National prayer convention to tackle peace, unity in Uganda — Bishop Kaziimba
“We are all children of God. So, everybody is welcome. We expect Roman Catholics, Anglicans, Pentecostals and people of other faiths.”
Archbishop Samuel Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu announces the Church of Uganda Provincial Prayer Convention during the press-briefing at the Church of Uganda Provincial Headquarters at Namirembe, in Rubaga Division on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. (Photos by Mathias Mazinga)
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The Church of Uganda has organised a big prayer convention during which Ugandans of all religious denominations are expected to pray for peace, unity and tranquillity to prevail in the country.
The convention at Uganda Martyrs Anglican Site, Namugongo, in Wakiso district, is slated for November 19-22, 2025.
The convention was announced by Church of Uganda Archbishop Dr Samuel Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu during a media conference at the Church of Uganda provincial headquarters at Namirembe, in Rubaga division on Wednesday, November 5 (2025).
The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Dr. Samuel Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu (wearing a cassock and a biretta) shares a photo moment with the organisers of the Provincial Prayer Convention at the Church of Uganda Provincial Headquarters in Namirembe on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. 
“Our nation, and the whole world, is affected by several issues such as bloodshed and violence, pride and hypocrisy, and domestic violence in families. We are now in a period of elections ahead of 2026. As the Church, we emphasise peaceful elections, urging all stakeholders to work towards a free and fair electoral process. I encourage every candidate to respect the other. We should champion development ideas and foster peace, not violence and divisionism.”
“I am deeply concerned about the floods in Kampala that caused loss of people’s property. More so, the devastating landslides in Sebei, which caused the deaths of people and loss of property. The country has also registered several accidents, with the most recent major accident along the Kampala-Gulu Highway. There are also several boda boda accidents and other accidents, both known and unknown. The crime rate has gone high and Ugandans are worried. The recent violence in Kasese and Bundibugyo has also generated anxiety,” Kaziimba said.
Organising committee chairperson Evangelist Oscar Kagonyera said the three-day prayer convention will be free. Christians from upcountry will also have the privilege of accommodation. He encouraged diocesan secretaries to mobilise as many people as possible.
The provincial director of mission and outreach, the Rev. Can. Simon Peter Ddembe lya Yesu said the prayer convention is for all Christians and people of goodwill, not only Anglicans.
The Chairman of the Organising Committee of the Provincial Prayer Convention, Evangelist Oscar Kagonyera delivers his remarks.
“We are all children of God. So, everybody is welcome. We expect Roman Catholics, Anglicans, Pentecostals and people of other faiths.”
The prayer convention, the third of its kind, will run under the theme: Arise: Pray for your Generation (Esther 4:13-14).
The Archbishop Emeritus, Henry Luke Orombi will be the main preacher.
How to donate:
If you want to donate money towards the preparation of the convention, you are at liberty to deposit it on the following bank accounts:
- Stanbic Bank 903 002 623 4467 (Account name: Provincial Prayer and Thanksgiving)
- ABSA Bank 034 147 703 07 (Account name: Church of Uganda Mission Department)
- You can also use MTN Mobile Money: 0771 006 553, or Airtel Money:0706 355 716 (giving the name Anatoli Ddamba).