Archbishop Kaziimba Urges Ugandans to Speak Truth, Pray Against Insecurity

The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, The Most Rev Dr Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, has asserted that true love for the nation requires citizens and leaders to speak the truth, promote peace, and intercede against rising insecurity and fear. Speaking during a press engagement at Namirembe ahead of the Provincial Prayer Convention, the Archbishop highlighted alarming national statistics and concerns regarding human rights.

Archbishop Kaziimba pointed out that between January and September 2026, over 3,122 homicide cases were recorded across the country. He also addressed public anxieties surrounding reports of abductions and detentions in ungazetted facilities, stressing that every human life is precious before God and that relevant authorities must ensure transparency and legal protection for all citizens.

Addressing the upcoming fourth edition of the Provincial Prayer Convention scheduled for November 18 to 21, 2026, at Namugongo, the Archbishop stated that the Church cannot remain silent while families suffer and communities face division. The convention operates under the theme ‘Redeemed from the hand of the adversary.’

Furthermore, the religious leader touched upon lingering emotional wounds from past election violence, urging aggrieved individuals to utilize established legal channels rather than resorting to conflict. He also condemned domestic vices such as land disputes, domestic violence, and poverty, while calling upon institutions to guide the younger generation away from moral decay and substance abuse.

Read more details about the Archbishop’s address in the Daily Monitor.