Hundreds of born-again Christians, commonly known as Abalokole, on Sunday gathered at Mt. Lebanon Christian Centre Cathedral in Mukono Municipality to pray for peace, unity and prosperity ahead of President Yoweri Museveni’s swearing-in ceremony.
The prayers were organised under the Love Peace and Unity Pastors Destiny Forum Uganda and attracted pastors, church leaders, believers and representatives of special interest groups from different parts of the country.
The service was led by Overseer of the forum and Bishop of Mt. Lebanon Churches in Uganda, Bishop Dr. Samuel Lwandasa, who prayed for continued peace and stability in Uganda, as well as good health and wisdom for President Museveni as he begins another term in office.
Pastor Margret Naggayi Lwandasa also offered prayers for First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Kataha Museveni, asking God to guide and protect the First Family. Delivering the main sermon, Pastor Sham Bulwanda praised Museveni for what he described as maintaining stability in Uganda over the years. “He has brought stability to this country and loves the people very much,” Pastor Bulwanda said.
“Even when making difficult decisions, Museveni has always put the good of the nation first.”Bulwanda also commended the President’s endurance in leadership, saying he has remained calm despite criticism from sections of the public.“Many people have insulted and criticised him, yet he continues serving without retaliation.
That kind of endurance is rare among leaders,” he added.Bishop Lwandasa later emphasized the importance of praying for national leaders, saying Uganda’s motto, “For God and My Country,” calls upon citizens to seek divine guidance for the country.He also urged President Museveni to listen carefully to the concerns of ordinary Ugandans during his new term in office.
The bishop further encouraged Ugandans to attend the swearing-in ceremony at Kololo Independence Grounds in large numbers as a sign of patriotism and unity. During the gathering, leaders representing persons with disabilities and elderly people used the occasion to raise concerns affecting their communities.
Mukono Municipal Councillor representing persons with disabilities, Lubowa Ramathan Kamau, appealed to government to reduce or remove taxes on assistive devices such as wheelchairs and crutches.
“In this new term, taxes on wheelchairs, crutches and other assistive devices should be drastically reduced or removed completely so that persons with disabilities can afford them,” he said.Kamau also called for increased government investment in education for persons with disabilities to improve empowerment and skills development.
Meanwhile, elderly representative on Goma Division Council, Nalumansi Lewentinah Kizito, appealed to government to lower the qualifying age for senior citizens to access pension and social support benefits. President Museveni’s swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for May 12, 2026, at Kololo Independence Grounds in Kampala.
The prayer meeting in Mukono highlighted the continued support the President enjoys from sections of Uganda’s evangelical and born-again Christian communities as he prepares to begin another term in office. URN