Museveni warns on sectarianism, tribalism
PRESIDENT Yoweri Museveni has called for unity. Museveni was the chief guest yesterday at the enthronement and consecration of the new bishop of Mukono diocese, James Ssebaggala.
By Raymond Baguma
PRESIDENT Yoweri Museveni has called for unity.
“We ask people to live in harmony, avoid religious sectarianism and tribalism and focus on the positive contributions of every individual,†he said.
“I do not know where people’s hatred comes from. But I am happy that we in the Movement welcome living in harmony with one another. And the Bible tells us to love God with all our hearts and to love your neighbour as you love yourself,†Museveni said.
He added: “People are still living in poverty. So, I cannot come here to talk about the Movement and forget without mentioning how to increase household incomes.â€
Museveni was the chief guest yesterday at the enthronement and consecration of the new bishop of Mukono diocese, James Ssebaggala.
Ssebaggala, 52, who was elected by the House of Bishops on July 2, becomes the fourth bishop of Mukono Anglican diocese, replacing the retired bishop Paul Luzinda.
Museveni gave Ssebaggala a vehicle, saying the donation was in appreciation of the support the district gave the National Resistance Army during the bush war.
He recalled how he moved through Mukono from Luwero on March 12 1985. “I arrived in Mukono in the nightfall and moved through the tea plantations. The boat we were to use to go to Nairobi developed mechanical problems and we stayed in the villages for one-week-and-a-half until we got another boat and we went to the landing site in Kibanga.â€
Museveni observed that the Government was still indebted to Mukono, noting that the Kisoga-Katosi-Nyenga road would be upgraded to tarmac. “The funds are available from the Government. We can now do our projects without begging because our revenues have improved.â€
The consecration was presided over by Archbishop Henry Luke Orombi at the Uganda Christian University grounds. He was assisted by bishops from Anglican dioceses across the country.
The prelates laid their hands on the new bishop. Orombi handed him a Bible and pastoral staff.
Orombi hailed Luzinda for retiring willingly. “We have problems when people get on the seat and do not want to leave. But this is an act of maturity for Luzinda,†he said.
Orombi said Luzinda brings with him great experience in evangelism and is also a seasoned administrator.
He described him as a man of deep faith, tender heart and great wisdom.
Orombi also condemned child sacrifice in Mukono.
Ssebaggala hailed his predecessors, including Mpalanyi Nkooyoyo and Michael Ssenyimba, for establishing a firm foundation for the 25-year-old diocese.
He called on Christians to work as a team, be committed and participate in activities to uplift the diocese.
PRESIDENT Yoweri Museveni has called for unity.
“We ask people to live in harmony, avoid religious sectarianism and tribalism and focus on the positive contributions of every individual,†he said.
“I do not know where people’s hatred comes from. But I am happy that we in the Movement welcome living in harmony with one another. And the Bible tells us to love God with all our hearts and to love your neighbour as you love yourself,†Museveni said.
He added: “People are still living in poverty. So, I cannot come here to talk about the Movement and forget without mentioning how to increase household incomes.â€
Museveni was the chief guest yesterday at the enthronement and consecration of the new bishop of Mukono diocese, James Ssebaggala.
Ssebaggala, 52, who was elected by the House of Bishops on July 2, becomes the fourth bishop of Mukono Anglican diocese, replacing the retired bishop Paul Luzinda.
Museveni gave Ssebaggala a vehicle, saying the donation was in appreciation of the support the district gave the National Resistance Army during the bush war.
He recalled how he moved through Mukono from Luwero on March 12 1985. “I arrived in Mukono in the nightfall and moved through the tea plantations. The boat we were to use to go to Nairobi developed mechanical problems and we stayed in the villages for one-week-and-a-half until we got another boat and we went to the landing site in Kibanga.â€
Museveni observed that the Government was still indebted to Mukono, noting that the Kisoga-Katosi-Nyenga road would be upgraded to tarmac. “The funds are available from the Government. We can now do our projects without begging because our revenues have improved.â€
The consecration was presided over by Archbishop Henry Luke Orombi at the Uganda Christian University grounds. He was assisted by bishops from Anglican dioceses across the country.
The prelates laid their hands on the new bishop. Orombi handed him a Bible and pastoral staff.
Orombi hailed Luzinda for retiring willingly. “We have problems when people get on the seat and do not want to leave. But this is an act of maturity for Luzinda,†he said.
Orombi said Luzinda brings with him great experience in evangelism and is also a seasoned administrator.
He described him as a man of deep faith, tender heart and great wisdom.
Orombi also condemned child sacrifice in Mukono.
Ssebaggala hailed his predecessors, including Mpalanyi Nkooyoyo and Michael Ssenyimba, for establishing a firm foundation for the 25-year-old diocese.
He called on Christians to work as a team, be committed and participate in activities to uplift the diocese.