Kaziimba rallies Church leaders on self-sustainability, condemns political corruption ahead of retirement

The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, the Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, has called on church leaders and religious institutions across the country to prioritize self-reliance and unity to foster sustainable development and eliminate external dependency.

Delivering his sermon during a farewell service at Emmanuel Cathedral in Mvara, Arua City, Archbishop Kaziimba emphasized the urgency of financial independence for religious institutions, warning that continuous reliance on foreign aid compromises autonomy.

“Income-generating projects are the way to go if we are to sustain the church altogether. We cannot depend on foreign aid; we must learn to sustain ourselves. If you are dependent, you will be a slave to the one who gives aid all the time,” Archbishop Kaziimba said.

Highlighting ongoing self-reliance initiatives in the region, the Archbishop commended local development projects, including the commissioning of a church in Ediofe and infrastructure improvements at Koboko.