The South Ankole Diocese Bishop Rev Nathan Ahimbisibwe has called for peace in the country ahead of the January 2026 General Election, noting that it’s the only way Ugandan can develop.
Preaching during the Christmas prayers at St Mathew Cathedral Kyamate in Ntungamo Municipality, Bishop Ahimbisibwe noted that there are some citizens wishing to destroy peace of the others.
‘We need peace; peace in families, and peace in the country, peace in our lives as Jesus promised. It is essential to have peace if we are to develop. Paul tells us that if possible we should live with each other, with everyone in peace, peace that Jesus brought to the world that even the church was saved from segregation,’ he said.
He also urged politicians contesting for various positions in the coming elections to promote peace, which the country has enjoyed for some years.
‘There are those people who have become strong catalysts for destroying peace for others, they wish for violence. We need to pray for each other. Everything we have will end, even the leadership, even offices we occupy but the peace of God shall not. Let the coming of Christ in us be a great symbol of peace,’ he said.
Speaking to journalists later after the service, Bishop Ahimbisibwe appealed for strong youth development programs through life changing missions, especially holiday church conferences which he said are key in developing individuals spiritually.
Several politicians, including former Ntungamo Municipality MP, Mr Gerald Karuhanga and Ntungamo District chairperson, Mr Sam Mucunguzi, Woman MP candidate Eng Juliet Kindyahamutima attended the service, also calling for a peaceful election.
‘We have had challenges of violence in our elections. We want a violent free election. This is what brings peace. We can’t talk about peace without talking about human rights. I wish this message reaches everyone. This country is ours all, we must respect each other,’ Mr Karuhanga said.
Bishop Ahimbisibwe further appealed to Christians to engage in work, especially in Agriculture which he said is the epitome of development of the rural population.