Buganda bishop Lubowa calls for Church unity

KAMPALA - The Light Up Uganda for Jesus convention on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, entered its second day with a call for unity in the body of Christ.

Central Buganda Diocese Bishop Michael Lubowa, representing Church of Uganda Archbishop Dr Stephen Kaziimba, commended President Yoweri Museveni for ushering in the freedom of worship and uniting the country.

The First Daughter is attending the second day of the convention, also graced by hundreds of believers in Christ and Muslims. (All Photos by Mpalanyi Ssentongo)

Central Buganda Diocese Bishop Michael Lubowa, representing Church of Uganda Archbishop Dr Stephen Kaziimba.

"The convention is a revelation that God is visiting Uganda starting with the State House," he said, "Pentecostals, Anglicans and all other religions, especially those that believe in Christ, let us unite, we should not divide the body of Christ. Leave politics out of the church, which is the body of Christ."

The week-long convention running till May 24 kicked off on Monday (May 19) with the men's conference under the theme: "Fix men, fix the world".

The chief convener of the men's conference, Odrek Rwabwogo, commended his wife, First Daughter Patience Rwabwogo, for giving them the first day of Light Up Uganda to discuss issues of men. 

The chief convener of the men's conference, Odrek Rwabwogo, commended his wife, First Daughter Patience Rwabwogo, for giving them the first day of Light Up Uganda to discuss issues of men. 

The First Daughter is attending the second day of the convention, also graced by hundreds of believers in Christ and Muslims.

The initiative, in its third year, aims to awaken the Church, unify believers and ignite a wave of revival that extends beyond Uganda’s borders.

The “Light Up Uganda for Jesus” mission is part of a broader initiative Pr Rwabwogo has championed to spiritually revive the nation and position Uganda as a beacon of hope for the African continent.

It is also expected to feature a diverse lineup of speakers from various denominations, including renowned evangelist Bishop Ladonna Osborne from the United States.

According to Patience, the conference aims to unite believers in prayer, worship and strategy to lead Uganda into a new era of spiritual and societal change.

She explained that her vision is rooted in a prophetic encounter in which she saw a small light emerging from Uganda and spreading across Africa.

“That light symbolises Uganda’s role in igniting a continental spiritual revival. But it starts with us, the Church, standing together as one,” she said. 

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Here is a picture highlight from the event, as captured by Mpalanyi Ssentongo;