President Yoweri Museveni has warned Ugandans against mixing politics with religion, reminding them of the bush war message that bullets kills and prayers can only help.
Museveni was chief guest at this year’s Martyrs Day celebrations at the Anglican Shrine in Namugongo.
The theme of the celebration was Imitating God’s goodness by doing good.
“As a former president of the Scripture Union (1965–66), I like to quote the parable of the Good Samaritan, found in the book of Luke 10:30–35,” President Museveni preached, calling on Ugandans to exhibit compassion and acts of goodness.
The president also revealed that his government will support Muslim Martyrs to develop their site.
“When the Muslims are ready, we shall also support them because I am told that some Muslim followers were also killed by [Kabaka] Mwanga,” he said, hailing Ugandans for impressively participating in Martyrs celebrations and enjoying the freedom of faith.
President Museveni also called on Ugandans not to mix politics with religion. The country is preparing for 2026 elections, with most political parties having started on primaries to choose flag bearers for elective positions.
“Our constant advice to Ugandans is never to mix politics with denominational loyalties,” noted Museveni.
“Politics concerns our welfare here on earth, while denomination and religion focus on spirituality and life after death. [These are] areas where religious leaders are best placed to guide.”
He also urged the Inter-Religious Council of Uganda to send him an invitation so that he can lecture them on how his National Resistance Army (NRA) rebels dealt well with peasants of different religions.
“We united them under the knowledge of science. A bullet kills, prayers help but a reed held by a fighter is not protection from a bullet,” he told the congregation.
President Museveni was speaking at the religious celebration days after he and his wife Janet apologized Ugandans, prompting some to tell the first couple to peacefully hand over power if they are serious with their apology, as reported Here.
Janet Museveni even talked of tears in her eyes, a ‘significant transition’ and a ‘defining moment’ for Uganda, as reported Here.
On religious freedom, Museveni has previously said that some people had advised him to ban Balokole churches – whose numbers have since increased over the past few decades – but he refused. (See Details Here).
Earlier in the day, there was a bomb explosion near the Munyonyo Martyrs Shrine. You can see details about the bomb blast and identity of suicide bomber involved, Here.
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