Busoga bishop cautions leaders against abuse of office
“Power and authority should never make you proud; always be humble and avoid the temptation to abuse office, instead use it to serve God’s people,” Lubaale said on Sunday (March 29).
Bishop Prof. Grace Lubaale (C) with choir members of St. John's church, Wakitaka. (Credit: Charles Kakamwa)
JINJA - Busoga Diocesan Bishop Prof. Grace Lubaale has urged people entrusted with leadership roles not to abuse their offices, but to remain humble, compassionate and committed to service delivery.
He advised leaders to emulate Jesus Christ, who, despite having power and authority, remained humble and compassionate.
“Power and authority should never make you proud; always be humble and avoid the temptation to abuse office, instead use it to serve God’s people,” he said on Sunday (March 29).
Bishop Lubaale, who was officiating at the opening and consecration of Wakitaka Archdeaconry in Jinja, noted that leaders, whether political, religious or cultural, should also remain accountable to those they lead.
The ceremony, which coincided with celebrations to mark Palm Sunday, was held at St John’s Church Wakitaka, the headquarters of the new archdeaconry carved out of Jinja Archdeaconry in Busoga Diocese.
Ven. Rev. Canon Alfred Hasakya, who has been the vicar of St John’s Parish Wakitaka since 2016, was consequently installed as the first archdeacon of the newly created archdeaconry.
Bishop Prof. Grace Lubaale (C) with students of St. John's SS Wakitaka. (Credit: Charles Kakamwa)
Jinja Archdeacon Ven. Canon Aggrey Kasadha, in a report, said the proposal to create Wakitaka Archdeaconry arose during an archdeaconry council meeting held at St James Church in Jinja town on January 14, 2026.
He said the resolution was then forwarded to the diocesan synod, which approved it during its meeting on January 31, 2026.
Wakitaka Archdeaconry comprises eight parishes: Wakitaka, Namulesa, Kivubuka, Butagaya, Budondo, Buwagi, Kibibi and Lukolo.
Former lands minister Daudi Migereko, while addressing the congregation, asked religious leaders to integrate development issues into their programmes to help lift their followers out of poverty.
Migereko, who is currently the chairman of the Uganda Railways Corporation board, also urged residents to take advantage of existing vocational institutions to acquire technical skills essential for job creation.
With this approach, he said, unemployment levels would reduce, and consequently, poverty.
The ceremony was attended by Jinja city woman Member of Parliament-elect Sarah Lwansasula and Jinja Northern Division MP-elect Hussein Muyonjo, among others.