President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni commissioned the newly built St. John\u2019s Church in Entebbe on Monday, calling it a powerful emblem of faith, sacrifice, and collaboration. He then headed to a campaign rally in Entebbe Municipality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Accompanying the President was the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Maama Janet Kataaha Museveni.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Upon their arrival, Reverend Canon Rocky Sendegeya, the Vicar, greeted the couple and guided them through the new church structure, pointing out its main features and construction milestones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Speaking to a group of congregants, President Museveni shared his delight at returning to a location of deep personal and historical importance to him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cMaama Janet and I are truly pleased to join you today, and I commend you for constructing this impressive new church,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He reminisced about the early days of his administration, when he and the First Lady regularly worshipped in the original modest church building\u2014once used by the colonial Governor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After relocating to Nakasero in Kampala and focusing on renovations and the new State House, they lost regular connection to the site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThat\u2019s why I\u2019m so glad to see all of you here now. You\u2019ve accomplished excellent work on this church,\u201d Museveni added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He confirmed his plan to participate in the church\u2019s formal dedication event on February 22, 2026, and committed to looking into further assistance for unfinished elements of the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He specifically applauded the church\u2019s efforts to bolster its SACCO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Drawing from the broader mission of Christianity, the President stressed that true faith must encompass both spiritual guidance and tangible support for everyday life. He explained that Christ\u2019s work included four key aspects: proclaiming the Gospel, healing the ill, feeding those in need, and earning a living through carpentry while leading a disciplined, model life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cFocusing solely on preaching while neglecting the other elements leaves the mission incomplete,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Museveni urged believers to step up and lead in tackling real-world challenges like food security, healthcare, and economic stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI congratulate you once more and give thanks to the Lord for His guidance. Moving forward, we will partner together to finish what remains,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In his welcome remarks earlier, Reverend Canon Rocky Sendegeya expressed gratitude to the President and First Lady for their visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He thanked Museveni for his national leadership and the peace enjoyed across Uganda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cYour Excellency and Maama, welcome back to St. John\u2019s\u2014your former place of worship during your time in Entebbe. We hope to resume fellowshipping with you as we once did,\u201d he said, while also extending best wishes for the upcoming elections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr. James Musinguzi, the Head of Laity, provided context on the church construction project and the teamwork that drove it to completion. He highlighted the strong collaboration among Christians, along with support from Tororo Cement facilitated through the President\u2019s son, Manish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWorking side by side with fellow believers and in partnership with Tororo Cement via your son Manish, we pushed hard to finish this church,\u201d Dr. Musinguzi explained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tororo Cement contributed roughly Shs 2.4 billion, while the congregation and church raised about Shs 3.6 billion, for a combined investment of approximately Shs 6 billion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He expressed appreciation for the dedication and sacrifices made by the Christian community in bringing the new building to reality.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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