Uganda: Christians Urged to Respect Church Leaders At Mutundwe Installation Ceremony

30 November 2025
Nile Post (Kampala)
By Rebecca Namujuzi

Christians have been urged to accord respect to their church leaders to enable the smooth running of church activities, with emphasis that leadership is ordained by God.

The call was made by Archdeacon Ven. Canon Godfrey B.K. Buwembo during the ceremony to install the new parish priest of All Saints Church Mutundwe, in the Nateete Archdeaconry under Namirembe Diocese.

All Saints Church Mutundwe was filled with joy and celebration as believers gathered to witness the installation of Rev. Herbert Paul Kabanda.

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While presiding over the ceremony, Ven. Buwembo advised the congregation to uphold the dignity of their leaders and support the new priest in his spiritual duties.

"Church leadership is given by God. I ask you to respect and work with your new priest so that the ministry can flourish," he said, as he prayed for Rev. Kabanda to serve faithfully.

The colourful occasion drew several religious and community leaders, including Sheikh Hamisi Ssettaba, the Deputy District Kadhi of Kampala, alongside other Muslim leaders and representatives from various sectors.

As part of the installation rituals, Rev. Kabanda officially opened the church gate, beat the sacred drum, and was shown the key areas of responsibility within the church, each of which he blessed.

He also received an official letter confirming his appointment as parish priest and was guided on the duties he is expected to uphold as he leads the congregation.

In his remarks, Sheikh Ssettaba encouraged the new priest to serve wholeheartedly. "We pray that Rev. Kabanda carries out his ministry with excellence," he said.

Filled with gratitude, Rev. Kabanda thanked the church for entrusting him with the role and appealed to Christians to support him.

"I am grateful for this day. I ask all believers to stand with me so we can spread the Word of God," he said.

The installation marked a new chapter for All Saints Church Mutundwe as believers welcomed their new spiritual leader with prayers, unity, and celebration.

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