The newly elected Bishop of Busoga Diocese, Rev. Canon Grace Lubaale, has challenged those vying for leadership positions to be ready to serve people with humility.
Bishop Lubaale, who was the guest preacher during the Sunday Services at St Francis Chapel Makerere University, Kampala, acknowledged that leadership comes from the Lord but cautioned those entrusted with leadership positions against serving personal interests at the expense of the people they have been assigned to lead.
“All what we are, is by the grace of the Lord. We are in the political season and you could find that 20 candidates are competing for one constituency but only one wins. Those who win should serve humanity with humility and respond to God’s issues internally by accepting the Lord, and physically by demonstrating that what you are, represents God’s wish. Pray, remain faithful and promote justice,” Bishop Lubaale, who was accompanied by his wife and children, said during a service held under the theme: “Imitating God’s Goodness.”
His remarks come at a time when thousands of Ugandans are tussling it out with their competitors for elective positions, ahead of the January 2026 general election. Bishop Lubaale said those who have been entrusted with little should expect more when they perform as expected.
Quoting the Bible, he cited the example of King Saul, whose lineage ended because he was not faithful, and David, who was entrusted with the whole kingdom due to the faith he exhibited.
“When David was faithful, with a little help of tethering sheep, he was entrusted with the whole Kingdom. Simply serve humanity with humility. Act, pray, be faithful, do justice and don’t get tired of being good. In the right time, you will reap the harvest. We are not saying that if you do good, people do good, but if you keep the stock of being good, the Lord will pick you and you will germinate from anywhere,” he explained amid applause from the congregation.
He advised those who will not be voted into leadership positions to continue serving the Lord as they keep trying their luck in subsequent elections. “The Bible tells us that Justus lost. He did not become an apostle like Mathias, but he didn’t stop serving God. If you don’t make it, do not get frustrated or lose hope. Remain faithful and you will be called to serve in a different capacity,” he said.
He also blessed all Senior Six candidates who will start writing their examinations on Monday, November 10, 2025. Ordinand Jonath Tumwebaze from Uganda Christian University challenged leaders and Ugandans to sow seeds of peace, love, and perseverance.
“Be instruments of peace and where there is hatred, sow love,” he advised.