Rukungiri- The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Dr. Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu has challenged Christians of North Kigezi diocese in Rukungiri district to work for themselves and stop asking for free things saying that the habit cheapens their public image.
‘’ Paul teaches us that whoever doesn’t work, he or she should not even eat. That biblical teaching tells us that we should work for ourselves and stop the habit of kneeling for free things from rich people who worked hard for their own development. Brothers and sisters go and work because free things are no longer available in our country Uganda ’’. Archbishop Kaziimba told Christians while preaching at Kasoroza church of Uganda in Nyakagyeme archdonary during his pastoral visit to the area.
The archbishop added that ‘’ some of you go while claiming people’s things that in the name of Jesus Christ I claim this house, car, women, Land among other things. Wake up and stop dreaming. Just leave your beds and work. I am sure you will get what you want in your lives’’.
In the same sermon, the Archbishop also called on Christian for unity and reconciliation despite divisions and hatreds that were brought about by the recently concluded elections.
“Brothers and sisters, I know that we fought each other during election time. What you should know is that elections ended and we are a new Uganda that no longer wants fighting. So let’s set our enmities and we work together towards the development of families, communities and our entire nation Uganda’’ He added.
The Archbishop, who is also on a 2-day pastoral and farewell visit to the diocese ahead of his retirement next year, called on winners to celebrate with maturity and humility, honoring God without provoking others, while offering hope to the defeated.
” If you or your candidate were successful, celebrate with maturity and grace. Do not use your joy as a weapon to provoke those who are grieving a loss; remember that all authority and victory ultimately come from God. For those who did not win, remember that there is still hope. As we rejoice, let our focus be on gratitude to God rather than triumph over our neighbor,” he said.
Speaking at the same function, the bishop of North Kigezi diocese Rt. Rev.Onesimus Asiimwe hailed the Archbishop for visiting the diocese.‘’ .
On behalf of the diocese. I want to thank the archbishop for visiting our diocese on a pastoral mission. Thank you so much and may good Lord reward you more’’ .Bishop Onesmus said.
The minister of security who doubles as the Rujumbura county Member of parliament Minister Jim K Muhwezi who gestured at this function Christians to embrace government programs aiming at chasing poverty at household levels.
‘’ The government of Uganda has introduced very many programs which are aiming at chasing poverty at household levels so go and embrace them for the development of your families ’’.Minister Muhwezi said.
He reminded Christians that elections time ended and therefore should focus more on working hard for the betterment of their communities and families.‘’
’ We passed through hardships during election time and even that time ended so let’s reconcile as said by the Archbishop while preaching to us. This time let’s focus more on chasing poverty at household level’’. Minister Muhwezi added.
The Archbishop will tomorrow Sunday 15th.March 2026 address Christians of North Kigezi diocese at diocesan headquarters as he bids farewell to the diocese ahead of his retirement in August 2027.
