President Yoweri Museveni and First Lady Janet Museveni addressed thousands of Christians during the “Light up Ankole for Jesus” crusade, organized by Pastor Patience Rwabwogo. The event marked a significant moment of spiritual reflection and a call for socio-economic transformation across Uganda.
“I am grateful to God for blessing my family with a pastor,” President Museveni expressed, acknowledging his daughter Pastor Patience Rwabwogo’s role in leading the event. He extended his gratitude to the Christian community for embracing the message of socio-economic transformation and called upon priests and religious leaders to continue spreading this gospel to those who have yet to follow it.
Highlighting the importance of unity, President Museveni urged all leaders to work towards togetherness, setting aside hatred, envy, and religious conflicts. “They should unite us in faith,” he emphasized, promoting a message of harmony and collective progress.
First Lady Janet Museveni joined the President in Mbarara to conclude the “Light Up Ankole for Jesus” mission. She shared her blessings from attending several missions organized by the Covenant Nations Church (CNC) and praised Pastor Patience and the CNC for their impactful work.
“As people of Uganda, we must understand that we have reached a time where all those who are called by His Name must devote time to pray truthfully and ceaselessly,” Maama Janet urged. She called on Ugandans to pray for God’s Kingdom to come and His will to be done on earth, as it is in heaven, reiterating that God’s teachings are achievable through faith and persistent prayer.
Reflecting on her childhood during the Great East African revival, which spanned from 1936 to the 1970s, the First Lady spoke of the transformative power of that movement. She recounted how her parents, who were part of the “balokole” revivalists, became community leaders focused on prayer, evangelism, education, and community reformation.
However, Maama Janet expressed concern over the current moral decline in society, even among Christians. She highlighted pressing issues such as homosexuality driven by greed, pervasive corruption, teenage pregnancies, and gambling, which are widespread across the country, including in Ankole. She also mentioned the resurgence of spiritual problems, like the worship of diviners and false prophets.
“In His mercy and love, God has a good reason to initiate this mission at this time,” she said, expressing gratitude for God’s guidance and for appointing their daughter as a Minister of the Gospel. “Not because we are a righteous family, but because He is a gracious God and He listens to those who call on His Name.”
In a poignant conclusion, the First Lady posed a critical question to the current generation: “Whom will you serve?” She reminded the audience that the generation of revivalists has passed away, leaving the present generation with the responsibility to choose their path.
The “Light up Ankole for Jesus” crusade highlighted the Museveni family’s dedication to fostering spiritual and social renewal in Uganda.
