of ordinary Ugandans. His message was conveyed by Prince Daudi Wasajja during the Christmas Service at Rubaga Cathedral to the Christian community in attendance.
The Kabaka urged religious leaders to voice their opinions and address critical issues with unwavering conviction, particularly those that contribute to the progress of the Buganda Kingdom and the entire nation. By doing so, they can effectively advocate for positive change and make a tangible impact on the lives of the people they serve.
“You should do this without discriminating against other regions. We should enable collective growth of Buganda and Uganda as a country at large,” he said.
He emphasized the imperative of eliminating treachery and fostering unity among the youth to collectively address issues affecting the Kingdom.
“Whatever we have achieved in 2023 should be used as a foundation as we enter 2024 so that we know where we are coming from and where we are going,” he said.
By addressing these pressing issues, Archbishop of Kampala Rev Paul Semwogerere aimed to spark awareness and prompt action within the community. Corruption, he stressed, erodes the fabric of society, hindering progress and prosperity for all. He emphasized the importance of upholding the rule of law, urging individuals to respect and protect it as a cornerstone of justice and equality.
Additionally, the Archbishop condemned extortions, which unjustly burden and exploit individuals, hindering their ability to live dignified and honest lives. He called for an end to such practices and urged the faithful to stand against them.
“Let’s be inspired by the life of Christ. His love and gratitude should manifest in our lives but today we see a high rate of corruption in public offices, rampant road accidents, no respect for the rule of law, rising transport fares during the Christmas season, medical personnel asking for money before touching patients, unfair school fees, sex for marks, marks for sale in some institutions and delayed justice for some inmates,” he said.
Uganda and the world he said would be the best place to live in, if all people did the right thing to ensure that God’s love and humility lead in whatever everyone does.
The State Minister for Higher Education John C Muyingo, who represented the government reiterated Archbishop Ssemogerere’s message of creating and promoting love, peace, and unity.
“Let love prevail amongst us in the country and world at large. We should love our children and take care of them and not forget taking them to school,” he said.
He added that the government plans to recruit 6,000 teachers in addition to the recently recruited 3,000 and newly constructed schools all aimed at ensuring that all children of school-going age get their education in full.
Kabaka Mutebi’s call for religious leaders to speak without fear reflects his belief in their ability to bring about positive change in society. By addressing critical issues
