Museveni tasks clergy to champion wealth creation message

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President Yoweri Museveni has called on religious leaders to support the government’s efforts in promoting wealth creation among Ugandans, urging them to incorporate economic empowerment messages into their sermons.

The President’s message, delivered by his special presidential assistant on press and mobilisation and deputy spokesperson, Haji Faruk Kirunda, was read on June 8, 2025, during a mega crusade of the Universal Apostles Fellowship Church of Righteousness (UAFCR) held at Saza Grounds in Kayunga district. The crusade attracted thousands of worshippers.

Museveni noted that many Ugandans continue to live in poverty despite attending regular religious services. He advised clerics to dedicate part of their preaching to encouraging congregants to engage in wealth creation activities such as commercial agriculture, manufacturing, ICT, and services.

“Please spread the National Resistance Movement (NRM) government's wealth creation message. You should use the Church to help our people to fight poverty,” the President urged.

He praised prophet Daudi Isanga, the supreme spiritual head of UAFCR, for promoting the NRM’s economic empowerment agenda among his followers and called on other religious leaders to emulate him.

To support believers' efforts in commercial agriculture, Museveni pledged to donate a tractor to the church community to boost productivity.

The President reaffirmed the NRM government’s commitment to inclusive governance, explaining that its policies are designed to benefit all Ugandans regardless of tribe, religion or political affiliation.

“Our government doesn't discriminate against any Ugandan based on their tribe, religion and political affiliation. This is so because of the right policies and principles. That's why you are able to freely worship whatever and whenever you want as long as you don't break the law,” he said.

He attributed the proliferation of places of worship across the country to the NRM’s strong legal framework and respect for freedom of worship. Contrasting the present with past regimes, Museveni criticised former President Idi Amin’s ban on religious freedoms in the late 1970s.

“Between 1977–1978, Amin outlawed freedom of worship because he was a coward who never wanted to be criticised,” the message read.

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Isanga used the platform to raise concern about high levels of criminal activity in Kayunga district, including witchcraft, land theft, and human sacrifice. He described these acts as blights on the district’s image and called for spiritual revival.

“You should return to God so that you revive the image of this district,” he said, also encouraging believers to rally behind Museveni and the NRM government in the upcoming 2026 general elections.

He hailed President Museveni’s leadership style and commitment to the country’s development, calling him a rare and visionary leader.

“Unlike the past leaders, President Museveni is one of a kind. He is the kind of leader who is abused and criticised, and does nothing to those who castigate him. He has all the qualities of a good leader,” Isanga said.

Isanga also expressed gratitude for the President’s consistent support for UAFCR, noting that he has honoured his pledges to the church, including the recent promise of a tractor.

Special presidential assistant on press and mobilisation and deputy spokesperson, Haji Faruk Kirunda (Left) with Amos Lugoloobi, finance state minister and Ntenjeru North MP (Right). (Courtesy)

Amos Lugoloobi, finance state minister and Ntenjeru North MP, echoed Isanga’s concerns, citing mysterious deaths in the area as a sign that Kayunga needs divine intervention.

“Recently, five people have died mysteriously. We request you prophet Isanga, to pray for our district,” he said.

Other officials who attended the event included Bunyoro Affairs state minister Jenipher Namuyangu, Frederick Mbagadhi Nkayi, commissioner in-charge of Kampala Metropolitan Area – RDC Secretariat; and Kayunga RDC Mariam Seguya, among others.